Japan, China clash over Fukushima water release plan
Germany sided with Japan, saying it is confident that safety standards are met through the IAEA’s independent review.
Environment
Indonesia unveils ecotourism concept for new capital city
IKN Authority head Bambang Susantono assure media representatives that tourism would not damage the local ecosystem.
The waiting game
There has been a global U-turn on coal since the Russia-Ukraine war, which has landed Europe in the middle of an energy crisis.
Beijing goes into red alert for rainstorms
The city's flood control headquarters also issued a Level I emergency response, the most urgent level, and demanded all scenic spots and parks in Beijing should be closed down to…
11 dead from heat-related illnesses, four drown over weekend
A total of 1,015 people were reported to have suffered from heat-related illnesses between May 20 and July 29, according to authorities.
The waiting game
As a former G-20 host, Indonesia’s rejection of a proposal to triple renewable energy capacity may demonstrate inconsistency and a waning commitment to the climate fight.
Singapore scientist Winston Chow elected as co-chair of top UN climate body
The IPCC looks into the scientific basis of climate change, its impact and future risk, as well as outlines possible options for countries to cut their greenhouse gas emissions.
Hong Kong observatory logs hottest July day on record
The Hong Kong Observatory said in an advisory that the temperature at its headquarters in Tsim Sha Tsui reached 36.1 C around noon on July 27, 2023.
Vietnam supports the global treaty on plastic pollution
Vietnam Agency of Seas and Islands deputy director Truong Duc Tri said the country always emphasises the importance of marine and island environmental protection and solutions on…
Passengers frustrated as Greece heatwave forces Scoot flights to leave without luggage
The budget airline attributed the disruptions to the “extreme weather conditions” that have been afflicting the Greek capital, where temperatures have exceeded 40 deg C.