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Climate activists attend a protest at the United Nations Climate Change Conference Cop29 in Azerbaijan on Friday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Cop29 draft deal proposes rich nations give US$250 billion in climate finance

‘No one is comfortable with the number,’ said a negotiator; ‘there’s next to nothing’ on increasing the number of nations contributing to funding.

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One Earth Alliance names council members, advisers to drive green initiatives

Open Questions | Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Recap | Lula pushes action at G20, Asia’s rice revolution: 6 climate stories

From super typhoons to dengue outbreaks, climate change is having an impact across the globe. Here are six of our latest stories.

Asia’s rice farmers are striving to tackle the urgent challenges of climate change by transforming rice production into a sustainable and profitable venture. Photo: AFP

New Delhi orders work from home as smog remains

Letters | Can the UN’s climate framework rise to the occasion?

Readers discuss the stakes of reaching a climate finance deal at Cop29 and the need for a global effort against greenhouse gas emissions.

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Recap | Car hits children outside school, toxic smog visible from space: 6 news videos

From a harrowing car incident in China to a toxic smog cloud visible from space, explore six stories from the video team at the South China Morning Post.

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Video footage circulating online showed the aftermath of the incident outside a school in Hunan. Photo: AFP

Letters | Spain’s deadly floods another wake-up call for Hong Kong

Readers discuss the urgent need to manage climate risks, the real danger on MTR escalators, and paying attention to domestic workers’ mental health.

‘Cannot wait to sow seeds’: Indian farmers burn stubble despite fines, toxic smog

While authorities fine violators, farmers say they are forced to burn due to the short window between harvests and lack of government support.

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Opinion | US must be consistent to reclaim climate leadership role from China

As China emerges as a climate leader, the US can still be a reliable partner by staying in global agreements and making progress at home.

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The sun sets on a windmill farm in McCook, Texas, on July 20, 2022. Photo: AP

HSBC, Cathay Pacific, EcoCeres sign Hong Kong sustainable aviation fuel pact

Deal eliminates emissions equal to 10,000 round-trip flights between Hong Kong and London, lender says.

A Cathay Pacific Airways plane takes off from Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Future-proofing rice: how Asia’s farmers are innovating against climate odds

From India to Vietnam, a new wave of innovation is transforming traditional rice farming into a resilient and eco-friendly industry.

Video | South Asia’s toxic smog visible from space

Nasa satellite images showed a thick smog covering several South Asian cities.

Recap | Smog shuts New Delhi schools, Shanghai tops pollution list: 6 environment stories

From India’s toxic smog crisis to McDonald’s tackling cow methane, explore the global fight against pollution in our latest stories on the environment.

People drive amid heavy smog near New Delhi, India, this month. Pollution levels in the Indian capital have soared way above WHO recommended limits. Photo: EPA

South Asia’s toxic smog visible from space

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Japan eyes Chinese tram for Mount Fuji to cut costs and emissions

The Chinese-made Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit, which runs on rubber tyres and promises lower construction costs and reduced CO2 emissions.

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‘My eyes have been burning’: New Delhi shuts schools as smog 60 times WHO limit

The city faces an annual smog crisis, blamed on stubble burning, factories, and traffic, with authorities implementing restrictions to curb pollution.

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UN chief urges G20 ‘leadership’ on stalled climate talks

Antonio Guterres said the spotlight was on G20 countries, which account for 80 per cent of global emissions.

UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ahead of the G20 Summit. Photo: AFP

Parts of Hong Kong flood as Severe Tropical Storm Man-yi nears

Observatory says No 1 warning will be in place until 10am on Tuesday, and likelihood of issuing higher signal is ‘relatively low’.

World watches Rio for G20 climate talks breakthrough

Negotiators at UN talks in Azerbaijan hit an impasse on climate finance that they hope leaders of the world’s 20 major economies can break.

Bangladesh deaths from dengue cross 400 as outbreak worsens

Scientists say changing weather patterns are creating ideal conditions for dengue to flourish and spread.

A city corporation worker sprays fumigator to control mosquitoes, as number of dengue infected patients increase, in Bangladesh. File photo: Reuters

Hong Kong start-up develops AI-powered smart bin to tackle recycling

Green AI’s smart collection bin can sort waste into four categories – plastic bottles , aluminium cans, drinks cartons and general refuse.

Cola Lam, CEO of Green Al Technology, gives a demonstration of the smart sorting bin at the company’s offices at Hong Kong Science Park in Sha Tin. Photo: Edmond So

Parkgoers in New Delhi’s Lodhi Garden say toxic pollution won’t force them out

Others said if the pollution persists, they may have no choice but to abandon their exercise routines in the park.

Apec statement calls for enhanced free trade, climate action

Leaders statement on comes despite deep scepticism on trade from incoming US president-elect Trump.

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Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

Wright is a supporter of oil and gas development and a critic of the fight against climate change, as well as a Trump campaign donor.

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US President-elect Donald Trump gestures as he meets House Republicans on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

Opinion | As China-Japan climate action grows, Tokyo must rethink LNG push in Asia

Japan’s progress in shrinking its domestic carbon footprint is being offset by its aggressive LNG development drive in South and Southeast Asia.

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An LNG tanker at the Negishi LNG Terminal, which is jointly operated by Tokyo Gas and JERA, in Yokohama, in 2019. Japan is persuading nations in the region to consider developing more LNG infrastructure when much of the world is sounding the alarm about such projects. Photo: Reuters

Nepal trekking – without the crowds but with community spirit

An alternative to Nepal’s Poon Hill, Mohare Danda has comparable Himalayan views, a fraction of the crowds, and benefits local women and families

Xi Jinping weighs pros and cons of China’s shrinking population

Excerpts of speech to economic officials last year reveal Chinese leader’s views on reduced workforce and pressure on resources.

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16 October, 2024
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