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Environment News/Climate Change
The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect
By Matt McDonald, The University of Queensland The next major United Nations meeting on climate change,…
World is getting just too hot, says UNEP report, calling nations to take immediate actions to close emissions gap in new climate pledges
NAIROBI: Nations must collectively commit to cutting 42 per cent off annual greenhouse gas emissions by…
Australia is hosting the world’s first ‘nature positive’ summit. What is it, and why does it matter?
By Andrew Lowe, University of Adelaide This week, Australia hosts the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit…
Nearly 200 environmental advocates killed worldwide in 2023, says NGO
LONDON, Sept. 10 (Bernama-dpa) — Nearly 200 environmental advocates were killed around the world in 2023,…
40°C in August? A climate expert explains why Australia is ridiculously hot right now
By Andrew King, The University of Melbourne It’s winter in Australia, but as you’ve probably noticed,…
5 e-waste facilities could see fine up to RM1 mln, jail or both if convicted for violating environmental laws, covering EIA report as well
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 14 (Bernama) — Five e-waste facilities that failed to comply with the Environmental Quality Act 1974…
No new approvals, just new area to replace risky forest plantation project approved earlier in Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, says Sanusi
ALOR SETAR, July 11- Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the excessive…
Our Bornean elephants are endangered
KOA KINABALU, June 29: The Bornean elephant or Elephas maximus borneensis has been classified as ‘endangered’…
Trees – the natural air conditioner
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10: This week, columnist Dr. Praveena Rajendra takes a look at the importance…
Poor treatment of rainforest a cause for increased man-wildlife conflicts, says naturalist
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6: The increasing reports of conflict between humans and wildlife can be attributed…
G7 leaders have a duty to support climate-vulnerable countries, says ACT2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5: Marking the World Environment Day 2024, the Allied for Climate Transformation by…
Elephant habitats crucial to supporting their population – Nik Nazmi
PUTRAJAYA, June 4: Elephant habitats and roaming areas are crucial for supporting the elephant population, as…
A male sun bear trapped in Kelantan village, days after a female bear was caught
TANAH MERAH, June 3 (Bernama) — A male sun bear was caught in Kampung Air Asahan…
Keeping the media ahead with climate change info, challenges, actions
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2: Klima Action Malaysia (KAMY), an organisation that focuses on raising awareness of…
Are some routes more prone to air turbulence? Will climate change make it worse? Your questions answered
By Doug Drury, CQ University Australia A little bit of turbulence is a common experience for…
Turning the outback into post-apocalyptic wasteland: what Mad Max films tell us about filming in the Australian desert
By Melanie Ashe, Monash University The Mad Max films are set in an arid, barren, post-apocalyptic…
Individuals can play a role in easing the plastic tide
PETALING JAYA, May 13: In the second episode of Weekly Echo’s WE Care video column, host…
Pivotal fourth session of negotiations on a global plastics treaty opens in Ottawa
OTTAWA, April 24: The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding…
Sabah CM urges more public-private partnerships to protect state’s rainforests
KOTA KINABALU, April 17 (Bernama) — The Kuamut Rainforest Conservation Project (KRCP) could play a significant role…
World lost 10 football fields of forest per minute last year – WRI Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. April 4: The world lost a total of 3.7 million hectares of tropical primary…
The impact of solar waste
by Shaza Al Muzayen, Sakina Mohamed & Fahmi Abdul Aziz KUALA LUMPUR, March 21: Solar power…
Open burning cases in Selangor alarming – JBPM
SHAH ALAM, March 7 (Bernama) — Open burning incidents in Selangor has reached an alarming level…
Malaysia to adopt new methods including AI technology to address flooding – Ahmad Zahid
OSAKA, Feb 22: Malaysia is set to adopt several new methods utilised by Japan in disaster…