Methane from tropical wetlands is surging, threatening climate plans
Wetlands hold huge stores of carbon in the form of dead plant matter that is slowly broken down by soil microbes.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Increases in atmospheric methane are mainly related to human activities, study finds
About one-third of global methane emissions come from microbes in natural wetlands, which release organic material in the absence of oxygen.
Wed Jan 12 2022
'Catastrophic' California oil spill kills fish, damages wetlands
An estimated 126,000 gallons, or 3,000 barrels, had spread into an oil slick covering about 13 square miles of the Pacific Ocean.
Mon Oct 04 2021
Camping not allowed around Putrajaya lakeside area - PPj
At the moment, camping activities can be carried out at the designated campsite at the Wetland Park that has complete facilities.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Perhilitan finally traps Mamat the saltwater crocodile
The 17-member Perhilitan team had installed three traps at the mine to capture Mamat since last May.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Race to rescue animals as Brazilian wetlands burn
The state park, Encontro das Aguas, is known for having the largest jaguar population on Earth.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Brazil's Pantanal, world's largest wetland, burns from above and below
Firefighters across Brazil are battling raging towers of flames from the Amazon rainforest to the Cerrado savannah.
Sun Aug 30 2020
Stricken ship behind oil spill sunk off Mauritius
Greenpeace opposed the plan, warning last week that sinking the vessel would "risk biodiversity and contaminate the ocean.
Tue Aug 25 2020
Police chiefs given a month to stop sale of exotic meat at illegal eateries - IGP
All district police chiefs in the country will be given until Sept 18 to ensure that their respective areas are free from illegal restaurants selling or serving exotic wildlife food.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Decreasing water quality affecting Putrajaya Lake and Wetlands
The beauty of the Putrajaya Lake and Wetlands is one of the main reasons tourists visit Putrajaya.
Wed Mar 22 2017
Paya Indah Wetlands: Selangor govt ready to be investigated - Mohd Azmin
The Selangor state government is ready to be investigated in the Paya Indah Wetlands issue, said MB Datuk Seri Mohd Azmin Ali.
Sat Aug 27 2016
No zoning of land usage under Paya Indah Wetlands
Elizabeth Wong Keat Ping said the 450.76 hectares of land was gazetted by the Wildlife Department as Wetland Reserve under the National Land Code since 1998.
Tue Aug 02 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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