Hong Kong set to lead the charge in green development
The Financial Secretary notes that Hong Kong is already home to a number of “high-quality, forward-thinking and passionate” green technology companies.
Environment
Bangladesh High Court blasts government for failing to curb air pollution
The bench also ordered the Department of Environment to immediately shut down all the illegal brick kilns in Dhaka.
Swaths of Greater Jakarta flood
The floodwater depths ranged from 20 centimetres to over 1 meter in a few neighbourhoods of East Jakarta.
China coal power plant approvals surge, challenging climate pledges
The jump in approvals, paradoxically, comes as China is dramatically ramping up investment in renewable energy, especially wind and solar.
Japan plans new heatstroke alert amid climbing temperatures
In recent years, the number of people taken to the hospital for heatstroke has remained high nationwide, with 40,000 to 50,000 cases reported annually.
As season of forest fires starts, authorities alert public to risks
At least 30 persons have died in fire-related incidents since the start of 2023.
Polluted development: Profits for few, losses for all
Staying silent against environmental pollution is serving the interests of the elite who are making profits from pollution.
Batang Toru power plant project hits snag as orangutan conflict worsens
Tapanuli orangutans are tree-bound and the power plant construction has forced the animals to intrude on nearby villages and farms, following the loss of forest in their habitat.
Taking a five-step approach to decarbonisation in a downturn
More than ever, it will be critical to clearly understand the sustainability priorities of customers who are navigating a downturn and are very focused on costs.
Snowmelt eyed to increase power generation in northern Japan
The trial, which began on Feb 15, is expected to generate enough electricity to meet the annual power consumption of about 260 households in the Tohoku region.