Return of sea sand exports sparks controversy in Indonesia
While miners welcomed the decision, environmentalists have slammed the policy, warning that it will lead to an increase in sand extraction, which they say will be detrimental to…
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Prolonged, intense heat expected from June to October, raising risk of haze, fires in south Asean
Parts of South-east Asia have been scorching under record heatwaves since April.
Unlocking Bali’s plastic tourist trap
Plastic waste is not unique to Bali, but Bali can lead the way to inspire new approaches to plastic waste management.
Fragile ecosystem, species at centre of protection efforts
With rising temperatures, survival has become even more challenging for the limited number of individuals in the wild, namely the Chinese alligator.
Super typhoon Mawar intensifies as it nears Philippines
The super typhoon is forecast to continue moving westward until May 26, while accelerating before turning more west northwestward on May 27.
Indonesia seeks to block curbs on raw plastic production
The proposal to reduce production raised concerns that it would hamper Indonesia’s plastic industry that is already contending with a flood of imported products.
China’s effort to safeguard biodiversity pays dividends
By 2025, the country aims to protect 75 per cent of national key terrestrial endangered wildlife species and 80 per cent of national key terrestrial endangered plant species.
‘Mawar’ now a super typhoon, may hit Philippines by weekend: Weatherman
Once it enters the Philippine area of responsibility, it will be the second storm to hit the country this year and the first this month.
It’s going to get 1.5-degree C hotter by 2027, scientists warn
According to the World Meteorological Organisation, the chance of temporarily exceeding 1.5°C has risen steadily since 2015, when it was close to zero.
Hotter, wetter summer in South Korea, with a possible El Nino: Weather agency
The Korea Meteorological Administration, however, dismissed concerns of a "super El Nino" and subsequent typhoons.