Mining, lower water levels affecting Damodar’s ecosystem
The Damodar river, a lifeline for the East and West Burdwan, Purulia and Bankura districts, is facing a severe ecological crisis that threatens the very foundation of the…
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Singapore’s first EV chargers rolled out at open-air HDB carpark under large-scale government project
The Land Transport Authority said it aims to have EV chargers at more than 700 HDB carparks – or about a third of the 2,000 public carparks – by the end of 2023.
Thailand welcomes cool season as meteorological department confirms seasonal shift
On Saturday, the department forecast that Thailand’s “winter” would arrive late this year, compared to last year, which saw temperatures dropping from October 29.
Japan, South Korea to collaborate; leaders set to announce clean energy plans
The two countries are looking to deepen collaboration between the public and private sectors to promote the use of hydrogen and ammonia as next-generation energy sources.
Lahore High Court orders closure of schools on Nov 18, recommends 2-day remote work to curb smog
Eastern Punjab has lately been plagued with a smog crisis, with Lahore’s Air Quality Index at 134.
Coal phase-out scheme draws minimal JETP funding
According to the draft investment plan, only around US$1.5 billion of the $21.5 billion total pledged for Indonesia’s JETP is designated for the early retirement and managed…
Torrential rain hits central region, winter comes to the north
The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting attributes the heavy rainfall primarily to the influence of this year's strongest cold spell.
Air pollution causes 43 premature deaths per 100,000 population in South Korea
In contrast, some countries, such as New Zealand, Sweden and Finland, had relatively low mortality rates, at 6.3, 6.5 and 7 per 100,000, respectively.
Now, Delhi ministers to ensure anti-pollution steps on ground
Over the last eight to ten days, there has been slow air movement, decreasing temperatures, and the accumulation of pollution.
Jokowi inaugurates Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar farm
The Cirata floating solar farm, expected to generate enough electricity to power 50,000 households, is built on a 200-hectare reservoir in West Java, about 130 kilometres from…