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February 7, 2015

‘The Greening of Asia: The Business Case for Solving Asia’s Environmental Emergency’, by Mark Clifford

With our planet teetering on a climate crisis, environmentalists have recently started making the case for going green from the perspective that it’s good for business. Book reviewed by Finbar O’Mallon.

December 30, 2014

Some Good News For A Change: Mark Clifford’s ‘The Greening Of Asia’

Book reviewed by Elizabeth Economy. The article also appeared on the Council on Foreign Relations’ Asia Unbound blog

July 21, 2012

“The John Batchelor Show”

Asia Business Council Executive Director Mark L. Clifford discussed Asian regional identity.

April 28, 2012

Hazards of Sun-Worshiping

How low can solar stocks go? What companies will survive the current bloodbath that is punishing solar stocks? By Asia Business Council Executive Director Mark L. Clifford.

February 25, 2012

“The John Batchelor Show”

Asia Business Council Executive Director Mark L. Clifford discussed Asian demographic trends.

February 7, 2012

China’s Visible Solar Power Success

Now accounting for about half of the world’s solar panel and module production, China looks set to lead the world toward using real fossil fuel alternatives. By Asia Business Council Executive Director Mark L. Clifford.

May 20, 2011

Sustainability, Squared Away

Creating effective environmental policies will never be a cakewalk in any country – but a glance at current solutions being offered to address Hong Kong’s filled-up landfills shows that there sure is a lot of gas to cook with. By Asia Business Council Executive Director Mark L. Clifford.

March 24, 2011

A Nuclear Industry Wake-Up Call

The Fukushima nuclear accident has sent sudden vibrations of doubt through China’s bold plans to expand its nuclear power industry. By Asia Business Council Executive Director Mark L. Clifford.

February 14, 2011

Greener Local Pastures (PDF)

Hong Kong must wake up to its reliance on food imports and consider strategic action to ensure food affordability and sustainability. By Asia Business Council Program Director Janet Pau.

January 21, 2011

Soft Power, Bright Power

How can China build a soft-power image? Contributing to the Green Climate Fund would go a long way in burnishing its public diplomacy campaign. By Asia Business Council Executive Director Mark L. Clifford.