Tag: environmental issues

Wildfires in South Korea have escalated into a deadly crisis, prompting widespread evacuations as flames engulf rural areas. Authorities are ...

In Uzbekistan, the debate over keeping wild animals in zoos raises crucial ethical and conservation questions. Proponents argue that zoos ...

Singapore has unveiled a new heatwave response plan aimed at combating rising temperatures. Key measures include the establishment of cooling ...

The Bhutan case study by the Othering & Belonging Institute explores the complex realities faced by climate refugees. It highlights ...

In a proactive approach to safeguard its agricultural output, Sri Lanka has commenced a wildlife census, focusing on monkeys and ...

In a surprising declaration, Nepal’s Prime Minister suggests the country may have an overpopulation of tigers, prompting debate among conservationists. ...

In 1984, The Guardian offered a rare glimpse into Bhutan's enigmatic "dragon king," Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The article explored his ...

In 2024, Bangladesh's air quality ranking improved, moving from the worst to the second worst globally, according to The Business ...

A bridge in Indonesia collapsed due to a surging river, severing crucial access to three districts. The failure of the ...

Sri Lanka experienced a nationwide power cut that the Energy Minister attributed to a monkey damaging critical equipment. The rare ...

Amnesty International reports that Cambodian authorities have arrested several critics of a controversial regional development zone. These arrests raise serious ...

Over the weekend, Georgia experienced a surge in wildfires, with more than 150 incidents reported across the state. Firefighters are ...

In a display of camaraderie, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to Myanmar's junta leader for the gift of six ...

UNICEF warns that toxic air pollution poses a severe threat to children’s health across East Asia and the Pacific. The ...

Typhoon Yagi has devastated Vietnam, resulting in dozens of fatalities as heavy rains triggered widespread flooding and landslides. Emergency responders ...

Protests against proposed new canals on the Indus River in Pakistan are intensifying, as local communities express concerns over water ...

After 50 years of environmental degradation, Asia plans to close the so-called "Gates of Hell," a reference to contaminated sites ...

Turkmenistan faces a pressing water crisis, exacerbated by climate change and mismanagement of resources. As the country grapples with dwindling ...

In East Timor, a nation heavily reliant on diesel, the shift to renewable energy is lagging despite government commitments. Efforts ...

Tajikistan faces a burgeoning crisis as climate change threatens to displace hundreds of thousands. Extreme weather, glacial melt, and water ...