COP29: Countries behind 50 per cent of methane emissions from organic waste pledge reductions
Signatories commit to launching concrete policies and roadmaps to meet sectoral methane targets.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Methane from tropical wetlands is surging, threatening climate plans
Wetlands hold huge stores of carbon in the form of dead plant matter that is slowly broken down by soil microbes.
Tue Nov 19 2024
COP29: How methane emissions threaten climate goals
Fast-rising methane emissions could undermine efforts to limit global warming by mid-century.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Sinkhole incident: SAR teams face major hurdles from toxic, flammable gas at IWK sewage plant
There are various hazardous gases in the tank, including hydrogen sulfide and methane, according to a source.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Group backed by Bloomberg, NASA launches its first methane-hunting satellite
The satellite, called Tanager-1, will be able to spot methane leaks from individual facilities such as oil refineries and landfills.
Sun Aug 18 2024
Tasmanian 'Eco-Milk' tests shoppers' thirst for climate-friendly dairy
This is milk produced by cows fed with seaweed that makes them emit lower levels of environmentally damaging methane gas.
Sat Jul 27 2024
Australian researchers turn morning coffee waste into greener concrete
Millions of tons of used coffee grounds are produced globally and most are sent to landfills where they emit methane as they break down.
Sat Jun 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] What can we learn about food waste management from South Korea and Japan
As technology progresses, what stops us from integrating modern tech to help us manage food waste more effectively?
Mon Mar 18 2024
[COLUMNIST] EXPERT REACTION: COP28 Wins and Losses
Science Media Centre Malaysia asked a few climate experts for their immediate reaction.
Wed Jan 03 2024
[COLUMNIST] COP28: Opportunity for PM to showcase Malaysia’s global climate leadership on methane
Malaysia is already experiencing many adverse effects of climate change, including rising temperatures, and intensified monsoons.
Thu Oct 26 2023
[COLUMNIST] Measuring Malaysia's methane emissions: A critical first step towards effective mitigation
In the race against climate change, an urgent new focus has emerged: methane emissions.
Thu Sep 21 2023
The climate-friendly cows bred to belch less methane
Canadian dairy farm's calves will be among the first in the world to be bred with a specific environmental goal: burping less methane.
Sat Aug 19 2023
China beats rivals to successfully launch first methane-liquid rocket
The launch fuelled by methane, is deemed less polluting, safer, cheaper and a suitable propellant in a reusable rocket.
Wed Jul 12 2023
NASA instrument detects dozens of methane super-emitters from space
The newly measured methane hotspots include sprawling oil and gas facilities and large landfills.
Thu Oct 27 2022
Effective methane emission management in oil and gas industries is low-hanging fruit for addressing climate change
Methane emissions account for roughly 25 pct of current global warming and contribute to climate-related threats.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024