2017/06/09 |
Lizard DNA has Surprising Lessons for India's Grasslands
Unexpected diversity of a family of lizards in India implies that tropical grasslands are not human-made ecosystems as often argued.
2017/06/06 |
From Laggard to Leader: China's New Role in Fighting Climate Change
If China implements a national carbon tax system, this would be the most important climate policy decision taken by any government so far, and would put China into a clear global leadership position on climate change.
2017/06/01 |
INFOGRAPHIC: How Climate Change Will Impact Taiwan
If you’re worried about rising sea levels, stay out of Yilan
2017/06/01 |
Singapore’s Massive Role in Trading Shark Fins Exposed
According to trade records in 2012-2013, Singapore’s shark fin exports were worth US$40 million, closely following Hong Kong’s US$45 million.
2017/05/19 |
INFOGRAPHIC: Taiwan’s Cities are One Giant Heat Sink
If you want to keep cool in Taiwan, start growing some rice or fish.
2017/05/18 |
Rare and Secretive Bay Cat Caught on Camera in Borneo
The secretive bay cat was photographed and filmed in a new location that is about 40 miles outside its currently known distribution range in Borneo.
2017/05/11 |
Green Energy for a Nuclear-Free, Low-Carbon Future
The key factor explaining the optimism surrounding green energy in Taiwan is not the rate of current progress, but rather belief that finally, the government is solidly behind the industry.
2017/05/09 |
Sandmining is Destroying Asia’s Rivers
Uncontrolled and mostly illegal extraction of sand and rocks from riverbeds for construction is killing rivers across South Asia and China, and must be tightly controlled.
2017/05/03 |
PODCAST: Can Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?
Check out the latest episode of The News Lens Radio.
2017/04/21 |
PODCAST: Is Taiwan Adrift in a Sea of Trash?
Check out the latest episode of The News Lens Radio.
2017/04/11 |
One of the Last Three Rhinos in Malaysia is Critically Ill
A female Sumatran rhino is suffering an abscess deep in her jaw and has not responded to treatment.
2017/04/05 |
Q&A: Taiwan 'Soil Doctors’ Startup and the Future of Organic Farming
Referring to themselves as ‘soil doctors,’ an interesting startup, TSBiotech, has big dreams for transforming the future of organic farming in Taiwan and beyond.
2017/03/30 |
Survey of Previously Inaccessible Region of Myanmar Reveals Many Endangered Species
Recent surveys recorded 31 species of mammals in Karen state in southeast Myanmar, a region that has been excluded from previous scientific assessments due to military conflict.
2017/03/28 |
Sticks, Carrots and Toxic Carrots: Clearing the Air in China and India
Both countries can do more to ensure that policies on air pollution and clean energy are aligned.
2017/03/20 |
Trouble for Taiwan’s Paradise
With casino gaming off the table, the economy of the idyllic offshore islands of Penghu is more dependent than ever on shaky seasonal tourism.
2017/03/18 |
The Global Drain: Why China’s Water Pollution Crisis Should Matter to the Rest of the World
Can China simply get rich first and clean-up later?
2017/03/09 |
Trapped Elephants Face Mob Attacks in India
A video shows hundreds of men descending upon a herd of elephants every time they move out of the forest patches in search of food.
2017/03/02 |
7 New Frogs Discovered in India, Some Smaller Than a Thumbnail
Four of these frogs are only 12 to 16 millimeter in length, making them some of the smallest frogs in the world.