Citizens suffer as Karachi hit by severe gas crisis amid cold weather
Sources in the gas utility told Dawn that the dilapidated gas distribution infrastructure across the city was also one of the major reasons behind the crisis and the low pressure…
Floods, landslides hit various regions of Indonesia ahead of year-end holidays
The country's state weather agency has warned that the majority of regions are entering the rainy season and forecast a 20 percent increase in rainfall intensity due to a weak La…
China’s Yellow River Basin sees improved ecological environment
The country's second longest river has seen quality in its trunk reach Grade II for two straight years. China has a five-tier quality system for surface water, with Grade I being…
Plastic shopping bags turned into giant bear doll in Chiang Mai
The bear is a highlight of the Roi Jai Rak garden, which is part of the Roi Jai Rak project carried out by the Mae Fah Lung Foundation in Tambon Tha Ton of Mae Ai, whose goal is…
Japan to oblige companies to set CO2 reduction targets
The step will be taken to boost external oversight functions to achieve the goal of Japan becoming carbon-neutral — meaning that greenhouse gas emissions will be effectively…
Vietnam may face severe heat waves in 2025, meteorological centre warns
In 2024, the centre effectively monitored and predicted key weather events, including nine storms, 19 heatwaves, 21 heavy rain events and 39 flash floods.
Mid-Latitude Region Network in Bhutan to address climate crisis
The meeting, themed “Accelerating Collaborative Scientific and Policy Response to Climate Change and Improve Socio-Ecological Resilience”, focuses on addressing the pressing…
Time to start weaving benchmarks for climate resilience, sustainability
Pakistan is now seeking over a billion dollars from its Resilience and Sustainability Facility. This offers Pakistan an opportunity to redefine its climate landscape and engage…
Will Kolkata become the next New Delhi in the coming five years?
The issue of air pollution is rising in Kolkata. Considering this situation, can a city like Kolkata (where the AQI is already between 150-200, ‘very unhealthy’) be safe, or…
Thailand bans imports of plastic waste from January 1
The ban on imports will help stimulate plastic recycling, ensuring more efficient resource usage and reducing the amount of unused plastic waste, says Arada Fuangtong, the…