![EU's Deforestation Ban Sparks Debate Over Global Trade and Environmental Responsibility EU's Deforestation Ban Sparks Debate Over Global Trade and Environmental Responsibility](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710412296_TBhutan.jpg)
EU's Deforestation Ban Sparks Debate Over Global Trade and Environmental Responsibility
In a landmark move in climate policy, the European Union is set to enact a ban on imports linked to deforestation.
Thu Mar 14 2024
![WTO backs EU in deforestation case against Malaysia WTO backs EU in deforestation case against Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709696314_TBWTOjpg.jpg)
WTO backs EU in deforestation case against Malaysia
The EU stipulated that the use of biofuels for which forests had been cleared for planting could not be used to achieve the target.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![Seattle-based startup makes 'beanless coffee' to help combat deforestation Seattle-based startup makes 'beanless coffee' to help combat deforestation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696588448_TBAtomo.jpg)
Seattle-based startup makes 'beanless coffee' to help combat deforestation
As the world's climate heats up, coffee farms are moving uphill, destroying forests along the way in the search for cooler climes.
Sat Oct 07 2023
![Coffee firms won't be ready to comply with EU deforestation law - report Coffee firms won't be ready to comply with EU deforestation law - report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691148566_coffeefruits.jpg)
Coffee firms won't be ready to comply with EU deforestation law - report
Malaysia has said the law is a "deliberate effort" to increase costs and barriers for its palm oil sector - a key source of export revenue.
Thu Sep 14 2023
![NASA chief offers Brazil satellite imaging to help stop Amazon deforestation NASA chief offers Brazil satellite imaging to help stop Amazon deforestation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41690365227_AmazonRainforest.jpg)
NASA chief offers Brazil satellite imaging to help stop Amazon deforestation
Bill Nelson said NASA will have a satellite that can even render images of what is happening below the forest canopy.
Wed Jul 26 2023
![Fighting for their lives: The world's forests in figures Fighting for their lives: The world's forests in figures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61678342742_FOREST.jpg)
Fighting for their lives: The world's forests in figures
Seven percent of the world's forests have been planted by humans.
Thu Mar 09 2023
![EU palm oil use and imports seen plummeting by 2032 EU palm oil use and imports seen plummeting by 2032](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670550237_palmoil.jpg)
EU palm oil use and imports seen plummeting by 2032
The share of palm oil in biodiesel and in food in the European Union is expected to fall significantly within the next 10 years.
Fri Dec 09 2022
![Malaysia should continue engaging with EU on deforestation-free products regulation - MPOC Malaysia should continue engaging with EU on deforestation-free products regulation - MPOC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654181170_PalmOil.jpg)
Malaysia should continue engaging with EU on deforestation-free products regulation - MPOC
Reliance on the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil means compliance with the due diligence requirements, Wan Aishah said.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![EU agrees law preventing import of goods linked to deforestation EU agrees law preventing import of goods linked to deforestation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670320515_INDONESIA.jpg)
EU agrees law preventing import of goods linked to deforestation
Countries including Brazil, Indonesia, Colombia and Malaysia have criticised the EU plan, warning that the rules will be burdensome and costly.
Tue Dec 06 2022
![Malaysia welcomes EU's deforestation regulation, urges extension for implementation Malaysia welcomes EU's deforestation regulation, urges extension for implementation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620805959_kelapasawit.jpg)
Malaysia welcomes EU's deforestation regulation, urges extension for implementation
Wan Aishah said the Malaysian government is firmly committed to the sustainability of palm oil production based on the country's laws.
Wed Nov 16 2022
![How excess CO2 is bulking up trees How excess CO2 is bulking up trees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61664535437_forest.jpg)
How excess CO2 is bulking up trees
Scientists have now discovered that excess carbon dioxide is contributing to increasing the wood volume of forests in the US.
Sat Oct 01 2022
![Climate change is making rain difficult to predict - we trained an AI to help tropical countries adapt Climate change is making rain difficult to predict - we trained an AI to help tropical countries adapt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41641099851_Percikanhujanlebat.jpg)
Climate change is making rain difficult to predict - we trained an AI to help tropical countries adapt
Whether its a drought or a deluge, being able to accurately forecast rain is important to protect lives and manage water safely.
Wed Sep 21 2022
![How deforestation could also affect the quality of the water we drink How deforestation could also affect the quality of the water we drink](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663219363_GERMANY.jpg)
How deforestation could also affect the quality of the water we drink
In some ecosystems, tree losses could also affect water reservoirs.
Sun Sep 18 2022
![[COLUMNIST] Ulu Muda Forest Reserve - reserved for logging? [COLUMNIST] Ulu Muda Forest Reserve - reserved for logging?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51609151324_UluMudaKedah.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Ulu Muda Forest Reserve - "reserved" for logging?
Dwindling water catchment areas equals a danger sign at a highly critical level and imperils our water security.
Wed Sep 14 2022
![Indonesia, Brazil biggest culprits in tropical forest loss linked to industrial mining - Study Indonesia, Brazil biggest culprits in tropical forest loss linked to industrial mining - Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663038379_BRAZIl.jpg)
Indonesia, Brazil biggest culprits in tropical forest loss linked to industrial mining - Study
Industrial-scale mining is spurring tropical deforestation, with once-impenetrable forest cleared for mines and access roads.
Tue Sep 13 2022
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025