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Idling of motor vehicles during wintertime generates greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants, but engine block heaters can lessen the negative impact on the environment.
Policy responses to population aging should promote economic growth, higher productivity, and higher income for workers.
Using a new cement compound that applies nanoparticles can extend the service life of structures to 200 years or more.
In the Republic of Korea, modular homes assembled like LEGO units are being developed as a response to the growing need for small to mid-size housing.
A study from India shows low- and middle-income countries must improve economic evaluations of health interventions to reduce chronic disease burden.
Lessons from Greater Mekong Subregion countries can help efforts to develop premium markets for Kazakhstan’s halal lamb meat and Mongolia’s camel wool.
Ecosystem-based adaptation solutions can reduce vulnerability and build resilience of urban areas to climate change.
Lessons from Indonesia show young entrepreneurs need mentorship and training, business services and facilities, and post-incubation assistance.
Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.
The pandemic is an opportunity for the country to push for longer-term structural reforms.