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Methane from tropical wetlands is surging, threatening climate plans

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

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

'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
Perhilitan finally traps Mamat the saltwater crocodile

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

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
Stricken ship behind oil spill sunk off Mauritius

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

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

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

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

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
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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