Activists warn spill, radioactive risks from Australian vessel decommissioning
The decommissioning include activities such as cleaning of the vessel’s topsides and subsea infrastructures, de-mucking of liquids with residue of “naturally occurring…
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Visit by South Korean experts to Fukushima plant agreed as concerns over water release persist
However, experts warn that the four-day visit could fall far short of running the “verification process” Seoul wants.
Race to zero in Asia-Pacific: Our hopes in climate fight
"The worst April heat waves in Asian history" last month were just a taste of the worsening climate impacts the region will continue to face in the years to come.
‘Monster’ Asian heatwave and arrival of El Niño signal severe drought crisis: Experts
In addition to the ongoing drought, which is predicted to last for 2-3 years, Thailand is also facing another unprecedented phenomenon, the so-called “Monster Asian heatwave”.
Malaysia intends to explore working with ADB on energy, climate change: Anwar
The meeting between the Malaysian PM and the ADB president also discussed the framework of cooperation agreements with the ADB involving the private sector and small and medium…
‘Show me the money’: Indonesia frustrated with green financing deadlock
At a Group of 20 Summit in Bali last year, Indonesia had received pledges amounting to US$20 billion from developed countries and global private lenders through the Just Energy…
Hong Kong to set up committee to fuel green tech, finance development
In addition to generating a financial return, impact investing aims to make a positive impact on social development and environmental protection.
Storm warning for North, South to see heavy rain and flash floods
Hailstorms, lightning and heavy rains are forecast in some areas during this period as well.
South Korean PM urges IAEA chief to ensure Korea’s participation in wastewater safety review
PM Han stressed that South Korea's experts and research institutions must be included in IAEA's safety assessment of the treated wastewater in Japan before its release.
Cambodia reaffirms toxic-waste vows
The 16th meeting of the parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions was held in Geneva, Switzerland, with 1,400 participants from 182 countries and international…