Bridging Bangladesh’s fragmented forests
Due to the Dhaka-Sylhet railway and Srimangal-Bhanugach road, many critically endangered species have died in accidents while crossing them.
Environment
Why food estates do more harm than good and must end
The abundance of Indonesia's forest resources today is still far less than what the country possessed decades ago.
Rainwater everywhere unsafe to drink due to chemicals: Study
Commonly known as 'forever chemicals', PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have spread to our entire environment, including water and air.
Hanoi’s craft villages must embrace greener methods
Most of these villages are made up of small and medium-sized economic activities, which can greatly influence socio-economic development.
Tasty fruit and vegetable straws replace plastic
The straws are available in many different colours and are made from natural substances such as rice, corn, potatoes and pandan leaves.
Carbon credit offset market booms in Mondulkiri; further growth anticipated
The Cambodian government and its partners have been looking for new markets to sell carbon credits to strengthen conserving natural resources and boost local economies.
Blanket ban on single-use plastic boosts hill economy, leaf plate manufacturing
Previously, leaf-bowl makers had to give up producing leaf plates because of the invasion of factory-made plastic crockery due to their low cost and long shelf life
Indonesia’s top Muslim leaders hold environmental congress
While a number of Muslim groups had already established environmental initiatives, congress leader Muhammad Ali Yusuf said many had failed to reach the wider community.
Vietnam’s largest waste-to-energy plant hooks up to national grid
The Soc Son waste-to-energy project was approved by Hanoi authorities in late 2017 with a total investment of VND7 trillion (US$303 million).
Food companies accelerating move away from plastic packaging
Amid the rising cost of various goods, including the price of crude oil, reducing the use of plastic is expected to lower material costs.