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Latest news and updates about issues impacting the global environment, including climate change, recycling, pollution and sustainable living.
The temperature in Rennes, western France, on Monday. Photo: AP
Extreme weather

Heatwave hits Europe: 40 drown in France trying to cool down in ‘climate chaos’

Europe swelters through record-high temperatures with governments having to take measures to try to reduce the impact.

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Donald Trump

US attorney backs Trump on Washington pool ‘vandalising’, vows prosecutions

Climate change

‘Unprecedented’ Europe heatwave intensifies as temperatures pass 40 degrees

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Indonesia

Indonesian police foil turtle-smuggling ring in Bali, rescue 21 live animals

One man has been charged under Indonesia’s wildlife protection laws, and faces up to 15 years’ jail and huge fines if found guilty.

A police officer inspects live green sea turtles seized from a trafficker in Denpasar, Bali, on Friday. Photo: Bali Regional Police/AP
The Philippines

Deadly Philippines quake permanently alters Mindanao coastline

The tectonic forces that caused last week’s 7.8-magnitude quake also thrust chunks of the island’s coastline about two metres upwards.

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Malaysia

How a surge in midnight sea incursions is threatening Malaysia’s blue economy

The success of Malaysia’s maritime economic development depends on its ability to monitor and protect its waters, experts say.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Green group urges Hong Kong to cut excessive e-commerce packaging waste

The Green Earth urges Hong Kong to align with mainland Chinese packaging limits after study estimates city generated 2.7 million kg of waste.

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Steven Chan (left), assistant environmental affairs manager at The Green Earth, and Iris Chiu, the NGO’s environmental affairs officer, at a press briefing calling for the reduction of plastic packaging. Photo: Elson Li
China energy security

How China plans to make heavy industry greener through higher costs

Beijing’s latest road map aims to cut carbon emissions by 200 million tonnes by 2028 – but analysts say implementation may vary across regions.

Trending in China

China’s Miao people believe trees symbolise human birth, hardship, death

Particular vegetation plays central role in lives of a 10-million-strong ethnic group; people who secretly fell them are penalised by community.

The Philippines

Deadly Mindanao quake raised seabed, causing marine die-off

The 7.8-magnitude tremor on Monday killed at least 61 people in the Philippines and left at least 40 people missing.

A responder carries a rescue dog while conducting search and rescue operations in a collapsed building after the Mindanao 7.8 magnitude earthquake, in General Santos City on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s domestic helpers need safe places to work and play

As climate change intensifies and urban space dwindles, migrant workers’ needs must be prioritised.

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Domestic helpers rest in makeshift shelters in Tsuen Wan on May 24. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Can 150kg drones carry cement and bricks? Hong Kong is putting them to the test

Development Bureau says initiative will help government develop policies as part of push for ‘low-altitude economy’.

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Hong Kong tourism

Can Hong Kong cash in on ecotourism without trashing its natural treasures?

With more visitors seeking outdoor experiences in Hong Kong, how do authorities protect the landscapes they are promoting?

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Extreme weather

El Nino is back – and it could be ‘one for the history books’

The weather event – which can bring droughts, floods and record temperatures – has officially arrived, and could grow to peak strength.

A firefighter monitors flames caused by the Hughes Fire in California, in January 2025. Scientists fear El Nino will exacerbate the heat of a planet already warming from burning fossil fuels. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Board backs proposal to give temple, mosque highest level of heritage protection

Hung Shing Temple in Wan Chai and Stanley Mosque should be classified as statutory monuments, Antiquities Advisory Board says.

Hung Shing Temple is believed to have been built between 1847 and 1852. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong environmental issues

Proposed Sai Kung marine park to cover most coral reefs: Hong Kong authorities

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also says underwater mapping technology used to assess coral coverage.

Singapore

Forget air-con, Singapore looks underground for a cooler future

The rapidly warming city state has among the highest per capita use of air conditioners in the Asia-Pacific.

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The Philippines

Mindanao quake a stark reminder of Metro Manila’s ‘Big One’ threat: experts

Limited evacuation routes in densely populated Metro Manila would make rapid, orderly evacuation a major challenge, disaster planners warn.

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People collect their belongings from a damaged house following an earthquake off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

Young South Koreans embrace ‘plogging’ to cope with climate anxiety

‘Plogging’ – a mix of the Swedish phrase for ‘picking up’ and the English word ‘jogging’ – has become a hot activity for eco-anxious youth.

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Japan

How everyday cooking oil is helping Japan fight an aviation fuel crisis

Japan is hoping the ‘Fry to Fly’ project will help its goal of procuring a tenth of airline fuel from sustainable sources by 2030.

US-China relations

Opinion | Energy now a focus of US-China contest of the century

As China and the US race towards energy dominance, attention to climate resilience and resource security can ensure positive outcomes for all.

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Workers inspect a wind turbine on April 23, in China’s Jilin province. Photo : Xinhua
Conservation

Asia’s marine pledges face credibility test at global ocean conference

Experts say even as momentum on ocean commitments grows in Asia, gaps in implementation and delivery remain.

A mangrove forest in Balikpapan, Indonesia. Photo: AFP
New Zealand

New Zealand’s Wellington hit by ‘disgusting’ deluge of faeces after storm

The capital city’s utilities company said crews were working to remove debris and disinfect the homes.

Indonesia

A hidden ecological shift is sparking a wave of crocodile attacks in Indonesia

Logging and other deforestation activities have led to an increased likelihood of human-wildlife conflicts.

Hong Kong economy

Booking system considered to protect popular Hong Kong hiking trail from crowds

More people than expected visited scenic Po Pin Chau during recent holiday peaks.

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Po Pin Chau in Sai Kung is a popular spot with tourists. Photo: Dickson Lee
Artificial intelligence

Want to save the planet? Stop being so polite to AI chatbots

UN report reveals massive energy, water, and e-waste footprint, urging sustainable practices as AI usage skyrockets.

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A report from the Institute for Water, Environment and Health under the United Nations University says that vast amounts of electricity are being wasted saying “please” and “thank you” to AI chatbots. Illustration: Shutterstock
Extreme weather

‘On our doorstep’: UN warns world to prepare for El Nino extreme weather

UN chief warns that the phenomenon, expected within months, will ‘pour fuel on the fire’ of global heating.

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Climate change

Video | Are we on the verge of another nuclear age?

Industry leaders predict China will become the world’s largest nuclear power producer by 2030.

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