Vast concessions threaten Malaysia’s forests: Report

BANGKOK: Vast compromises in Malaysia’s trees threaten thousands of acres of rich natural habitats and harm the government’s dedication to 50 per cent bush cover, a statement warned Tuesday ( May 28 ). Up to 3.2 million hectares may be slashed, according to the NGO RimbaWatch, which found that crucialContinue Reading

Philippines deploys river rangers in battle against plastic

“IT’S Disconcerting” Emma Gillego, who lives in a stilt-shanty with a view of the Paranaque River, has n’t seen a garbage truck in her neighborhood since her family moved there 20 years ago. Even though area sanitation workers visit several days a year to educate residents about spend discrimination, plasticContinue Reading

Dozens of Philippine schools suspend classes over heat danger

MANILA: Dozens of schools in the Philippine capital of Manila suspended in-person classes on Tuesday (Apr 2) due to dangerous levels of heat, education officials said. The country’s heat index measures what a temperature feels like, taking into account humidity. The index was expected to reach the “danger” level ofContinue Reading