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Latest news and updates about issues impacting the global environment, including climate change, recycling, pollution and sustainable living.

Futaba is seen behind a retractable fence. Photo: Kyodo

Chinese tourists are drawn to Japan’s Fukushima, despite its nuclear past

‘Dark tourism’ trend sees visitors eager to witness the impact of the disaster.

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Why is China quietly helping Africa build a Great Green Wall across the Sahara?

13 Mar 2025 - 10:24AMvideocam

You can help avoid microplastics getting into your body. Experts share tips

13 Mar 2025 - 4:15AM

A second chance: Indonesia rescues lost baby elephant missing its mother

The two-month-old Sumatran elephant calf was discovered at a plantation in Riau province on the western island of Sumatra.

12 Mar 2025 - 10:58AM

A rescued wild Sumatran elephant calf is cared for by a member of staff at the Minas Elephant Training Centre in Indonesia. Photo: AFP

Opinion | USAID cut could have a silver lining for Southeast Asian ecosystems

While reduced aid harms conservation efforts, the region’s stakeholders have a chance to consider more effective self-sufficient approaches.

12 Mar 2025 - 5:30AMvideocam

UK police arrest cargo ship captain over North Sea crash with oil tanker

Both vessels were set ablaze and one sailor is presumed dead in the collision, which has sparked fears of major environmental damage.

12 Mar 2025 - 4:50AM

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Is Jakarta prepared for climate change and more frequent floods?

Extreme weather and poor urban planning have exacerbated Jakarta’s annual flooding, displacing residents and highlighting critical infrastructure failures.

11 Mar 2025 - 9:12PMvideocam

Emergency workers evacuate people from their flooded homes on March 4, following heavy rains in South Jakarta. Photo: dpa

Can this eco-tech platform revolutionise sustainable packaging?

PostMag talks to 5 women innovators at the top of their game and pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery: here we meet Wendy Lam, founder of EzyGreenPak.

12 Mar 2025 - 5:44PM

‘Nervous and rushed’: Fukushima clean-up workers fret over radiation, stress

A survey of about 5,500 workers revealed a growing number were concerned about safety and radiation at the damaged reactors.

11 Mar 2025 - 1:12PMvideocam

Eruption of Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire deemed over after forcing many to flee

The volcano spewed gas and ash far into the sky on Monday, putting 30,000 people potentially ‘at risk’.

11 Mar 2025 - 3:08PM

The volcano spewed gas and ash far into the sky Monday. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong environmental issues

Doubts raised over introduction of plastic recycling scheme in Hong Kong

Lack of monetary incentive and long timeline to achieve goals cited as major issues of newly proposed citywide plan.

11 Mar 2025 - 2:09AM

The government have proposed the introduction of a citywide recycling scheme for plastic bottles and drink cartons. Photo: Eugene Lee

Container ship hits tanker carrying US military jet fuel off UK coast

The tanker, which can carry tens of thousands of tonnes of jet fuel, was at anchor when the smaller container ship struck it.

11 Mar 2025 - 10:33AM

Cool idea: Indian slums get special roofs to beat 46-degree summer heat

Results show a new reflective coating can reduce indoor temperature by between 1.2 and 1.7 degrees Celsius.

10 Mar 2025 - 6:35PM

Ancient DNA helps reconstruct penguin history from the Stone Age to the present

Researchers conclude that Adélie penguins took over the Antarctic habits of seals when sea ice started to expand around 1,400 years ago.

10 Mar 2025 - 7:22PMvideocam

Adélie penguins. Photo: Jamie Wood

Opinion | Can China, India step in to fill climate void left by Trump’s America?

The US’ absence from international deliberations on climate change must not be allowed to derail efforts to solve the crisis.

9 Mar 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam

A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire near a burned structure in Los Angeles, on January 8. Photo: AP

Cyclone approaching Australia east coast weakens to tropical system

Tropical Cyclone Alfred was expected to be the first cyclone to cross the east Australian coast near the Queensland state capital since 1974.

8 Mar 2025 - 4:44PM

Taiwan bounty hunters kill invasive iguanas

Taiwan began culling iguanas nearly 10 years ago with the 2025 target set at more than 100,000

7 Mar 2025 - 1:20PM

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Architecture and design

The rubbish dump that became an eco-haven

Located near Lohas Park, E-Co Village is winning hearts, minds and architecture prizes with its green credentials and community spirit.

6 Mar 2025 - 4:15PM

E-Co Village has been built on top of an old landfill in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong. Photo: AOS.Architecture

New Delhi pledges to flatten rubbish mountain

Delhi environment minister said waste at the Bhalswa dump ‘will be reduced to a point where it will no longer be visible’ from a distance by 2026

6 Mar 2025 - 1:44PM

Trending in China

Frugal Chinese woman uses second-hand products including soap, towels, lipstick

Environmentally friendly 26-year-old ‘tries to make world a better place’ with used product choices, goes vegetarian after holding ‘hot’ newly-laid egg.

5 Mar 2025 - 2:00PM

Iceberg twice the size of Greater London runs aground off Antarctica

A23a, the world’s biggest and oldest iceberg, is stuck near the island of South Georgia.

4 Mar 2025 - 11:25PM

An aerial view of the A23a iceberg in the waters of the Southern Ocean off Antarctica on January 14. Photo: EYOS Expeditions/AFP

Opinion | How American AI ambitions limit options for Southeast Asia

As the US touts opportunity over safety in artificial intelligence, countries must balance potential economic gains with strategic interests.

4 Mar 2025 - 6:56PMvideocam

A person uses a mobile phone at a park in Hanoi, Vietnam on December 18, 2023. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Letters | Hong Kong needs a smarter approach to water management

Readers discuss the importance of digital water systems, and the middle-class reaction to the financial secretary’s budget speech.

4 Mar 2025 - 11:30AM

Video | Hanoi residents endure toxic air as Vietnam struggles with pollution problem

The Vietnamese capital has regularly topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities for the past 3 months.

4 Mar 2025 - 6:05AMvideocam

Hanoi residents endure toxic air

The Vietnamese capital has regularly topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities for the past 3 months

3 Mar 2025 - 5:41PM

Vietnam drags feet over 'urgent' pollution problem

Thousands flee as Japan’s biggest wildfire in decades rages on

An area of at least 2,100 hectares in Ofunato, Iwate prefecture, has been destroyed by the blaze. At least one person has died.

4 Mar 2025 - 11:03AMvideocam

Firefighters battle a wildfire in Ofunato, Iwate prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Hong Kong environmental issues

Habitat built for Hong Kong’s wild ducks flying high 4 years on: green group

Hong Kong Bird Watching Society works with fishermen in northwest New Territories to build duck pond; 120 bird species recorded in last four years.

3 Mar 2025 - 7:38AM

This week in PostMag: Hong Kong’s art month, Ningxia’s wineries and more

From Bolis Pupul’s latest album to a sustainable project built on a former landfill, there’s something for everyone this week.

5 Mar 2025 - 4:47PM

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