Flood victims in Nepal trapped in tarp shelters since September
Impoverished families expressed their frustration over what they perceive as government’s indifference to their plight and resettlement.
Global sea levels may rise by up to 1.9m by 2100, exceeding projections: NTU study
Sea-level rise is caused by the melting of land ice at the poles and the expansion of warmer seawater – both driven by global warming. Ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are…
Seollal holiday unfolds in South Korea amid snowy views
A cold snap is also predicted across the country on Tuesday, Jan. 28, accompanied by strong winds from Monday through Wednesday in most regions.
Inner Mongolia’s apple orchards mitigate soil erosion
The total area of apple trees planted for Pisha sandstone treatment in Juungar has reached about 2,000 hectares, according to the local government.
Malaysia’s zero-waste movement gaining steam again
There is an increasing awareness among consumers and businesses on the importance of cutting down on the 38,000 tonnes of trash that are choking Malaysia’s landfills and rivers…
Vietnam’s tourism sector pledges to eliminate single-use plastics by 2030
While tourism is highly affected by plastic waste pollution, it is also a significant contributor to the issue.
Bangladesh loses over 2,500 hectares of cultivable land every year
The loss is attributed to land conversion for non-agricultural purposes, raising serious concerns about future food security, according to experts and stakeholders.
PM2.5 pollution can cost Bangkok up to US$177 million, experts say
The crisis is impacting tourism, healthcare costs and productivity, say experts, as industry leaders call for stricter measures to tackle root causes.
103 schools cancel classes due to worsening PM2.5 pollution in Bangkok
Bangkok Metropolitan Administrator (BMA) Governor Chadchart Sittipunt stated that he has authorised school directors to independently decide whether air quality in their areas…
Intense cold spell expected in China from Thursday through to Spring Festival
Temperatures in most areas will decrease by 8 to 12 degrees Celsius, with some regions — such as Hohhot in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region — experiencing drops of up to…