Read more about the article Singapore Expands Heat-Reflective Paint Initiative to Combat Urban Heat by 2030
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Singapore Expands Heat-Reflective Paint Initiative to Combat Urban Heat by 2030

The project, part of the Green Towns Programme, will be offered to all town councils within the next five years, with the government absorbing the additional costs associated with the more expensive cooling paint.

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Read more about the article Coastal Communities Lead the Charge in Protecting Thailand’s Marine Ecosystems
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Coastal Communities Lead the Charge in Protecting Thailand’s Marine Ecosystems

Led by the Thai Sea Watch Association, this movement is not just about environmental preservation—it is a direct commitment to safeguarding marine resources, strengthening local fisheries, and ensuring that conservation efforts benefit both biodiversity and livelihoods.

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Read more about the article Mekong Delta Faces Rising Saltwater Intrusion as Dry Season Intensifies
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Mekong Delta Faces Rising Saltwater Intrusion as Dry Season Intensifies

The Mekong Delta, known as Vietnam’s agricultural heartland, is bracing for unprecedented saltwater intrusion this dry season. However, this year, the intrusion is expected to exceed normal levels, raising serious concerns for food security, water supply, and livelihoods.

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Read more about the article Scientists Reveal ‘Concerning’ Levels of Microplastics in Commonly Consumed Seafood
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Scientists Reveal ‘Concerning’ Levels of Microplastics in Commonly Consumed Seafood

From Pacific herring to pink shrimp, 180 out of 182 specimens were found to contain microplastics and microfibers. Pink shrimp, notorious for their filter-feeding habits, bore the highest concentrations, while Chinook salmon had the least—but none were entirely free of contamination.

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Read more about the article Mangrove Conservation Summit in Abu Dhabi Charts Bold Path for Global Restoration
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Mangrove Conservation Summit in Abu Dhabi Charts Bold Path for Global Restoration

The plan for mangrove conservation and restoration has three goals: to stop human-driven mangrove loss, double the area of mangroves with effective conservation status, and restore half of recently lost mangroves.

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Read more about the article Hanoi’s Smog Crisis: How Vietnam’s Capital Became the World’s Most Polluted City
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Hanoi’s Smog Crisis: How Vietnam’s Capital Became the World’s Most Polluted City

The Vietnamese capital Hanoi topped the list of the world’s most polluted city on Friday, according to daily weather data.

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