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Indonesian bamboo advocacy empowers women, too

In the arid islands of East Nusa Tenggara, a remarkable transformation is underway, spearheaded by the Mama Bambu (Mothers of Bamboo). This group of women is not only championing sustainable bamboo farming, but also reshaping societal norms and combating climate change. With approximately 532 members and driven by the visionary Yayasan Bambu Lingkungan Lestari (YBLL) […]

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Largest Aussie cargo port targets net zero emissions by 2030

As Australia’s largest general cargo and container port, the Port of Melbourne is a vital trading gateway for southeastern Australia, facilitating more than a third of the nation’s container trade and playing a critical role as a key driver of economic activity. The port services southeast Australia, including Tasmania, and occupies a central position in

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Firms ink new green hydrogen supply chain agreement

Masdar and Dutch companies Port of Amsterdam, SkyNRG, Evos Amsterdam, and Zenith Energy Terminals recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for developing a green hydrogen supply chain through Amsterdam. This green hydrogen could be used for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), steelmaking, shipping, and wider offtake opportunities. Exploring the developments would also support the Dutch

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PAL’s new chief sustainability officer is a UN scientist

Science Diplomat Glenn S. Banaguas has been appointed as the new chief resiliency and sustainability officer of the Philippine Airlines (PAL), the official flag carrier of the Philippines. Capt. Stanley Ng, PAL president and chief operating officer, expressed his excitement over the acquisition of the UN scientist, acknowledging his immense expertise and the valuable contributions

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Shifting to this diesel brand can save 16% on fuel

A field test conducted by Petron R&D showed that test vehicles were able to achieve an average 16.4% improvement in fuel efficiency after shifting to Petron Turbo Diesel. The five-day performance run was observed and certified by representatives from the Department of Energy-Energy Utilization Management Bureau, the Automobile Association of the Philippines, and the Society

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Research yields new Baybayin translator using AI

Filipino mathematicians have just invented a Baybayin translator, a computerized method for converting entire paragraphs and even full documents written in the ancient Filipino Baybayin writing system into text that even non-native readers can easily understand. And they’re now hard at work developing a full two-way Baybayin translator. By combining mathematics and technology, scientists from

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