PM Hasina reiterates Bangladesh’s interest to import hydroelectricity from Bhutan
PM Hasina emphasised proper use of the special economic zone allotted to Bhutan in Kurigram and hoped Bhutan would set up industries there.
Environment
Lhasa sees success in greening strategy
Launched in 2022, the project aims to afforest over 137,333 hectares of barren mountains by 2030, mainly covering 35 townships in nine counties and districts in the cities of…
Climate catastrophes of the past
People in Pakistan are enduring the scalding heat, trying to find shade or water or respite and, like all optimistic humans, imagining better times ahead. Unfortunately, the data…
UNESCO report warns of accelerated ocean warming and rising sea levels
The report reveals the ocean is warming at double the rate it was 20 years ago. Consequently, global sea levels have risen by 9cm over the past 30 years, with the rate of increase…
Japan, EU to agree to set rules for procurement in decarbonisation sector
Rules will be set in areas of solar, wind and hydrogen decarbonization regarding confirmation of any unfair governmental subsidies, independence from specific countries, safety…
Indonesia’s K-pop fans get real, wielding their clout for social and green causes
Numbering in the millions worldwide and in the hundreds of thousands in Indonesia, their ability to quickly mobilise en masse has made K-pop fans increasingly influential online…
Colourful umbrellas provide shade in Gujarat, India amid heat wave
Municipal workers hung up colourful umbrellas along a street in Ahmedabad on May 29, to create shade for people amid "heat wave to severe heat wave" conditions in the region.
Cheetahs and casinos: Links between environmental crimes and money laundering in Singapore
A recent report highlighted money laundering threats from three environmental crimes that Singapore is particularly exposed to. They comprise the illegal wildlife trade, illegal…
Locals in Yunnan trained on Asian elephant awareness
Due to improved conservation efforts over the years and an increased environmental consciousness among the populace, the elephants' population has continued to grow, and the range…
Gola-Gola Bhutan: Addressing cloth waste and bringing smiles
The clothing industry is a major contributor to pollution, producing 10 percent of global carbon emissions and sending 85 percent of textiles to dumps each year.