Inside the mission of Everest’s first mountain rangers
Stationed at Camp II, Nepal’s first Everest rangers monitor climbers, enforce waste rules and tackle growing garbage on the peak.
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Convenience store in Japan’s Gunma hit by series of bear sightings ensures safety with wolf-shaped robot
There have been several bear sightings near the store this year, and the measure aims to ensure the safety of employees and customers.
Why recent earthquakes near Dhaka should not trigger panic, experts explain
No major fault line has been identified around the capital, though experts warn that regional quakes and vulnerable buildings remain serious risks.
Habitat loss and poaching driving decline in Khulan population in Mongolia
A khulan can reach a body length of 220 centimeters, stand 137 centimeters tall at the shoulder, have a tail length of 49 centimeters, and weigh up to 200 kilograms.
High risk of severe haze in Singapore and Southeast Asia in second half of the year
The warming El Nino climate phenomenon is expected to create a longer and stronger dry season at a time when fire readiness could be compromised by economic uncertainty and budget…
Malaysia is 3rd in ASEAN for carbon dioxide emissions
Every person in the country produced 8.16 tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2024, making us the third highest in ASEAN after Brunei and Singapore.
In Bangladesh, viral albino buffalo ‘Donald Trump’ moved to research facility for genetic study
The social media sensation is undergoing a 14-day quarantine before scientists begin research on breed development.
Philippines braces for severe El Niño seen to last until 2027
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday said government agencies were intensifying preparations as forecasts pointed to prolonged dry conditions that could affect large parts of…
Japan government volcano headquarters to categorise eruption risks by individual peak
A new subcommittee, which will be composed of experts to assess eruption risks and other factors, will be established by the summer.
Government, EU and partners launch project to reduce plastic waste in Laos
Over the next four years, the project will support more than 21,656 consumers and 12,800 young people in adopting sustainable practices, while helping 30 micro, small and…