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Latest news and updates about issues impacting the global environment, including climate change, recycling, pollution and sustainable living.
DEHP, a phthalate chemical, can be ingested after it is broken down into microscopic particles as part of the everyday use of the items it is contained in. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

DEHP, chemical in everyday plastic items, linked to 356,000 deaths a year

Phthalate chemical in plastic, food containers, pipes and sprays contributed to 13% of global deaths from heart disease in 2018, study finds.

Architecture and design

Are our sustainability efforts actually worth it?

History

Then & Now | Trash talk: Hong Kong’s surprising history of recycling

Tourism

Why cruise lines face near impossible sustainability goal

Cruise companies are heeding the call to be more sustainable but critics have a point: much more needs to be done.

A medium-sized liner can emit as much pollution as 12,000 cars, according to the Marine Pollution Bulletin. Photo: Shutterstock
China energy security

China amps up nuclear ambitions with 10 new reactor approvals

China’s third-generation Hualong One reactors will be among those built in some coastal provinces, and each can meet the energy demands of 1 million people.

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The Philippines

Philippines’ Bulusan Volcano erupts, spewing ash 4.5km high

Before the eruption early on Monday morning, researchers had recorded 53 volcanic earthquakes over a 24-hour period.

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Japan

The world’s smallest park is in Japan and it only has space for 1 person

Loved locally for years, a tiny patch of grass and a lone stool in Nagaizumi town has scooped the title of world’s smallest park.

A still from a Guinness World Records social media video shows the world’s smallest park in Nagaizumi, Japan’s Shizuoka prefecture. Photo: X/GWR
US-China trade war

Chinese media calls out Trump over ‘false’ ocean pollution accusations

Widely shared report tackles the US president head-on to counter claims that China dumped waste.

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Architecture and design

In Hong Kong, Editecture creates sustainable designs for brands like L’Occitane

‘Turning waste to wonder’ is the motto driving design firm Editecture’s sustainability projects – here’s how they give plastics new purpose.

Climate change

Van appears to drive into Just Stop Oil protesters at group’s final UK rally

The driver asked ‘what about my right to get home?’, as the activists – known for throwing soup on van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ – blocked roads.

A driver speaks to police officers after protesters from Just Stop Oil blocked the road in London on Saturday. Photo: PA Wire via dpa
Architecture and design

I started a sustainable furniture brand in Hong Kong. Here’s what I learned

In 2014, interior architect Caroline Olah founded her furniture brand with a commitment to responsible design. She recounts what happened when she saw the wood – not just the trees.

Caroline Olah, founder of Reddie, says her company’s goal is 100 per cent waste-based products. Photo: courtesy Reddie
Australia

Lost dog in Australia found after 529 days on Kangaroo Island

The miniature dachshund, which has eluded searchers on Kangaroo Island since November 2023, has been returned to ‘her loving parents’.

Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: upcycled eggshells and eco-friendly practices

The keyword sustainability is mired in contradictions, but HK designers are taking steps to be greener, even showcasing at Milan Design Week.

Sustainability

Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what to do about it

Plastic fibres are common in many kinds of clothing, but most current washing machines are ill-equipped to filter them – and it’s having a devastating effect on the environment.

Rachael Z. Miller, founder of the Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean, conducts a tape test on clothing items to compare how much each material sheds microfibres. Photo: AP
Singapore

Recap | Discover Singapore, its nature, the Raffles, bike routes and Pulau Ubin

Uncover top attractions of the Lion City, from Raffles Hotel luxury and Pulau Ubin’s unspoilt charm to vibrant cycling routes and the City in Nature’s biodiversity havens.

Visitors crossing the bridge of the Cloud Forest at the Gardens by the Bay, a nature park in Singapore. Photo: Matilde Gattoni
Climate change

Opinion | China must resist greenwashing its dirty coal habit with green bonds

Can China credibly claim climate leadership while doubling down on its dirtiest fuel?

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | Where’s the ‘eco’ in South Lantau’s eco-recreation plan?

There seems to be a greater emphasis on building tourist infrastructure than on conservation, and little effort to dovetail with local communities.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

70 Hong Kong retailers allegedly sold oxo-degradable plastics despite ban: NGO

Green Earth says investigation suggests plastic bags, bin liners and pet waste bags labelled as ‘oxo-degradable’ had been sold by retailers.

Hong Kong has banned the production, supply and sale of all oxo-degradable plastic products, regardless of whether they are disposable. Photo: Vivian Au
Asia travel

Recap | The best of Bali, from iconic wildlife, laid-back Nusa Lembongan, world-leading beach clubs and more

Discover what makes Bali unique in five articles highlighting some of the holiday island’s top spots and other not-so-well-known hidden attractions beyond the usual tourist trail.

Indonesia

Indonesian woman turns to mangroves to keep floodwaters at bay

Pasijah’s home is the only one remaining in this part of Rejosari Senik, a small village on Java’s northern coast that is now submerged in water.

Science

Major rice producers have worst heavy metal pollution, Chinese scientists warn

India, Pakistan, Thailand and China all have heavy concentrations of cadmium in arable soil, raising the risk of cancer and other diseases.

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Major rice exporters such as India and Thailand are badly affected. Photo: AFP
Architecture and design

How to make your home bloom, plus 5 tips for the perfect floral display

Flowers are a versatile design tool for transforming and enhancing home interiors, and among the simplest way of bringing life and beauty into your living space.

Bunches of beautiful blooms such as these from Flowerbx bring instant colour and a sense of freshness to your home. Photo: Handout
Science

‘No quick wins’: China has the world’s first operational thorium nuclear reactor

Team working on project reportedly achieves milestone by completing fuel reloading while experimental molten salt reactor was running.

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Fashion

A ban on binning textiles means Sweden’s recycling centres are overflowing

Mountains of clothes piling up in Swedish recycling centres are sparking calls for fashion firms to take responsibility for textile waste.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Raise awareness of air pollution hazards in Hong Kong

We can’t control the weather, but proper warnings must be issued in a timely manner so that Hongkongers can take appropriate precautions.

Smoggy weather has struck Hong Kong in recent days, in the worst such case in years. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong hits 33 degrees Celsius, haze set to last until later this week

Forecaster says temperatures are highest so far this year, while doctor warns residents in high-risk groups to reduce outdoor activities.

Swimmers catch some rays in Repulse Bay as Hong Kong swelters on the hottest day of the year so far. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong environmental issues

Air pollution hits highest health risk level in at least 10 Hong Kong areas

Central, Mong Kok and Tai Po among areas reaching ‘serious’ levels as dusty northerly airstream brings pollutants to city for second day.

United States

With ever more urban wildfires, more ask – how dangerous is the smoke?

Monitoring systems are not all encompassing and do not always pick up all of the hundreds of harmful chemicals released, including lead.

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