Embracing energy transition: Charting Malaysia’s journey to a net-zero future
The recent COP28 has set the tone forward, emphasising the need for a just and equitable transition journey.
Tue Mar 19 2024
ANALYSIS - The secret to a successful energy transition? Put people first
The big question for 2024 is how to transition away from climate-heating fossil fuels in their energy systems quickly and fairly.
Sat Jan 13 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
Brazil wants farmers to help save the Amazon. Will it work?
Farmers would be encouraged to invest subsidized loans in either improving pasture productivity or converting pasture into cropland.
Sat Dec 16 2023
Nations strike deal at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels
COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber called the deal "historic" but added that its true success would be in its implementation.
Wed Dec 13 2023
COP28 heads for overtime as countries wrangle over fossil fuels
Negotiators from the nearly 200 countries at the Dubai summit are attempting to agree on a global plan of action to limit climate change.
Tue Dec 12 2023
COP28: Can 'carbon capture' keep fossil fuels viable?
Many large countries say they intend to achieve net-zero in part by using "carbon capture and storage" (CCS).
Tue Dec 12 2023
New COP28 draft deal stops short of fossil fuel 'phase out'
COP28 climate change summit heads into final stretch.
Tue Dec 12 2023
COP28 enters crunch time with countries at odds over fossil fuels
U.N. climate chief Simon Stiell warned that "each step back from the highest ambition will cost countless millions of lives".
Mon Dec 11 2023
Building a resilient Southeast Asia: WWF, BCG and Think City launch SEACAR Alliance at COP28
The event explores the interconnected elements and the transformative potential in addressing the region's climate challenges.
Mon Dec 11 2023
What to watch at COP28 on Monday
The COP28 presidency is expected to release a new draft text of what would be a hoped-for final deal from the summit.
Mon Dec 11 2023
How electric vehicles are accelerating the end of the oil age
Growing sales of electric vehicles in recent years have led forecasters to speed their projections for when global oil use will peak.
Sat Dec 09 2023
AI might help meet COP28 climate targets - but at what cost?
Machine learning tools could accelerate action on everything from reducing fossil fuel emissions to preparing for disaster threats.
Sat Dec 09 2023
Cut fossil fuel use to save millions of lives, health experts say
Countries must put people's health at the centre of their plans to fight climate change and phase out fossil fuels.
Fri Dec 08 2023
How climate change is making the world sick
Here's how climate change is harming people's health across the world today, and what countries might expect in the future.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024