Indonesia can reach net zero emissions before 2050, president says
Prabowo Subianto says Indonesia plans to retire all coal and fossil-fuel-fired power plants within the next 15 years.
Thu Nov 21 2024
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: Countries behind 50 per cent of methane emissions from organic waste pledge reductions
Signatories commit to launching concrete policies and roadmaps to meet sectoral methane targets.
Wed Nov 20 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
Visibility drops in parts of Delhi as pollution surges
Delhi battles severe pollution every winter as cold, heavy air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from farm fires set off illegally.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024, report says
The bulk of these emissions are from burning coal, oil and gas.
Wed Nov 13 2024
COP29: How methane emissions threaten climate goals
Fast-rising methane emissions could undermine efforts to limit global warming by mid-century.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Malaysia strengthens sustainability foothold at COP29 as country assumes ASEAN Chair in 2025
The Malaysia Pavilion showcases the nation's commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and its vision for ASEAN Chairmanship 2025.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Current climate pledges still fall way short on Paris goals, UN body says
National pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions still fall far short of what is needed to limit catastrophic global warming, says the UN.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Data centre emissions are soaring - it’s AI or the climate
Three of the biggest tech companies, Microsoft, Google and Meta, have reported ballooning greenhouse gas emissions since 2020.
Sun Oct 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] Are electric vehicles in Malaysia truly zero-emission?
One key challenge to the zero-emission claim lies in the source of electricity that powers these vehicles.
Mon Sep 30 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
AI and energy: Will AI help reduce emissions or increase demand? Here's what to know
Tech companies are reporting increased emissions due to running the data centres that power AI.
Sat Jul 27 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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 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