12,000-acre forest land being reclaimed in Bangladesh
The land being reclaimed will be returned to the Forest Department.
Environment
Study shows coal power dominant as Vietnam’s grid emissions climbed in 2024
The increase signals a shift back toward more carbon-intensive energy, with experts warning that the country’s grid remains 'brown' by global standards.
Indonesia food plan risks ‘world’s largest’ deforestation
Keen to end its reliance on rice imports, Indonesia wants to plant vast tracts of the crop, along with sugar cane for biofuel, in the restive eastern region.
Can South Korea clean up its streets by electrifying old motorcycles? Government study begins
This comes as part of the government’s broader push to reduce urban air pollution and noise, particularly in densely populated areas like Seoul.
Blazing cost of Bhutan’s forest fires
Forest fires have destroyed around 70,696 acres of forest land across the country in the past five years, according to records with the Department of Forests and Park Services.
Driving change – Flex fuels and grain ethanol to power India’s green future
India’s transition to cleaner energy sources has entered a pivotal phase with the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, a key pillar of the nation’s strategy to cut crude…
Thirsty country: The Kathmandu Post
Water scarcity has long afflicted Nepal, but the crisis has been intensifying over the years.
In remote Nepali village, just one trickling tap for 58 households and 500 students
Fed up with water shortage and unfulfilled promises by politicians, residents of Dallekh village in Doti plan to boycott upcoming elections.
Sudden showers breathe new life into Bangladesh’s tea heartland
The recent rains are expected to give a vital boost to tea production by rejuvenating mature plants and supporting the growth of young seedlings.
Kathmandu Valley toxic air is choking street dogs, too
Air pollution and seasonal changes increase respiratory and gastrointestinal problems in animals.