Growing amount of e-waste in Malaysia alarming
Malaysia generated 24.5 million units of e-waste so far this year which is already higher than the 23.8 million units recorded in 2024 and 22.7 million in 2023, according to the…
Illegal mining of riverbed materials threatens over 70 households in Nepali district
After local complaints, district administration finds Chaudandigadhi Municipality had been awarded the mining contract by bypassing law and rules. An investigation is underway.
Japan to enhance surveying to preserve remote islands; erosion could diminish EEZ
The initiative aims to promptly ascertain the impact of erosion and other factors to ensure the maintenance of Japan’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Climate disasters increasing risks of death, disease amongst children and elderly in Pakistan: Amnesty
New report documents many cases where kids, older adults prematurely lost lives in "often preventable" ways.
Motorboat smoke and noise are chasing away Nepal’s Jagadishpur lake birds
Nepal’s key bird sanctuary could lose its special status if destructive tourism continues.
Air purifiers for Dhaka: hope or hype?
Experts have criticised the initiative, calling it an ineffective approach that avoids addressing the root causes of Dhaka's severe air quality issues.
Around 120,000 mixed-species trees being planted in Cambodia’s Antung Ang area
The tree planting marks the second phase of the reforestation project, carried out with technical and financial support from Australian gold-mining company Renaissance Minerals…
Rain disrupts domestic flights, diverts international flight, blocks highways in Kathmandu
In 2025, Nepal is likely to witness above-normal monsoon rains for the second consecutive year, according to a regional consensus among South Asian meteorologists.
Man-made wetlands to revive dying Indian river
The plan is to build on-site wetlands on the drains that flow into the Yamuna river, where large boulders, cut stone ridges, and microbes dwelling in the roots of wetland plants…
Nationwide study launched to assess plastic waste across 56 municipalities in Nepal
Research aims to quantify plastic pollution and guide sustainable waste management policy across Nepal.