South Korean court dismisses suit to stop Fukushima water release
Local environmental groups had filed the suit against Tokyo Electric Power Company, based on international agreements, including one on the prevention of marine pollution.
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In funding climate actions, we can be more creative
The writer says a simple loss and damage aviation levy could be imposed on passengers flying on airlines to contribute to a climate loss and damage fund.
50% chance 2023 will be warmest year on record: US climate experts
The European Union's climate observatory Copernicus also reported last week that July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth.
Emission capping in focus as scientists predict hotter 2024
An expert said the rising global temperatures are being reflected in real heat extremes that people are experiencing locally.
Air pollution in Indonesia, nothing changes
Jakarta is situated in the vicinity of 16 coal-fired power plants and remains one of the most gridlocked cities in Southeast Asia.
Jakarta air pollution may cast a shadow over sports tourism
A potential slump in sports tourism is a particular concern for the budding sector, particularly as Jakarta will soon co-host the FIBA basketball championship, alongside the…
Heavy rainfall floods 43 houses in Bardiya
Houses in Auri, Bhagatpur, and Dudha of Barbardiya Municipality-8 were inundated as these areas have been experiencing heavy rainfall.
36 feared dead at Myanmar jade mine after landslide
Accidents are common in poorly regulated mines of Hpakant, which has seen some of Asia's worst mining disasters, including a landslide in 2020 that killed 170 people.
Indonesia to start random emission tests as poor air chokes Jakarta
The government has blamed the problem largely on industry and excessive road traffic, but environmental groups point to a coal-fired power plants as the cause, which authorities…
How can all of us deal with climate and food crises?
How can all of us deal with climate and food crises?