The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, or trapped urban heat, explains why temperature differences of up to seven degrees Celsius exist between the urban and less built-up areas of Singapore.…
A blistering heat wave is gripping Southeast Asia, putting a strain on power resources. With more people seeking respite from the heat in air-conditioned comfort, power consumption in Thailand and…
New research from the Crowther Lab at ETH Zurich showed that when wild tropical birds are allowed to move freely across forest landscape, they can increase the carbon storage of…
Thailand Confronts Heatwave Dangers as Heatstroke Deaths Mount.Government warns Bangkok could feel like more than 52°C. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC In Thailand, the ongoing heatwave has claimed the lives of 30…
Elevate Foods strives to address the critical challenges of food loss and waste within the global supply chain. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC Elevate Foods, a Singapore-based company, has recently concluded a…
The Philippines ranked highest with an index of 46.86, while Indonesia ranked second with an index of 43.50 in the global natural disaster vulnerability index globally, known as the WorldRiskIndex.…
Malaysian firm, Tenaga Nasional BHD, setting up hydro-floating solar hybrid (HHFS) photovoltaic project following the success of its floating solar trial project which was commissioned in 2019. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC…
Electrifying inequalities : from Pakistan's recurring blackouts to Sri Lanka's load shedding issues, unreliable energy supply is holding back the development in South Asia countries and regions. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC…
The state-owned utility company, PLN, is transforming its electric poles into public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, known as SPKLU. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC Jakarta - In a pioneering initiative to…