Can a COP29 deal clean up scandal-ridden carbon offsets?
Carbon trading helps rich nations cut emissions while aiding poorer nations' green energy efforts and climate resilience.
Thu Nov 21 2024
COP29: TNB committed to driving Malaysia's energy transition goals
TNB plans to strengthen grid infrastructure to meet electricity demand by 2050, supporting Malaysia's economic growth and job creation.
Tue Nov 19 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
Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says
Japanese authorities seeks to reduce the carbon footprint and overcrowding at Mount Fuji will propose a trackless, rubber-tyred tram system.
Mon Nov 18 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
World's forests failed to curb 2023 climate emissions, study finds
A record amount of carbon dioxide entered Earth's atmosphere last year, further feeding global warming, the researchers said.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Olympics - Can Paris 2024 be the greenest Games yet?
Paris 2024 has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by half compared to the average emitted during the London and Rio Summer Games.
Fri Jul 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Revisiting Malaysia’s biofuel roadmap
Strengthening biodiesel mandate and introducing a bioethanol program can help Malaysia achieve its net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Malaysia has to start carbon pricing, tax ahead of EU's CBAM rollout in 2026
Liew Chin Tong said the collections should then be channelled into green investment, including the investment into green steel.
Mon Jul 01 2024
How the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024 will impact the world
AI-powered scientific discovery, carbon-capturing microbes, and elastocalorics are among the 10 listed technologies.
Sun Jun 30 2024
Olympics - How green are your trainers? Team Japan kits to have carbon footprint labels
The team's warm-up suit jacket shows 8.8 kg of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) were emitted in its production.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Meeting to expedite introduction of legislation related to carbon after Raya - DPM Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Sarawak is the first state to have passed legislation related to carbon in the State Legislative Assembly.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Agreement in principal to allow airlines to have carbon emission fee - Anthony Loke
Anthony Loke said as far as Malaysia is concerned, airlines are encouraged to adapt sustainable aviation fuel, however it comes with a cost.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Green lights and red flags in Formula 1's sustainability drive
F1 aims to go net zero by 2030, but some issues are holding the sport back from a full speed commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.
Sat Jan 20 2024
ANALYSIS - Japan crash marks test of how new carbon jets cope in a disaster
While investigators seek the cause of the collision, the aviation industry keen to confirm survivability of high-tech composite airliners.
Sat Jan 06 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
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024