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A worker stands near a mining pit in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Photo: AP

Indonesia’s enforcement ‘weakness’ exposed in trial on illegal mining

Analysts say illegal mining has become a problem that is ‘intentionally not resolved’, given lack of supervision, authorities’ alleged complicity.

Analysts say illegal mining has become a problem that is ‘intentionally not resolved’, given lack of supervision, authorities’ alleged complicity

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The View | How Hong Kong can lead the way on sustainable textiles

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Editorial | Deal on monitoring Japan’s Fukushima water best way forward

The View | Indonesia and Philippines must clean up their nickel mines

A US report on worker exploitation adds urgency to the call for reform of an industry already battling accusations of environmental abuse.

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Nickel slag waste is disposed of at a temporary storage area of a nickel mine in Sorowako, South Sulawesi, on August 2. While nickel holds great value, we must remember that vibrant forests, unique species and rich aquatic ecosystems are priceless treasures. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong’s Vitasoy sees young talent as key ingredient in sustainability push

“We are at the beginning of the journey and we need help,” CEO Roberto Guidetti says as company works on climate-transition goals.

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Asian companies face reputation risk as tougher EU sustainability rules kick in

New EU rules take sustainability reporting to unprecedented levels, Deloitte says, allowing well-prepared companies to build an advantage.

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Japan braces for dual typhoons as study reveals 1 in 5 face flooding risk

Japan needs to improve flood defences and early-warning systems to give residents more time to evacuate when danger threatens, experts say.

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A house in central Japan’s Noto peninsula risks being washed away by a swollen river following last month’s heavy rain. Photo: Kyodo News via AP

Will Mumbai’s US$6.9 billion roads plan fix gridlock in India’s finance hub?

The ambitious “Mumbai in Minutes” initiative promises faster commutes, but experts warn of land acquisition and environmental hurdles.

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As Hurricane Helene death toll grows, Biden defends US government response

US President Joe Biden will visit storm-ravaged North Carolina, where hundreds are still unaccounted for.

Harris vs. Trump: Asia counts the cost of climate in US presidential polls

While Kamala Harris is expected to champion aggressive climate policies, a Donald Trump victory could undermine international climate agreements.

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The US election could impact climate policy, with Kamala Harris may be expected to boost green funding for Asia, while Donald Trump could undermine global climate agreements. Photo: AFP

142 years of coal power ends in UK as last coal-fired plant closes

Britain is the first G7 nation to phase out the fossil fuel, part of efforts to generate all energy from renewable sources by 2030.

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Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station in Nottingham, England, the last in the UK to use coal, is closing. Photo: AP

‘Potentially very destructive’ Typhoon Krathon lashes northern Philippines

The slow-moving Krathon was blowing westwards and could strengthen into a super typhoon, government forecasters said.

15 die in Indonesia mine collapse after rain causes landslide

Villagers were digging for grains of gold at the remote illegal mine in West Sumatra.

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‘Environmental sin’: Indonesia slammed for reversal on sea sand export ban

Environmental activists warn lifting the ban could devastate marine life and endanger small islands already threatened by erosion.

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A dredging vessel spewing sand imported from Indonesia fills the seabed off western Singapore in 2002, before Indonesia imposed its export ban. Photo: AFP

Weakening Hurricane Helene still ‘extremely dangerous’ after hitting Florida

Helene has weakened to a Category 1 hurricane but has still killed one person, flooded neighbourhoods and left over 2 million homes and businesses without power.

Hurricane Helene in the Gulf of Mexico moving towards Florida. Photo: NOAA via AP

Letters | How Shanghai, Shenzhen and Singapore could inspire Hong Kong on climate change

Readers discuss climate adaptation strategies Hong Kong could adopt, and options for elderly taxi drivers.

Malaysian resort stops using shotguns to kill crows after backlash

As tourists dined nearby, a local outcry forced officials to reconsider their crow control tactics in the bustling Penang resort area.

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Exclusive | With major waterway plans in the pipeline, is China in its ‘grand canal era’?

Local governments seeking economy-boosting infrastructure projects are pitching costly waterways, ushering in a ‘grand canal era’ and raising eyebrows.

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Chinese scientists create energy from lotus leaves, opening door to plant power

Study uncovers hydrovoltaic effect of leaf transpiration and gives ‘fresh perspective for advancing green energy technologies’, team writes.

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Malaysia faces call to cut palm oil windfall tax as pressures on producers mount

With Malaysian palm oil producers facing price pressures, the finance ministry may consider trimming the windfall tax levied on the sector.

Amazon rainforest has lost an area the size of Germany and France

Deforestation, mainly for mining and agriculture, has led to the loss of more than 880,000 sq km of forest cover since 1985, experts say.

Forest fire devastation in the Amazon, in Labrea, Amazonas state, Brazil. Photo: Reuters

Fish bone pasta, watermelon rind juice, and more ways to reduce food waste

The hotel’s executive chef Tony Wong Chi-chuen saw how many fish bones were left over from the hotel’s daily buffet – and made fettuccine with them.

Fish Bar’s executive chef Tony Wong saw how many fish bones were left over from the hotel’s daily buffet – and made fettuccine with them. Photo: JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong,

California sues oil giant Exxon over global plastic pollution

California attorney general accuses ExxonMobil of ‘decades-long deception’ for promising that plastics it produced would be recycled.

‘The biggest crime’ – paediatrician on why climate change hurts our kids

Children worldwide are suffering the effects of climate change, both physically and mentally, says Dr Debra Hendrickson in her new book.

Floods in Japan kill at least 7 on earthquake-battered peninsula

Ishikawa is still reeling from a magnitude-7.5 quake earlier this year, which toppled buildings, triggered tsunamis and sparked a major fire.

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A flooded residential area in Wajima city, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan. Photo: Kyodo via Reuters

China needs mandate to phase out coal by 2045, push clean-energy transition: experts

Such a mandate would require structural changes to the country’s power system and economic model, according to climate expert Simon Sharpe.

A worker sorts coal near a mine in Datong, a city in northern Shanxi province. Photo: AFP

Swiss voters reject plan to better protect the country’s biodiversity

Citizens voted against an initiative to expand the protection of nature reserves, fearing economic development would suffer.

Leading climate activist released from Vietnam jail

The release of Hong and other activists comes right before a trip by Vietnam’s top leader to the US.

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