No year-end holiday joy as floods put a damper on plans for Malaysians
More than 25,000 people have already been evacuated because of floods and landslides in low-lying states on Dec 26.
Climate Watch
Cambodia’s health ministry issues warnings ahead of record high temperature forecast
It recommended that vulnerable groups, such as children, pregnant women and the elderly in particular, should seek out shade and ensure they stay hydrated.
Energy-poor Bangladesh and its transition obligations
The writer says that there will be no short-term solution to Bangladesh's energy woes unless the economy and dollar inflow improve.
Over 25,000 Malaysians forced to flee their homes as east coast battered by monsoon
Water levels from already swollen rivers are also expected to continue rising as the Meteorological Department has forecast continuous rain for Terengganu, Pahang and Johor.
Decades-old fight against privatisation of forest land bearing fruit for Baghmara Buffer Zone
The community forest, spread over an area of 215 hectares, is filled with varied flora and fauna. Wildlife enthusiasts visit the area to get a glimpse of spotted deer, rhinos,…
Vietnam earns over US$41 million from selling forest carbon credits
This money is transferred to localities to pay forest owners, local people and communities to manage, protect and develop forests.
Vietnam achieves positive results in protecting ozone layer
So far, the country has cut down the consumption of 1,000 tonnes of HCFC-22 in household air conditioning production, refrigeration equipment manufacturing and refrigeration…
Rooftop photovoltaic panels to help cut emissions in Dalian
The panels on two rooftops can generate approximately 400 megawatt-hours of electricity annually, equivalent to saving 160 metric tons of standard coal.
Local content rules holding back 9 renewable energy projects, PLN says
Indonesia has implemented local content requirements in many sectors, including renewable energy and electric vehicles, set by the Industry Ministry to favour Indonesian industry.
China’s cold snap reaches Shanghai with chilliest year-end in 40 years
While the city’s temperatures remain far warmer than those in northern China, the run of cold weather is unusual for Shanghai.