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Latest news and updates about issues impacting the global environment, including climate change, recycling, pollution and sustainable living.
Richard Ekkebus of Amber and Mandarin Oriental The Landmark has pioneered many of the sustainability initiatives at the hotel. Amber gained a Michelin Green Star in 2022 and has retained it since. Photo: Amber
Food and Drinks

‘Disappointing’, ‘regret’: chefs on Michelin retiring Green Star accolade

Once a beacon for sustainable dining, Michelin’s Green Star is being phased out globally in favour of a platform called Mindful Voices.

US-China decoupling

Opinion | The race for critical minerals is clearing the path for deep-sea mining

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Climate change

Drought declared in ‘almost three-quarters’ of England, government says

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong eyes licensing for livestock in New Territories amid urban push

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department seeks to extend licensing requirement for goats, sheep and cattle to entire city.

Wild cattle forage along the Ng Tung River in Sheung Shui. The AFCD says tighter regulation is also necessary in light of increasing rural-urban interaction driven by the Northern Metropolis megaproject. Photo: Sam Tsang
China energy security

China’s five-year road map for the power sector

Beijing has set a target of generating 50 per cent of electricity using non-fossil fuels by 2030 in its latest push for energy security.

Malaysia

‘Out of our control’: haze returns to Malaysia as Indonesian wildfires rage

Residents in Malaysia have been urged to stay indoors as the air pollution index hits unhealthy levels in parts of Sarawak and Selangor.

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Indonesia

Indonesia’s Mount Bromo wildfire extinguished but new fires threaten

Authorities suspect the fire was caused by carelessness as the first flame was found along a route used by visitors.

East Java disaster mitigation agency personnel deploy a water spraying drone to fight a wildfire at Mount Bromo National Park on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Wellness

What’s really in your menstrual products – and should you be worried?

TikTok exposed Always for chemicals and mould concerns, but newer brands like Rael and Thinx are proving the period aisle can do better.

Canada

Canada’s British Columbia gets federal help as wildfire forces evacuations

Wildfire prompts Canadian province to declare a state of emergency and evacuate about 18,000 people.

France

Firefighters battle raging wildfires in parts of France and Spain

Both countries are enduring a tough summer for wildfires as Europe has suffered a succession of heatwaves and drought.

A wildfire near Saint-André-de-Roquelongue, south-western France on Thursday. On Sunday, a fast-moving fire in the Lozere region forced evacuations. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong weather

Calls for system review after lowest alert in force during record-breaking heat

Amber heat-stress warning remained in place despite scorching temperatures.

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Appropriate rest breaks should be arranged depending on the conditions. Photo: Karma Lo
Malaysia

Climate change in Malaysia turns up heat on youth

Unicef survey shows young people reporting significant concerns including worsening illnesses and heat-related health problems.

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Thailand

Asian Angle | Bangkok branches out: how Thai capital moved from concrete to real jungle

Bangkok’s urban greenery playbook contains lessons that other cities, including Hong Kong, should pay attention to.

China energy security

China wasting more clean energy than its power demand growth this year: report

All new electricity needs in China could have been met if the clean energy had been absorbed by the grid, non-profit organisations say.

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A coal-fired power plant in eastern China's Zhejiang province on July 15. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong needs regenerated districts, not piecemeal renewal

The government should tie redevelopment of properties in old districts to Northern Metropolis development rights and create an urban regeneration authority.

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Illustration: Rocio Marquez
Americas and the Caribbean

Guatemala on volcano alert after Fuego erupts

Authorities evacuate communities as the ‘Volcano of Fire’ spews lava and ash plumes.

Food and Drinks

The microbial science reshaping Hong Kong’s luxury food scene

At Feuille, Amber, Roganic and Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic, chefs are using ancient microbial science to elevate flavours and reduce waste.

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Japan

2 women killed in Japan’s Aeon Mall blast ordered back into store to secure cash

Executives of Habita, which operates the variety store, say they have apologised to the family of one of the victims at her wake.

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The Aeon Mall in Kashima, Kumamoto orefecture, is seen on Saturday following Tuesday’s earthquake. Photo: Kyodo
Japan

Japan quake victim dies of heatstroke while sheltering in car

Many are choosing to sleep in cars for privacy as there are over 9,000 people in crowded evacuation centres, often minus air conditioning.

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Singapore

Forest project puts Singapore’s ‘city in nature’ vision to the test

Nature lovers say the project to clear 15 hectares of Maju forest for housing will affect more than biodiversity, call for more transparency.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Parts of northern Hong Kong face highest climate disaster risk, study finds

Hong Kong Red Cross urges government to include climate resilience in its long-term development plans.

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Tai O on Lantau Island is a high-risk area, the study found. Photo: Eugene Lee
Japan

Japan quake victims face El Nino weather without power, water

Nine other deaths in ⁠the prefecture were being investigated to ascertain if they were linked to the quake.

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People collect water in quake-hit Uki, Kumamoto prefecture, on Thursday. Photo: Kyodo
China energy security

China’s solar surge nears milestone – even as Beijing hits brakes on sheer scale

Coal capacity is projected to lose its long-held crown this year, despite a pivot from raw solar panel expansion to quality.

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France

France battles wildfire 4 times the size of Paris

Wednesday would be the hottest and driest day of the week, with elevated wildfire danger across every region of France.

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Malaysia

Malaysia clamps down on social media-fuelled hiking risks

The rescue burden of searching for hikers in remote terrain often requires specialist teams, aircraft and days of searching.

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Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia. Malaysia is mulling checks for high-altitude illness and acute mountain sickness, particularly for climbers attempting Mount Kinabalu. Photo: Shutterstock
India

Delhi leads EV charge in India’s clean air push but not everyone goes with flow

Starting in 2027, any newly registered three-wheeled vehicles and small trucks must be electric, with two-wheelers following the next year.

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Electric buses move through dense traffic alongside other vehicles and scooters in Delhi on July 14. Photo: AP
Extreme weather

France firestorm phenomenon: monster clouds that spawn lightning and new blazes

The inferno ravaging southwest France creates rare fire clouds, never before recorded in the country.

Fashion

Clothing for sensitive skin: why fashion brands are ditching synthetics for natural fibres

Labels like Sylva and Saint Haven are swapping polyester for seaweed and cellulose in a bid to prevent irritation – but can clothing really heal your skin?

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