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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER . 2023 | @ green

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@ green Says …
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A triumph for nature and community
A tale of resilience , victory , and the enduring spirit of environmental stewardship

The wrong kind of waves

P26
Collaborations move mountains
A collaborative trip by the Annual Investment Meeting ( AIM ), Dubai , seeks to join forces with MAPAN and other organisations in tackling ESG and SDG initiatives
P27
What does Bursa Carbon Exchange ( BCX ) mean to Malaysia ?
BCX prides itself as an established global commodities player for access to Malaysian-based carbon credit
P28-29
The net zero conundrum for Asia-Pacific
Emerging nations are claiming their share of energy and the remaining carbon budget that they feel is due to them
P30
Local councils must be transparent
There should be more dialogue between the authorities and residents before approving property development projects
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Redefining the industry norms
JTS Group aims to promote greener supply chains by minimising landfill reliance through dross recycling and transitioning to alternative oils
P20
Vision for a sustainable energy future
Premier Zohari announces development of Sarawak ’ s first floating solar farm at the Batang Ai HEP

THE release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean has been making waves in the news lately . It forces us to stop and think about how we interact with nature .

It ’ s a tough choice . More than a million tonnes of radioactive water are piled up at Fukushima . Japanese authorities had to decide what to do , and they chose to release it into the ocean . But this raises questions … Nay . Concerns .
We ’ re in a time where we need to balance progress and taking care of the planet . It ’ s like trying to walk a tightrope .
How do we make sure we keep moving forward while also protecting the environment ? Can we do this in a fair way that doesn ’ t harm people or nature ?
Fukushima ’ s water is a reminder of the challenges we face today . It shows us that our choices , like nuclear energy , can have good and bad outcomes . Nuclear power gives us lots of energy but can also bring big problems , like what happened at Fukushima .
So , what we do now matters . We must consider how we use technology and what kind of world we want to leave for future generations .
The Fukushima water release is a significant symbol of these tough choices we all have to make . It ’ s a wake-up call , reminding us to be mindful of how our actions affect the world around us .
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Leading the energy discussion
SAREF3.0 ’ s discussions will serve as the foundation for the creation of a White Paper
P22
Voltaic vehicles powering sustainability
EVM Asia 2023 ’ s 2nd edition sets the stage for sustainable mobility solutions in the region