
Strongest ocean current will slow with melting Antartic ice sheets
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current could slow by around 20 per cent by 2050 in a high carbon emissions scenario, researchers reveal.
Sat Mar 08 2025

Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave
Delegations will discuss managing AI's massive energy needs amid global warming and its applications in the developing world.
Mon Feb 10 2025

What is the latest science telling us about climate change?
Scientists say evidence shows global warming and its impacts have since been unfolding faster than expected.
Sat Jan 11 2025

How lab-grown meat can feed our need for protein
Putting meat on people's plates is a significant contributor to global warming.
Sun Nov 24 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

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

This diet change can help the planet
Choosing foods that are good for us, good for the planet, accessible and affordable is a complex problem to solve.
Fri Oct 11 2024

Small farms the key to Malaysia's palm oil sustainability
Supporting Malaysia's smallholder farmers with technology and policy can ensure a sustainable palm oil industry.
Fri Aug 09 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

Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds
Glacier melt is a major contributor to rising sea levels, a threat to coastal settlements worldwide.
Fri Jul 05 2024

In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts
Sea turtle conservationists are concerned that uncontrolled global warming will feminise sea turtle hatchling populations.
Sat Jun 08 2024

Switzerland underestimated elderly women in climate case, plaintiff says
The Climate Senior Women group demanded that Switzerland design its climate policy in a way that would limit global warming to 1.5 C.
Fri Apr 12 2024

The danger as Antarctica's sea ice melts
After years of stability, Antarctica's sea ice is suddenly melting. Scientists are out on the ocean to learn why.
Sun Jan 28 2024

What does 2024 hold in the fight against climate change?
2023 was another record-breaking year in the fight against a changing climate, just not the kind that many had hoped for.
Sun Jan 14 2024

UN climate chief tells nations to act rather than score points at COP28
We need highest ambition, not point scoring or lowest common denominator politics, said UN climate chief Simon Stiell.
Wed Dec 06 2023

Trump says government shutdown is possible, but expects to avert it
Donald Trump remains hopeful that a temporary funding bill will secure enough votes for approval.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Ringgit opens stronger on higher expectation of US rate cut
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says the US DXY dropped to 103.830 points, suggesting an upside potential for the ringgit.
Mon Mar 10 2025

MOE bans sale of vape-like candies in schools - Fadhlina
The Education Ministry would take strict action against any party found selling food that could endanger students' safety.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister
Mark Carney won with 86 pct of votes, defeating ex-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in a race with nearly 152,000 party members voting.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Modern slavery cases in Britain reach record high
The real number of people living in modern slavery in Britain is estimated to be around 130,000, according to a human rights group.
Sun Mar 09 2025

What are Southeast Asia's scam centres, and why are they being dismantled?
Scam centres, particularly those in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar run illegal online schemes to defraud people.
Sun Mar 09 2025

Using gender lens in drug decriminalisation efforts
Decriminalising drugs would help all, especially women, who are among the worst impacted despite being less likely to use drugs.
Sun Mar 09 2025

INSIGHT - How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan
Sudan produces 80 pct of the world's gum arabic, a natural substance from acacia trees used to mix, stabilise, and thicken ingredients.
Sun Mar 09 2025

More than just the flu: Get to know pneumonia, Malaysia's leading cause of death
The surge in pneumonia-related deaths to Malaysia's ageing population, delays in seeking medical care, and low vaccination rates.
Sun Mar 09 2025

INSIGHT - Musk rallies the far right in Europe. Tesla is paying the price.
Some EV buyers avoid Tesla due to Elon Musk's views, while competition from new, affordable electric vehicles is growing.
Sun Mar 09 2025