
Kashmir's saffron growers experiment with indoor farming as climate pressures mount
Pampore is known for its farms that grow the world's most expensive spice - the red-hued saffron.
Sat Jan 25 2025

Bloomberg philanthropy to cover US climate dues after Paris withdrawal
Bloomberg Philanthropies will cover US dues to UN Climate Change body, ensuring emissions reporting despite Trump's climate policy pullback.
Thu Jan 23 2025
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[OPINION] Bridging East and West: How Malaysia can seize the AI and climate initiative?
Malaysia has the potential and unique opportune moment to establish itself as a global leader in AI and climate innovation.
Wed Jan 22 2025

Trump withdraws from Paris climate agreement, again
The move places the United States alongside Iran, Libya and Yemen as the only countries in the world outside the 2015 pact.
Tue Jan 21 2025

Singapore hopes Malaysia will advance ASEAN's sustainability agenda under Chairmanship
Sustainability is a key priority for ASEAN as Southeast Asia is highly vulnerable to climate change, says Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.
Thu Jan 16 2025

2024 was the hottest year on record, scientists say
The World Meteorological Organisation confirms the 1.5C breach, after reviewing data from US, UK, Japan and EU scientists.
Tue Jan 14 2025

What is the latest science telling us about climate change?
Scientists say evidence shows global warming and its impacts have since been unfolding faster than expected.
Sat Jan 11 2025

ASEAN Plus Three strengthen rice reserves for potential climate crisis
Rice-dependent nations like the Philippines, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam face extreme weather harming food production.
Wed Jan 08 2025

Climate change forged a new reality in 2024: 'This is life now'
In 2024, billions of people across the world faced climatic conditions that broke record after record.
Sat Dec 28 2024

Will AI save the planet? Why the evidence is flawed
Whenever AI is celebrated for amazing achievements, lets remember that it had some human help.
Sun Dec 22 2024

Beyond checking a box: How a social license can help communities benefit from data reuse and AI
The original excitement about the influence of AI on developed countries is shifting toward how AI might influence developing nations.
Sat Dec 21 2024

The best and worst meat replacements for your health, your wallet and the planet - new research
The findings show that unprocessed plant-based foods, such as soybeans, peas and beans are best suited for replacing meat and dairy.
Sat Dec 14 2024

Cop-out on climate finance at COP29
It seems that saving the planet from an impending climate catastrophe does not figure in the priorities of developed countries.
Sat Dec 14 2024

2024 will be the hottest year on record, EU scientists say
Carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels are the main cause of climate change.
Mon Dec 09 2024

UN aviation agency at 80 challenged by climate change, rising traffic
The global air travel blueprint faces new tests with rising traffic and change in the developing world, says a UN aviation official.
Fri Dec 06 2024

Israel orders army to prepare for 'voluntary departure' of Gazans after Trump unveils plan
Defence Minister says his plan would include exit options via land crossings, as well as special arrangements for departure by sea and air.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch
The Senate has no choice but to process the impeachment complaint, says Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Police identify victims of helicopter incident
Police say a security guard saved the pilot by pulling him from the burning aircraft, about 100 meters from the landing site.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership
Foreign Minister says M'sia will lead efforts to streamline Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership, ensuring compliance with 88 agreements.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes
The laws will impose minimum jail sentences between 12 months for less serious hate crimes, such as giving a Nazi salute in public.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify
Alphabet's Google announces updates to its Gemini family of large language models.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home
Protesters expresses their fury over Hasina's social media speech, which they viewed as a challenge to the newly formed interim government.
Thu Feb 06 2025

How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law
Here's a look at the ramifications of Trump's plans under international law.
Thu Feb 06 2025

South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say
South Korea's information privacy watchdog plans to ask DeepSeek about how the personal information of users is managed.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Wisma Putra: No official US notice on deportation of over 400 Malaysians
Wisma Putra says no official requests for consular help from Malaysians allegedly on a list for deportation from the US.
Thu Feb 06 2025