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Kalimantan, Java see rising wildfire risk amid dry weather conditions

The number of 'hotspots' recorded between July 17 and July 23 surged to 12,701 from 6,082 a week earlier, according to data.

Climate issues ‘largely ignored’ in election campaigns

A political analyst noted that he did not see any significant environmental issues being used as campaign fodder for the upcoming elections.

S’pore sea levels could rise by 1.37m come 2150; populated areas may be hit by regular flooding: Study

The study also found that sea levels could still rise by 0.95m by 2150, even if carbon dioxide emissions remain at current levels until the end of the century.

9 killed in rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as emergency declared in Chitral districts

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, several areas of the country are likely to continue to receive rain until July 26.

Delhi’s Yamuna water level crosses danger mark again

The river crossed the danger mark following a surge in discharge from the Hathnikund Barrage into the Yamuna, increasing chances of another spell of floods in the city.

Zero-carbon’ app can transform Thai tourism, experts say

The mobile app enables businesses, communities, and tourists to calculate their own carbon emissions, said a spokesperson from the National Science Technology and Innovation…

Indonesia must push for fairer carbon market, activists say

Indonesia has keenly anticipated the carbon market, marked by the issuance of a presidential regulation on carbon’s economic value in 2021, days before the COP26.