Though difficult, S’pore hoping for progress in reducing carbon emissions at COP28: PM Lee
PM Lee also said that the future of traditional fuel in a decarbonising world has to be discussed at COP28 and future climate meetings.
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Air pollution: Delhi decides to increase frequency of Metro & DTC buses
A total of 28 departments are working together against pollution in Delhi, to ensure strict implementation of Graded Response Action Plan 2.
Study use of wind turbines to expand renewable energy portfolio: Malaysian MP
Another MP also urged the government to consider the use of nuclear energy for electricity generation in the future, since the country’s climate limits the availability of solar…
Delhi has world’s most toxic air on farm fires and lack of wind
An expert said the current poor air quality is due to a drop in temperatures and slow wind speeds, hampering the dispersal of pollution.
Singapore and UAE deepen collaboration to combat climate change, ink 8 agreements
The two nations also agreed to strengthen collaboration in the green economy, low-carbon energy and food security realms, in aims to advance their climate goals and create green…
Lack of cooling put poor at higher risk in hotter Jakarta
A study found that low-income neighbourhoods in Jakarta had become heat islands that disproportionately affect people living and working in them because of the lack of access to…
PM2.5 toxic dust makes seasonal comeback to Bangkok
Of the capital’s 50 districts, 21 were found to have PM2.5 higher than the safety standard of not more than 37.5 micrograms per cubic metre on Oct 19, and is hazardous to health.
Renewable energy can create 9,300 jobs by 2030: Study
The study also said the country would need an integrated and comprehensive plan to enhance the skills of manpower through proper training and re-training alongside curriculum…
Carbon credit exchange a strategic factor for Vietnam’s economic development
"Vietnam can produce carbon credits and has sold them, however these transactions have not received much attention," says Vu Trung Kien, director of the Centre for Climate Change…
Heatwaves in Bangladesh: Older people worst victims
According to A study, the health risk to millions of people has been on the rise in Bangladesh due to the impact of climate change.