Climate & Environment

Concerns over Antarctica’s high temperatures
US National Snow and Ice Data Center’s report said Antarctica’s sea ice has sharply dropped below two million square kilometers during February of the year ..

Indonesia plastic waste
The government says it is committed to solving the country’s waste management problems as experts call for corporations to take responsibility for their rubbish.

Forests of India
The government says overall forest area has marginally increased over the last two years – but ecologists are disputing some of those findings.


Heavy floods in Malaysia
High tides in some coastal areas are exacerbating flood conditions.

UN PLASTICS TREATY
U.N. member states are hoping to agree on a full treaty within the next two years.

United Nations Environment Assembly
Negotiations are being held February 28-March 2 hosted by the UN Environment Programme, which brings together representatives of the 193 Member States, businesses, civil society ..

The UN’s climate report
The release of the report comes as environment officials from around the world meet in Nairobi at the United Nations Environment Assembly to begin talks ..

Madagascar cyclone aftermath
The area was hit by cyclone Batsirai in early February, which left more than 124 people dead and displaced around 143,000.

Global wildfires
The publication calls on governments to adopt a new ‘Fire Ready Formula,’ with two-thirds of spending devoted to planning, prevention, preparedness, and recovery, with one-third ..

Peru oil spill impact
While the company says they hope to finish clean-up by the end of March, fishermen don’t see a solution in the near future.

Mexico/Climate/ John Kerry visit
On Monday, the U.S. State Department said Kerry will aim to increase cooperation on the climate crisis, including expanding renewable power generation, combating methane pollution, ..