Under Decree No. 58, renewable energy projects equipped with electricity storage systems and connected to the national grid will be prioritized, particularly during peak demand hours.
Singapore’s Plan for carbon capture: the government is allocating S$300 million over the next five years to improve the energy efficiency of public sector buildings and test new sustainability solutions.
The Climate Risk Index ranks countries based on the human and economic toll of extreme weather. From 1993 to 2022, more than 765,000 lives were lost due to climate-related disasters, while direct economic losses totaled nearly $4.2 trillion (inflation-adjusted).
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.
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.
Water The article is initially published on March 21, 2024The global demand for freshwater is soaring as supply is becoming more uncertain. Today, one out of six people—more than a…
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.
USAID’s Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET)—a critical tool for predicting and mitigating food insecurity—now offline, the implications could be catastrophic.
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.