The world wants carbon credits. Nepal has them
"In the new carbon economy, the wealth is not only in what countries produce, but in what they protect, reduce and never emit," writes Samiksha Baral.
Climate Watch
Species of sea turtles that nest on Japan island could go extinct amid rising temperatures
The sand temperature on Kuroshima Island in Okinawa has been rising year by year, and estimates based on past temperature data indicate that it has increased by 1.3 C over the…
High transboundary haze risk puts Indonesian policy to test
A Singapore-based think-tank assessing transboundary haze from forest fires issued a rare “code red” warning on Wednesday, flagging a risk for severe regional haze between…
Inside the mission of Everest’s first mountain rangers
Stationed at Camp II, Nepal’s first Everest rangers monitor climbers, enforce waste rules and tackle growing garbage on the peak.
High risk of severe haze in Singapore and Southeast Asia in second half of the year
The warming El Nino climate phenomenon is expected to create a longer and stronger dry season at a time when fire readiness could be compromised by economic uncertainty and budget…
Magnitude 7 quake strikes northeastern Japan
The quake disrupted bullet train services and triggered an emergency response. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said there was no tsunami threat but urged residents to remain…
Malaysia is 3rd in ASEAN for carbon dioxide emissions
Every person in the country produced 8.16 tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2024, making us the third highest in ASEAN after Brunei and Singapore.
Heavy rains in Myanmar cause some flooding in five townships
Currently, some areas of Moehnyin Township, some parts of Hai Township, some parts of Nammati Township, and some neighbourhoods in Moe Kaung Township and Hpakant Township are…
Super typhoon moves slowly near northern Philippines
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the typhoon was estimated at 410 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan, carrying maximum…
El Nino and India’s monsoon question
India's southwest monsoon plays a pivotal role as the country's "economic lifeline," through sustaining agriculture and supporting hydropower generation – while also affecting…