Rooftop garden for healing in the outskirts of Hanoi
A rooftop garden has long been a dream for many city dwellers. One engineer living on the western outskirts of Hanoi has found a way to run a sustainable, self-circulating garden.
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Elephant camps in Thailand’s Chiang Mai cooperate to prevent forest fire
The initiative aims to use elephants to make firebreaks around areas of Pang Mai Daeng forest in Ban Chang subdistrict, where forest fires are frequently reported during the…
Swimming for a cause: Team take on 120km feat to support Cambodia’s dolphins
Backed by a support team of river guards and WWF Cambodian officials, the team will swim in relays, braving strong currents and the same gillnets that have taken the lives of so…
Lesser Whistling Duck population increases at Jahangirnagar University in Bangladesh
After six years of early departures, with empty waters by late February, these migratory birds have finally made a comeback.
Resolving human-elephant conflict in Malaysia’s Perak
Unlike livestock, these large animals pose significant safety risks and can cause property damage, making their presence a pressing concern, especially for villagers living near…
Abandoned mine pit in China’s Chongqing transformed into canola flower haven
With temperatures on the rise and the land being nourished by spring rains, the massive site has evolved into a golden sea of flowers.
In Nepal’s Chitwan, unchecked human-wildlife conflict adds to conservation challenges
Better habitat management, timely identification of problematic animals and increased community engagement are key for conflict control, experts say.
Over 40 bats dropped to the ground at Singapore university in past 6 months
Grounded bats are often less adept at launching into flight from the ground, possibly due to exhaustion or injury, or because they are young and inexperienced, per an expert. This…
Luang Prabang in Laos wins Green Destinations Top 100 Story Award
Luang Prabang is one of the most well-known provinces in Laos and is a top tourist draw because of its riverside location, old temples, quaint streets and alleyways, colourful…
Elephant trapped in mud rescued after 22 hours in Bangladesh
The rescue operation, which took place around 5:00pm yesterday, March 6, was conducted by the Forest Department with the help of around 35 villagers.