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
World to hit 1.4C of warming in record hot 2023
Next year could be worse, the scientists said, as El Nino's impacts are likely to peak this winter and drive higher temperatures in 2024.
Fri Dec 01 2023
Heat-related deaths could more than quadruple by mid-century -report
People over 65 have been the most vulnerable to soaring temperatures.
Sat Nov 18 2023
El Nino to last until April 2024, pushing record temperatures
The phenomenon is already spurring calamities across the globe, pushing up temperatures in a year already on track to be warmest on record.
Sat Nov 11 2023
Can solar geoengineering stop global warming?
Scientists are studying whether atmospheric geoengineering could help limit warming and avert climate catastrophe.
Sat Nov 04 2023
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 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
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
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
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
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