Primate conservation boosts biodiversity in central Vietnam
Reports have shown that Vietnam, with its 25 primate taxa, is home to the highest number of primate species on the South-east Asian mainland.
Strong winds from China to blame for cold, not melting icebergs: Thai Meteorological Department
The authorities said that the polar vortex does not normally affect Thailand as the Himalayan mountain range redirects cold winds.
Saving nature: Conserving 30% of the planet’s land, sea just the start
However, officials have warned that while a percentage goal is “easy to aim at, easy to measure”, the world had failed to attain similar conservation goals previously in 2010.
South Korea’s ban on single-use plastics returns
The regulations will be further strengthened from Nov 24 as food service businesses will be prohibited from giving out paper cups, plastic straws, and stirrers.
India registers 162% growth in EV sales: Transport minister
He also said that the government’s policy is to entertain new research, giving opportunity to new startups to develop the necessary technology for consumers.
Plastic degrading fungus found in ocean
In about four months, the fungus shrank and changed the color of plastic waste, and broke it down into small fragments.
Air pollution is an existential threat for Bangladesh
The writer says a serious effort to prevent air pollution can help Bangladesh leave behind a liveable city for the next generation.
Largest electric cruise ship makes debut in China
The ship, which is 100 meters long and 16.3 meters wide, can accommodate 1,300 passengers.
China advances in stemming water waste
Compared with 2015 levels, national water consumption per unit of GDP in 2021 had dropped by 32.2 per cent.
5,100 Chinese sturgeon fishes released into Yangtze
One of the oldest vertebrates on Earth, Chinese sturgeon have existed for 140 million years