Japan woman turns plastic waste into press-on fingernails
While participating in a beach cleanup, 40-year-old Arimoto noticed myriad pieces of plastic waste scattered across the sand and was struck by the idea.
Environment
Plastic bag charge in HK set to rise from Dec 31
The government will introduce a bill in early 2023 to regulate disposable plastic tableware and other plastic products in phases.
Singapore and Vietnam ink agreements to deepen collaboration on renewable energy, carbon credits
Singapore aims to reach net-zero emissions by or around mid-century, and Vietnam has similarly announced its target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
China sets example by blazing green transition trail
Over the past decade, global solar panel manufacturing capacity has increasingly shifted to China, which has become a leader in investment and innovation in solar panels.
Vietnam joins world community to conserve natural heritage
Since the country ratified the Convention on the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage, eight of its cultural, natural, and mixed heritages have been added to the…
Water runoffs, rising sea tides inundate Bangkok’s satellite provinces
A local resident said she had to wade through chest-deep floodwater for 1 km from her home to buy food after her housing estate had been flooded for many days.
Regional climate data centre a timely need: Conference
A speaker also highlighted the need for an equitable share of water from transboundary rivers in line with international convention.
As 2024 nears, Jakarta’s flooding becomes political
After heavy downpours last week, floods were reported along six major roads and in 80 neighborhood units across the capital city.
Disaster vigilance key to reduction of risk: Hun Sen
He also said it was important to remain vigilant in the face of disasters and to pay attention to warnings.
Japan-led framework for greenhouse gas reduction to be launched at COP27
More than 30 countries and international organizations are expected to participate in the framework.