Tibet earthquake triggers avalanches in Bhutan’s Lunana
Lunana, home to numerous glaciers, including the dangerous Thorthomi Lake, are particularly at risk from seismic activity due to its glacial topography.
Transforming waste into construction gold: Cambodian company build winning formula
Eco-Bricks processes between 2 and 3 tonnes of plastic waste per month by grinding the plastic into a powder and mixing it with raw materials such as soil, sand and cement before…
Degrees of danger: Beating the heat in Southeast Asia
Heat in Southeast Asia is unlike anywhere else. Not only are people chronically exposed to the heat in the tropics, but the region’s high humidity also worsens the discomfort.
Heavy snowfall warning issued by Japan weather agency; about 70 cm of snow expected in north
The heavy snowfall may cause vehicles to become stranded as well as delays and cancellations to public transport services.
South Korea to see winter’s coldest temperatures Thursday
The Korea Meteorological Administration attributed the extreme cold wave to the polar vortex above the northern parts of Korea since Tuesday. As the polar vortex contains air from…
Chinese President Xi urges all-out rescue efforts in quake relief
The earthquake occurred at 9:05 am on Tuesday at a depth of 10 kilometers. It was reported as of press time to have claimed 95 lives and injured 130 people.
Hanoi tops the world again for air pollution
Another Vietnamese city, Ho Chi Minh, also ranked among the top five most polluted cities in the world at the same time, with an AQI of 186, classified as 'Unhealthy.'
Dhaka needs to urgently prepare for a major quake
Dhaka is more vulnerable to earthquakes due to its geological location, and human and economic exposure. According to the earthquake disaster risk index, the capital tops the list…
From crested ibises to pandas, China lights conservation path
Diversity of species and international collaboration help ensure survival of vulnerable, endangered animals.
Plan to calculate buildings’ lifetime CO2 output as Japan seeks to decarbonise construction sector
Japan has focused on emission cuts during building use, through such means as encouraging owners to introduce high-efficiency air conditioning equipment, but has been less active…