Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave in China
Since Saturday, strong winds and heavy snow have affected the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Northeast China and North China, with temperatures dropping by 12 to 16 C in some…
Malaysia, Singapore reaffirm joint efforts to protect marine life in Johor Strait
Both countries also agreed to continue joint efforts in water quality monitoring in the strait.
From darkest space to deepest ocean
Erratic weather, foreign encroachment and warming seas are cutting into Malaysia's seafood supply, but aquaculture aided by space technology may help.
Seoul’s first snowfall could hit hard, warns weather agency
The Korea Meteorological Administration said snow will fall intermittently Wednesday morning, with heavy snowfall of 1 to 3 centimeters per hour when it intensifies. Intense…
In Busan, UN talks on plastic pollution treaty begin with grim outlook
From Monday through Sunday, delegates to the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee are expected to finalise a legally binding treaty to address plastic…
Dozens die across Indonesia as rainy season strikes
Hydrometeorological disasters, including flash floods and landslides, hit a number of regions in North and West Sumatra.
China issues yellow alert for snowstorms, cold wave
Residents in affected regions are suggested to brace for bitterly cold weather, strong winds and heavy snowfall. The public is urged to take measures to stay warm and protect…
COP29 falls short on climate finance, leaving vulnerable nations disillusioned
Developing nations had called for USD 1.3 trillion annually for climate mitigation, adaptation, and loss and damage by 2035. But the deal that emerged late on November 22 was a…
Do brands actually care about the environment or is it a marketing tactic?
Although most brands have taken positive initiatives, many have done it as a part of their CSR efforts – and perhaps mainly to showcase said efforts in their annual reports.
Rising above youthwashing at COP29
Tokenism at events like COP29 risks reducing youth engagement to mere visibility. This approach not only disrespects their talents and intelligence but also fails to harness their…