Fossil fuel 'phase out' put on table for COP28 climate talks
According to the Global Carbon Budget report, CO2 emissions from coal, oil and gas are still rising, driven by India and China.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Can Paris 2024 deliver a 'climate positive' Olympics?
Organisers insist they can halve CO2 emissions from the estimated 3.5 million tonnes generated during the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Games.
Sat Mar 18 2023
Oslo to become the first major city with 100% electric public transport
The goal is to offer users and residents of the city an improved quality of life, with less pollution, less noise and greater comfort.
Sat Oct 22 2022
AirAsia to reduce CO2 emissions via flight operations optimisation solution
Once installed initially on 17 aircraft, it would save 3,764 tonnes of CO2 per year or the equivalent of 62,700 urban trees planted.
Thu Jun 02 2022
IEA says global CO2 emissions rising again after nearly 6 pct fall last year
Major economies led a rebound in December when emissions were 2 pct, or 60 million tonnes
Tue Mar 02 2021
Here's why you should probably turn your camera off during your video conferences
Before the arrival of the pandemic, internet traffic accounted for about 3.7% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Tue Jan 19 2021
Malaysia's first carbon credit company to offset CO2 emissions
Malaysia's first carbon credit rating company hopes to see other states follow Kelantan's move after the state has given the company 25 per cent of its land mass for forest preservation and to reduce
Wed Feb 01 2017
Volkswagen says off hook on CO2 emissions
After it plunged into its deepest ever crisis, Volkswagen shares went sharply higher on the Frankfurt stock exchange on Wednesday.
Wed Dec 09 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024