Bhutan ranks fifth globally in freshwater resources per capita report
The report ranks 100 countries based on renewable freshwater availability per person per year, measured in cubic metres per capita.
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“Forest, people sacrificed in Sebangau: How an Indonesian national park vanishes in plain sight “
After years of destruction, the Sebangau forest was named a national park with the goal of protecting it from further deforestation.
Chinese ACs cool sweltering Europeans
Portable split air conditioners made by Chinese home appliance manufacturers have become highly sought-after, trendy items in Europe, as temperatures in many European countries…
‘Our sea is gone’: South Korean traditional female divers seek answers, compensation
Fifty-two female divers protest outside a construction firm in southern Seoul, claiming a harbor project cost them their livelihood.
Melting mountains and returning floods—climate emergency of Pakistan’s Swat
Pakistan authorities issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (Glof) alert, warning that soaring temperatures were expected to accelerate snow and glacier melt across mountain valleys…
Farmer massacre’s warning as the Philippines faces climate shocks
The 2016 Kidapawan bloodshed remains a defining moment in Philippine history, exposing the fragility of governance when confronted with climate shocks and food insecurity.
Mekong countries ramp up action against air pollution
The issue of air pollution topped the agenda at the 14th meeting of the Sub-Regional Ministerial Steering Committee on Transboundary Haze Pollution in the Mekong Sub-Region, which…
Extreme heat emerges as new social protection challenge for Vietnam workers
Under such sweltering conditions, the health and livelihoods of millions of outdoor workers are under serious threat.
Green shipping boom offers chance to rebuild Vietnam’s shipbuilding industry
A new wave of global demand for greener vessels and mounting pressure to diversify supply chains is offering Vietnam a rare opportunity for the country to revive and expand its…
A river we celebrate, but fail to protect: The Daily Star
The Daily Star's editorial team highlights how microplastics in the Halda River's fish reveal deep institutional neglect.