P1 billion fund allotted for Marawi victims
The fund will be used to compensate tax-free, residential and commercial property owners whose structures were destroyed in the 2017 siege as part of a rehabilitation program.
Global Warming
US wants to work with Vietnam in climate change, energy transition
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry said the world was in a race to transition to a clean energy-using economy and wished that Vietnam would jointly promote this…
Korea braces for typhoon Hinnamnor
Hailing it as the highest in Korea's four-tier system, forecasters have warned that this could be as strong as Typhoon Maemi in 2003, which left 117 dead.
US, Indonesia agree to enhance renewable energy deployment
Representatives from both countries discussed the urgency of accelerating the shift from coal to renewable electricity generation while strengthening access to affordable and…
China heat wave pushes up prices as hens lay fewer eggs
Multiple major cities in China have recorded their hottest days ever this year, and the country's national observatory issued a red alert on Aug 29.
Environment paying the price for packaged water business in India
Amid climate change and changes in precipitation pattern, water treatment plants are factors that add-ons to the problem.
PM Shehbaz green-lights 10,000MW solar project to cut imported fuel use
The prime minister directed the relevant authorities to ensure the early installation of solar plants to provide relief to the people before the next summer season.
Relief efforts underway as parts of Dadu inundated with ‘8-foot-high’ floods
Abnormal heavy monsoon rains and melting glaciers triggered floods that have submerged a third of the country and killed at least 1,191 people.
Bangkok likely to face massive flooding as in 2011, climate expert says
Dr Seri said Bangkok and suburban areas are at risk of being inundated and the capital might have to be moved out if nothing is done to avert a disaster.
‘Urban mining’ to ramp up recovery of rare metals from discarded electronics
The targets include such rare metals as lithium, nickel and cobalt as well as copper and zinc, metals for which Japan relies heavily on imports.