From darkest space to deepest ocean
Erratic weather, foreign encroachment and warming seas are cutting into Malaysia's seafood supply, but aquaculture aided by space technology may help.
Environment
Huge potential for Vietnam, UK to boost cooperation in clean energy
There is a huge potential for Vietnam and the UK to enhance cooperation in clean energy, as both countries have set ambitious goals for carbon neutrality moving towards a…
In Busan, UN talks on plastic pollution treaty begin with grim outlook
From Monday through Sunday, delegates to the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee are expected to finalise a legally binding treaty to address plastic…
COP29 falls short on climate finance, leaving vulnerable nations disillusioned
Developing nations had called for USD 1.3 trillion annually for climate mitigation, adaptation, and loss and damage by 2035. But the deal that emerged late on November 22 was a…
Do brands actually care about the environment or is it a marketing tactic?
Although most brands have taken positive initiatives, many have done it as a part of their CSR efforts – and perhaps mainly to showcase said efforts in their annual reports.
Climate finance is about enabling vulnerable nations to survive a crisis they did little to create: Dawn
Whatever the outcome, there will likely remain a deep disconnect between climate reality and wealthy nations’ commitments.
It’s never about the climate: The Jakarta Post
Indonesia's determination should be shown by strong and committed work on the ground, starting by protecting forests across the archipelago, rather than clearing them for…
Indonesia vows to cut coal use to 33% of energy mix by end of 2040
Renewables accounted for less than 14 percent of the in country's energy mix last year, while coal contributed more than 40 percent.
Delhi’s air quality improves slightly, but remains ‘very poor’
While residents acknowledged the marginal improvement, they noted that the air quality is still unhealthy. Prolonged exposure to air in the ‘very poor’ category can lead to…
1.5 degree Celsius too hot for Hindu Kush Himalaya region
The region is warming at an alarming rate, losing glaciers at twice the speed of other mountain ranges due to its proximity to the tropics.