Asia teetering on the brink as the world marks Earth Day
Asia has three planetary “tipping point” risks caused mainly by climate change: Rising sea levels from melting ice caps, accelerated melting of mountain glaciers, and loss of…
Environment
S’pore oceans ambassador makes Time magazine’s list of 100 most influential people of 2024
Mrs Lee had helped broker the high seas treaty, a historic agreement that lays the groundwork for international collaboration to protect the areas outside of national…
Philippine ocean systems deteriorating, says study
Overfishing, pollution, and climate change are increasingly threatening the country's vibrant marine habitats, jeopardising not only local livelihood sources but also global…
Bangkok cuts daily carbon footprint by 142 tonnes with food waste tactic
The 184 markets that collaborated with 50 Bangkok district offices could separate food waste of almost 75 tonnes per day.
Carbon financing could retire dozens of coal plants in SE Asia by 2030: Rockefeller Foundation
In SE Asia, coal power plants are the main source of electricity and a major source of air pollution and carbon emissions. Many of the plants are young, with an average age of…
Amid deepening apple crisis, South Korea eyes long-term measures
Experts blame a perfect storm of factors including cold spring weather, heavy summer rains, and crop diseases for the production downturn, driving prices to unprecedented levels.
Ministry urges public to remain calm as dengue cases, deaths soar in Indonesia
The Health Ministry blamed the recent outbreak on a warmer rainy season triggered by the El Nino weather phenomenon, which has brought hot and dry air to the Indonesian…
Mongolia to cooperate with China on combating desertification
By implementing this project, two countries will also mitigate climate change in the region, and increase afforestation to nine percent by intensifying the revival of green…
Coral spawning observed in Cambodian waters
Experts have said the reproductive timing is vital for reef management, allowing for the deployment of restoration techniques and monitoring of hard coral health.
Hoi An’s bamboo craftsmen bend with market to survive
The residents in Cam Thanh Commune have lived well from their craft for generations, and the trade now contributes the added value by being part of a range of ecotourism services.