![Pakistan's Punjab sets up 'smog war room' to combat hazardous air Pakistan's Punjab sets up 'smog war room' to combat hazardous air](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61730890866_Pakistan.jpg)
Pakistan's Punjab sets up 'smog war room' to combat hazardous air
The war room committee will review weather and air quality forecasts daily and monitor the performance and actions of field officers.
Thu Nov 07 2024
![Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41728635895_tbCarcinogens.jpg)
Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing
The increase in cancer rates globally has been linked to prolonged exposure to environmental contaminants.
Sat Oct 12 2024
![Sinkhole incident: SAR teams face major hurdles from toxic, flammable gas at IWK sewage plant Sinkhole incident: SAR teams face major hurdles from toxic, flammable gas at IWK sewage plant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71724726654_PetugasIndahWater.jpg)
Sinkhole incident: SAR teams face major hurdles from toxic, flammable gas at IWK sewage plant
There are various hazardous gases in the tank, including hydrogen sulfide and methane, according to a source.
Tue Aug 27 2024
![UN study finds the world produces more e-waste every year UN study finds the world produces more e-waste every year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703228497_electronicwaste.jpg)
UN study finds the world produces more e-waste every year
There are dangers for the environment because electronic waste can contain toxic additives and hazardous substances.
Thu Mar 21 2024
!['Rat miners' burrow to rescue 41 men stuck in Indian tunnel 'Rat miners' burrow to rescue 41 men stuck in Indian tunnel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71701145580_Ratminers.jpg)
'Rat miners' burrow to rescue 41 men stuck in Indian tunnel
The "rat miners", experts at a primitive, hazardous and controversial method used mostly to get at coal deposits through narrow passages.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![Indian capital resumes some activities despite hazardous air, river foam Indian capital resumes some activities despite hazardous air, river foam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700473383_tbHindudevotees.jpg)
Indian capital resumes some activities despite hazardous air, river foam
A toxic foam besmirched stretches of the Yamuna river flowing through the city.
Mon Nov 20 2023
![New Delhi plans to make rain to tackle 'hazardous' smog New Delhi plans to make rain to tackle 'hazardous' smog](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699196036_NewDelhiIndia.jpg)
New Delhi plans to make rain to tackle 'hazardous' smog
Depending on legal approval and weather conditions, authorities would try to induce rain from around Nov. 20.
Thu Nov 09 2023
![Mud volcano in Tabin poses no danger - Geologist Mud volcano in Tabin poses no danger - Geologist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663568688_gunungberapilumpur.jpg)
Mud volcano in Tabin poses no danger - Geologist
The mud that erupts from the volcano is cold and is not hazardous to people's health, Felix Tongkul said.
Wed Sep 21 2022
![Hazardous cosmetic, medicinal products will be recalled within 24 hours - Dr Noor Azmi Hazardous cosmetic, medicinal products will be recalled within 24 hours - Dr Noor Azmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41648533381_NoorAzmiGhazali.jpg)
Hazardous cosmetic, medicinal products will be recalled within 24 hours - Dr Noor Azmi
Dr Noor Azmi said products that do not meet the set quality standards need to be withdrawn from the market within 72 hours.
Mon Jul 25 2022
![Flooding hits western US, winter storm in the east Flooding hits western US, winter storm in the east](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41641630436_WASHINGTON.jpg)
Flooding hits western US, winter storm in the east
Several alerts were affecting a number of major roads in Washington state, with "hazardous water conditions" closing a number of sections.
Sat Jan 08 2022
![Constant vigilance against import of toxic waste -Tuan Ibrahim Constant vigilance against import of toxic waste -Tuan Ibrahim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61608368597_FBREAKTuanIbrahim.jpg)
Constant vigilance against import of toxic waste -Tuan Ibrahim
The government is constantly vigilant against activities to import hazardous waste to prevent Malaysia from becoming a global waste dumping ground and processing centre.
Sun Oct 03 2021
![Indonesia court finds president negligent in air pollution lawsuit Indonesia court finds president negligent in air pollution lawsuit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631787119_jakarta.jpg)
Indonesia court finds president negligent in air pollution lawsuit
An Indonesian court ordered on Thursday President Joko Widodo and other senior government officials to improve the hazardous air quality.
Thu Sep 16 2021
![Beijing enveloped in hazardous sandstorm, second time in two weeks Beijing enveloped in hazardous sandstorm, second time in two weeks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41616904031_beijing.jpg)
Beijing enveloped in hazardous sandstorm, second time in two weeks
Visibility in the city was reduced, with the tops of some skyscrapers obscured by the sandstorm.
Sun Mar 28 2021
![Malaysia to return US plastic waste shipment under new U.N. rules Malaysia to return US plastic waste shipment under new U.N. rules](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81616576274_UNMalaysia.jpg)
Malaysia to return US plastic waste shipment under new U.N. rules
The new restrictions, which come under the Basel Convention, a United Nations treaty that polices the trade in hazardous waste.
Wed Mar 24 2021
![Two company directors charged with releasing hazardous materials into Sungai Gong Two company directors charged with releasing hazardous materials into Sungai Gong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61604375394_TBCourt.jpg)
Two company directors charged with releasing hazardous materials into Sungai Gong
Two directors of a company were charged in the Selayang Sessions Court today with two counts of committing mischief by disposing and releasing waste containing hazardous materials into Sungai Gong.
Tue Nov 03 2020
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025