Thai island of Phuket Overwhelmed By Growing Garbage Crisis
January 23, 2025
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By the end of 2025, daily waste generation could climb to 1,400 tonnes, overwhelming the island’s waste infrastructure.
Eight Years of Clean Energy: Surabaya’s Benowo Waste-to-Energy Plant Leads the Way in Sustainability
January 21, 2025
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Over the past eight years, the facility has supplied an impressive 122.04 GWh of clean energy to East Java’s power grid.
Carbon Dioxide Levels to Hit 429.6 ppm in May 2025, the Highest in Over 2 Million Years
January 20, 2025
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In 2025, the annual average CO2 concentration is projected to increase to 426.6 ppm; this is an increase of approximately 2.26 ppm between 2024 and 2025 and ‘unsustainable’ for 1.5°C Goal.
Japan’s Fukushima Introduces “Name and Shame” Rule to Tackle Improper Waste Disposal
January 19, 2025
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Japanese city, Fukushima, will out people who shirk waste-disposal guidelines by naming and shaming them publicly.
India’s Water Crisis Deepens: How Paddy Cultivation Is Draining Groundwater Resources
January 18, 2025
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India water crisis :India’s total annual groundwater recharge saw a slight decline in 2024 due to increased extraction, driven significantly by states like Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. The rise in ‘critical’ and ‘over-exploited’ units highlights growing water scarcity concerns, despite some localized improvements.
The Business of Better: UN Global Compact Network Singapore Celebrates 20 Years of Sustainability Leadership
January 17, 2025
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The United Nations Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) celebrated its 20th anniversary by unveiling The Business of Better, a publication spotlighting how Singapore’s SMEs are driving sustainability and meaningful change through innovation and resilience.
2024 Confirmed as Warmest Year on Record, Global Temperatures Exceed 1.5°C Threshold: Copernicus
January 16, 2025
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The global average temperature rose to 15.10°C — 1.60°C above pre-industrial levels, making it the first calendar year to breach the 1.5°C threshold defined in the Paris Agreement.
Mangrove Conservation Summit in Abu Dhabi Charts Bold Path for Global Restoration
January 16, 2025
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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.
Tsunami Chronicles in Aceh: The Ancient Secrets of Gua Ek Leuntie
January 13, 2025
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Tucked behind the bushes near the coast of Aceh sub-district of Lhoong is a gate to the turbulent past. Ek Leuntie Cave recorded the recurring tsunamis that hit the northern Sumatra region for thousands of years. The cave, whose name means Bat Guano, is a tsunami time capsule.