Environment

Chandran Nair: Unrestrained Consumerism Can't Be Asia's Future

Think tank founder and author Chandran Nair urged Asia’s political leadership to face hard truths and reject economic growth based on limitless consumption in favor of providing such basics as clean water, safe food, and sanitation.

Shanghai, Mumbai and Urban Realities

Differences between Shanghai and Mumbai reflect policies of their respective countries, argues Dutch expert.

Cutting Consumption to Save the Planet

Chandran Nair notes the irony of Asians' being expected to consume more but reduce emissions at the same time.

The Current State of Environmental Law and Activism in China

On the heels of the JinkoSolar scandal, legal, NGO, business, and financial experts report on doing business in China while complying with environmental regulations.