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Ukraine's vast forests devastated in hellscape of war

Ukraine's vast forests devastated in hellscape of war

Tending to forests is now a perilous occupation, with mines and unexploded shells hidden in the ground posing the biggest threat.
Sat Oct 12 2024
World's forests failed to curb 2023 climate emissions, study finds

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
Claims that Malaysia will lose 3.2 mln hectares of natural forests being studied - Nik Nazmi

Claims that Malaysia will lose 3.2 mln hectares of natural forests being studied - Nik Nazmi

NRES views the claims seriously as it involved the ministry's commitment of retaining 50 pct forest cover in the country.
Tue May 28 2024
Eager volunteers help toads cross the road in Russia

Eager volunteers help toads cross the road in Russia

Thousands of toads hunker down during the bitter Russian winter months in the swampy pine forests outside St Petersburg.
Sun Apr 21 2024
Conserving forests through innovative collaborations

Conserving forests through innovative collaborations

The collaboration between WWF-Malaysia, MNS, MTA and Government agencies shows a commitment to protect and manage our forests.
Thu Mar 21 2024
WTO backs EU in deforestation case against Malaysia

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
Climate change threatens Hungary's Christmas trees

Climate change threatens Hungary's Christmas trees

Villagers are worried their livelihood could be in danger as pine forests are shrinking due to climate change.
Sat Dec 02 2023
In Bali, 'sea-sun-sand' tourists threaten ancient rainforest

In Bali, 'sea-sun-sand' tourists threaten ancient rainforest

Tourism can lead to destruction of natural habitats, particularly forests and often land where Indigenous groups reside, said Danny Mark.
Sat Oct 28 2023
Seattle-based startup makes 'beanless coffee' to help combat deforestation

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
Underwater gardening could save vital kelp forests

Underwater gardening could save vital kelp forests

Anyone can become a marine gardener and play a role in saving kelp forests.
Sat Jun 10 2023
Indonesia, Malaysia freeze trade talks with EU over palm oil - FT

Indonesia, Malaysia freeze trade talks with EU over palm oil - FT

Fadillah Yusof said EU's recently adopted law banning the import of products from land cleared of forests was "punitive and unfair".
Thu Jun 01 2023
Mountain forests disappearing at alarming rate - Study

Mountain forests disappearing at alarming rate - Study

Key drivers of the loss are commercial logging, wildfires, "slash-and-burn" cultivation and commodity agriculture, study reveals.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Fighting for their lives: The world's forests in figures

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
Budget 2023: RM39 mln to protect tigers, get more rangers

Budget 2023: RM39 mln to protect tigers, get more rangers

Tengku Zafrul said the number of rangers to preserve the biodiversity of forests will be increased from 800 to 1,000.
Fri Oct 07 2022
How excess CO2 is bulking up trees

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
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024