Dry season sparks fires engulfing Central, West Java landfills
Changing wind directions and the vast pile of flammable waste have caused the fire to spread quickly, hindering the extinguishing efforts, according to the authorities.
Climate Watch
In Gilgit-Baltistan, climate change is changing how people dream
Shifts in seasons, abnormal water flows and stubborn glaciers are wreaking havoc in Pakistan's mountainous regions.
Why is 2023 so hot? A rare Pacific volcano is among the suspects
The June-August period this year was the warmest on record worldwide by a puzzlingly wide margin, with heatwaves occurring from Japan to the US.
Emission trading system under construction in Vietnam
Deputy Director of the Department of Climate Change Mai Kim Lien said the emission trading system would come into official operation in 2028.
Harsh weather to affect $27 billion RMG export from Bangladesh: Report
Four countries vital for global fashion production are at the risk of losing $65 billion in export earnings and 1 million potential jobs by 2030.
India’s many battles against climate change
Once a faithful friend of farmers in the subcontinent, with evenly spread and generous showers, the monsoon has turned fickle, affecting agricultural productivity and livelihoods.
Forest fires blanket several Indonesian provinces, causing surge in people falling ill
The ongoing El Nino weather phenomenon has also brought dry weather and delayed the rainy season in several regions.
More hot spots in Indonesia this week, but severe haze in Singapore not expected for now
According to the Weather and Climate Services for Asean, the number of hot spots had spiked to 93 in Kalimantan and 62 in Sumatra on Monday, the highest in the last seven days.
Jakarta to extend remote working as air quality fails to improve
The city administration ordered half of its public employees to work from home last month. Now more people may be asked to do the same.
Malaysians should take preventive measures to face hazy days ahead, says health expert
Consultant respiratory physician Dr Kow Ken Siong has warned that air pollution has been linked to several diseases.