Indian centre makes use of plastic waste mandatory in road construction
The measure aims to make the roads more durable, cheaper, stronger, and pothole free, while making it easier to dispose of urban plastic waste.
Environment
Beijing powers up green energy transition
All low-lying areas of the city were essentially coal-free by late 2018, while the Datai coal mine in Mentougou district was closed in September 2020, marking the end of coal…
Siem Reap hosts APAC recycling meet
Cambodia's Minister of Environment Say Samal said that while the region has one of the fastest growing economies in the world, there is still a lot of waste generated, which…
On the water with Myanmar’s ‘river cleaners’
“River cleaners” set out every morning on the fetid waterways of Yangon in search of recyclable plastic and tin cans.
The popping of China’s diplomatic trial balloon
Bangladesh has a significant opportunity to contribute to both the scientific and technical discussions on the global adaptation goal, as well as at the political level at COP26.
Bangladesh now home to half of top green factories worldwide
Being the global champion in LEED certified factories, Bangladesh has 63 platinum rated garment units while another 110 are gold rated, 10 are silver rated and four are just…
Securing Manila’s future water supply
The decades-long delay in implementation highlights the need for the government to improve its procedures in obtaining permits for crucial projects.
Protecting 30 per cent of oceans a huge challenge for the planet
Scientists agree the meeting is crucial for setting up a framework to reach the agreed target at COP15 by 2030.
Sembcorp opens S-E Asia’s largest energy storage system on Jurong Island to boost solar power supply
Made up of more than 800 large-scale battery units that can be individually moved and installed, the system stores excess solar energy generated in the day to be used at times of…
Prayut wants people to work from home as PM2.5 hits danger level across Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts conditions will improve from Saturday as winds pick up and start dispersing the air pollution.