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Global Warming
Plastic bag charge hike mooted in Hong Kong
The government suggested doubling the charge for per plastic shopping bag from at least 50 cents to at least HK$1, according to a government press release.
More protection of fish, seawater: Ministry of Ecology and Environment
Aside from pollution control, China has also intensified efforts to conserve fish resources, with an annual fishing moratorium imposed in coastal waters during the peak season…
Indonesia’s global role in ocean protection and sustainability
The goal of protecting 30 percent of our global ocean will require an unprecedented level of innovation, collaboration and commitment across a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
Temasek launches green investment arm, pledges $5 billion in initial funding
Its investments seek to help the world achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and limit global warming to 1.5 deg C above pre-industrial levels, key goals of the United…
Poor urban development cause of flooding, congestion in Ho Chi Minh City: Experts
For instance, poor solid-waste management could block rainwater and sewage drains, leading to waterlogging and flooding.
China furthers efforts in wind, solar power, to accelerate construction of clean energy projects
The wind and solar power projects is expected to encourage investment of up to 3 trillion yuan in related industries.
Banteay Meanchey farmers call for water shortage help
The commune chief has said that around 1,700ha of early-season rice fields are facing water shortages due to the closure of a main irrigation channel in the neighbouring province.
Climate change could make Indonesia next hot spot of spillover infections
The outbreaks of zoonotic diseases have once again raised concerns that spillover infections have become more common in recent years.
India PM criticises modern nations for exploiting earth’s resources
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that the average carbon footprint of the world was about four tonne per person per annum while India’s amounted to just about 0.5.