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16 October, 2024
Firefighters battle the Franklin Fire in Malibu on Tuesday. Photo: AP
United States

Raging wildfire in California’s Malibu destroys homes, sends thousands fleeing

Hundreds of firefighters race to control a fast-moving wildfire that’s threatening the wealthy coastal town.

The Philippines

One of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes erupts

Climate change

Pope Francis joins EV crusade with zero-emission electric Popemobile

Fifa

Football’s footprint: a World Cup on 3 continents sparks concerns over climate

A joint bid from Europe, Africa, South America worries environmentalists, who say football’s governing body has a ‘moral responsibility’.

Construction workers at work at Morocco’s Marrakesh Stadium, one of several venues proposed for use at the 2030 Fifa World Cup. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Hong Kong must watch out for dangers of black plastic

Readers discuss recent research on flame retardants in plastic products, and the suicide prevention system for students.

Science

China’s ‘explosive’ ironmaking breakthrough achieves 3,600-fold speed boost

A new method for making iron is not only faster and cheaper, but also better for the environment, according to Chinese researchers.

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Climate change

Opinion | How China is quietly becoming the world’s climate champion

As Chinese officials play a larger part in global climate negotiations, Beijing’s decarbonisation agenda could cement its leadership role.

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Workers produce solar photovoltaic modules at a factory in Weining, Guizhou province, on July 19, 2023. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong housing

My Take | Time to accept that Hong Kong’s golf club housing plan is a swing and a miss

A court ruling that found the EIA for the project was riddled with errors and breaches of the law may turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

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Climate change

Opinion | Circular economy must be centred in fight against plastic pollution

Instead of pitting recycling and reduction goals against each other, negotiators should consider solutions proven to remediate plastic waste.

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Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Ruling allows for a broader look at Hong Kong’s golf club housing plan

Hong Kong has embarked on major projects that will have an impact on the environment. It is essential to get the assessment process right.

The controversy over the decision to use some of Hong Kong’s oldest golf course for housing continues. Photo: Dickson Lee
Science

Chinese scientists say low-cost foam can remove microplastics from water

Researchers in China develop sustainable substance derived from squid bones and cotton to tackle harmful plastic particle pollution.

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Microplastics are widely found in cosmetic products and foods, and humans may ingest them without noticing. Photo: Shutterstock
Business of climate change

Hong Kong’s status as aviation, maritime hub faces green fuel challenge

Hong Kong has to act fast if it wants to become a green fuel hub for the aviation and maritime sectors, as both Singapore and China are way ahead, analysts say.

Wellness

Beans, peas better than veggie burgers as alternatives to meat

Eating plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy lowers the chance of an early death. Scientists ranked the best foods to switch to.

Business of climate change

Hong Kong bus firms need urgent help to buy zero-emission fleets: think tank

Companies face nearly US$770 million in spending they cannot handle without business model changes, says government-commissioned report.

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A hydrogen-powered bus completes its first cross-harbour trip for Citybus on July 14, 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | No global plastic treaty yet, but Hong Kong has work to do

Readers discuss the imperative of passing local legislation to curb plastic use, the authority vested in Malaysia’s Conference of Rulers, and the danger of narrow pavements.

A South Korean activist calls for a strong global plastics treaty outside the venue for the meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution in Busan, South Korea, on December 1. Photo: AP
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong plans 37 priority farmland areas but critics say some sites left out

Environment and Ecology Bureau says it has identified 37 agricultural priority areas comprising around 980 hectares of land.

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Indonesia

Is Indonesia ready for Prabowo’s dream of phasing out fossil fuels?

Indonesia will require ‘significant policy reforms’ to achieve Prabowo’s net-zero emissions goal by 2050, analysts say.

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Science

South China Sea: scientists see China collaboration as crucial for marine life

Foreign researchers hope Swire Institute of Marine Science in Hong Kong will aid fieldwork amid tension over sensitive waterways.

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David Baker, of SWIMS in Hong Kong, says partnerships with mainland Chinese institutions are important to further marine research. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong housing

Golf course ruling won’t have ‘huge impact’ on Hong Kong flats supply: John Lee

But chief executive says court ruling will significantly affect the number of flats, density and completion date of the project.

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Wellness

4 proven ways to get people to eat less meat and combat climate crisis

A plant-based diet can cut greenhouse gas emissions, but meat-eating habits are hard to change. Here are some strategies that are working.

Malaysia

After deadly floods, Malaysia-Thailand border region braces for more rain

Torrential rains have caused widespread devastation, and forecasters predict more downpours starting on Tuesday.

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Houses destroyed by floodwaters pictured in Tumpat, Malaysia, on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Climate change

Opinion | Southeast Asia’s energy transition is lacking both finance and policy

The bulk of funds needed will have to come from private finance, which requires a conducive environment that regulatory policy can create.

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Climate activists protest at the Cop 29 UN climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 23. Photo: EPA-EFE
Old Hong Kong

Why Hong Kong’s nature has captivated locals and visitors for centuries

Hong Kong’s outstanding natural habitat has long been a source of fascination for locals and professional botanists alike.

Hong Kong courts

Golf club reprieve as Hong Kong court quashes approval for 12,000 flats on site

Judge notes that decision could lead to public consultation being conducted again.

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New Zealand

‘Remarkable’: New Zealand scientists dissect world’s rarest whale

The week-long dissection offers a unique opportunity to study a deep-sea mammal that has never been seen alive.

Rangers walk beside the carcass of a rare spade-toothed whale after it was discovered washed ashore on a beach in New Zealand’s southern Otago province in July. Photo: New Zealand Department of Conservation / AFP
Nordic nations

Norway suspends deep-sea mining projects, government ally says

Oslo had plans to open large areas of its Arctic region next year for its inaugural seabed licensing round.

Norwegian oilfield platforms in the North Sea. File photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Philippine eagle hatchling dies in conservation setback

The hatching of the chick had stirred hopes that efforts to boost the endangered species’ numbers were bearing fruit.

Recycling and waste reduction

‘Challenging’: divided plastic pollution negotiators call for more time

Many countries meeting in South Korea had warned that a few nations were obstructing efforts to reach a global agreement on plastic pollution.

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