Nepal’s snow leopards: Rare predators of the high Himalayas
With just 397 in numbers, these elusive big cats face habitat loss and climate threats, but could become a major tourist attraction while helping maintain ecological balance.
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India’s Himachal Pradesh confirms thriving snow leopard population of 83
The confirmed stable and thriving population of this elusive apex predator underscores Himachal Pradesh’s leadership in snow leopard research and conservation.
Insidious pollutants: Microplastics floating in Jakarta’s air, water
According to a 2022 BRIN study of rainwater samples collected across the city, microplastics are floating in Jakarta's skies and waterways, posing risks to both the environment…
Vietnam’s Dong Nai province explores wild elephant-watching tourism
The proposed initiative would be based at the Dong Nai Nature and Cultural Conservation Area and aims not only to enhance tourism offerings but also to generate revenue for…
‘Smog theatre’: Will cannons and towers clear Pakistan’s polluted air?
In Lahore, each fog cannon costs over Rs45 million, according to news reports. Running one unit can consume up to 360,000 litres of water per day. Multiplied across 15 units, this…
Indigenous groups sidelined in Indonesia’s climate efforts
The climate crisis puts harms on indigenous communities’ lives, livelihoods, and traditions, but they are often sidelined in policies and any measures from the government to…
Indonesian forest under threat as corporations, military gain power under President Prabowo
Environmental watchdogs argue that policies increasingly favor corporate and political elites, while military involvement in forest governance has legitimized repression of local…
Delhi chokes on post-Diwali smog, air quality dips to ‘very poor’ levels
Residents of the national capital woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Wednesday morning, as Delhi’s air quality took a severe hit following Diwali celebrations.
Mangrove species from Timor-Leste to make Singapore debut in Bay East Garden from 2027
A MOU between Gardens by the Bay and Timor-Leste aims to foster collaboration on plant exchange, training, and conservation.
‘Siargao is not for sale’
A luxury resort is catching major heat from locals and residents of Siargao Island after allegations that the developers illegally excavated parts of the protected reef in front…