Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says
The world aims to protect 30 percent of the planet by 2030 to save wildlife from climate change, pollution and habitat destruction.
Sun Jun 30 2024
Indonesia seeks more proof that Javan tiger may no longer be extinct
The Javan and Bali tigers have been declared extinct by the IUCN, the global authority on wildlife extinction risk.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Clam makes comeback from extinction off shores of Croatia
The clams shells can grow as much as 120cm across, play an important ecological role by filtering sea water, allowing organisms to flourish.
Sun Dec 17 2023
Amphibian crisis: 41% of species deemed threatened with extinction
A growing proportion of species being imperiled by disease and climate change, research shows.
Sun Oct 08 2023
How climate change is killing languages
Forced migration is a major cause of language extinction.
Sat Aug 19 2023
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it is doubling down on preventing AI from 'going rogue'
The vast power of superintelligence could lead to the disempowerment of humanity or even human extinction, OpenAI said.
Sat Jul 08 2023
EU to promote 'buzz lines' to help reverse decline of bees by 2030
Currently, one in 10 bee and butterfly species and one in three hoverfly species is threatened with extinction.
Sat Jan 28 2023
Half world's birds in decline, species moving 'ever faster' to extinction
One in eight bird species is threatened with extinction.
Sat Oct 01 2022
Humans are main culprits of wildlife extinction, not palm oil - MPIC
Zuraida said MPOGCF is joining forces with Sabah Wildlife Department to support wildlife rescue and conservation efforts.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Tengku Hassanal pledges to save Malayan Tiger from extinction
Tengku Hassanal said affirmative steps need to be taken to save the critically endangered animal from extinction.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Study predicts mass marine life extinction if warming continues
But limiting planetary warming to two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels will stave off such a catastrophe.
Sun May 01 2022
UN holds biodiversity talks on deal to stave off mass extinction
The aim is also to safeguard the "services" nature supplies: the air we breathe, the water we drink, the soil that yields the food we eat.
Sun Mar 13 2022
Hong Kong leader says she cannot accept claims press freedom faces 'extinction'
Carrie Lam said nothing was more important than rule of law.
Tue Jan 04 2022
Govt going all out to prevent extinction of Malayan Tiger, Dewan Rakyat told
Malaysia is expected to lose the species within five to 10 years if no drastic action is taken, the government is going all out to prevent this.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Indonesian zoo breeds Komodo dragons to save them from extinction
The giant lizards are only found on the remote island of Komodo and several neighbouring islands in eastern Indonesia.
Thu Nov 04 2021
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 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