Indonesia needs new rules to compete for carbon capture investment: Expert
Experts says Indonesia’s neighbours have a great potential for the geological storage of CO2 and are working to develop their own regulations to boost the deployment of the…
Global Warming
Parasols jump in popularity amid South Korean heatwave
A 107 per cent increase in parasol purchases July 25-31 were reported compared to the same period last year, right after the end of the rainy season and the onset of the heatwave.
Bad weather impedes aid delivery in drought-hit Central Papua
The districts of Agandugume and Lambewi have been suffering from drought and cold weather since June, causing key crops to fail or rot and forcing locals to eat spoiled tubers.
Indonesian vice-president Ma’ruf Amin convenes meeting to tackle Papua drought
Six people have died since June in the mountainous Puncak district due to unusual snowfall, which was immediately followed by a prolonged dry season that impacted local crops.
Economists warns of food price hikes triggered by drought
Inflation is also expected to rise due to increase in demand in response to the economic recovery and government economic stimulus measures.
Cambodian community fights deforestation with coconut charcoal
This remarkable eco-conscious social enterprise has not only introduced a greener alternative but also crafted valuable job opportunities for over 40 local scavengers.
P545 billion earmarked for climate change in 2024 budget
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said that the budget will be distributed among various government agencies to support the implementation of…
Summer shows cool ways of winning in business
Chinese manufacturers of air-cooling products and providers of cold chain services have emerged as improbable winners this summer.
Nepal’s traders hike rice prices as India orders export halt
India, the world's largest exporter of rice, said it was imposing a ban on the export of non-Basmati white rice to keep its food reserve intact amid the threat of El Niño…
China’s ice-snow economy heats up, cools summer
As many cities in China are hit by record-high temperatures this summer, ice and snow sports have become increasingly popular among people looking to escape the broiling summer…