Nepal lab tests reveal hazardous levels of pesticides in vegetables in market
Officials advise soaking vegetables in salt or vinegar for 30 minutes or refrigerating for 12-14 hours.
Myanmar earthquake survivors without food and shelter as death toll rises above 2,700
Aid groups in the worst-hit areas of Myanmar said the country's civil war could prevent help from reaching those in need.
Raging wildfires drive pollution surge in Kathmandu
Kathmandu Valley ranked the world’s most polluted city on Monday afternoon, March 31, with PM2.5 levels reaching 365 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3).
2024 recorded as South Korea’s hottest year in half-century
The country saw 103.6 abnormally warm days based on daily low records and 76.7 abnormally warm days based on daily high records.
Myanmar quake: Scientists warn of devastating power and impact amid civil war
The ongoing civil war, which followed a 2021 military coup, has devastated Myanmar's economy and disrupted communication systems, further complicating relief efforts.
South Korea’s wildfire-devastated ecosystem may take a century to recover
While the recovery varies by the type of living organisms — ranging from fish, marine invertebrates to insects, trees require decades to regrow and forest animals depend on…
Drought-stricken farmers in Nepal’s Sindhupalchok villages are leaving farmlands
Farmers are unable to cultivate their land and grow crops and vegetables due to unreliable rains and lack of irrigation.
South Korea’s fire-ravaged southeast reels from unprecedented damage
Death toll rises to 27. Authorities say fire spread is fastest on record, with power, water supply, and traffic disrupted.
Vietnamese government urges immediate action on air pollution in major cities
While the Environmental Protection Law 2020 outlines clear responsibilities for state agencies, local governments, businesses and individuals, enforcement remains weak.
Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts again, spewing hot lava and smoke column
There has been no new evacuation order, but visitors and villagers have been told to vacate a zone 4 to 5 kilometers from the peak.