2017/02/21 |
Should Hong Kong Keep its Zoo?
The debate around the existence of Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Garden comes at a time of shifting values towards animal rights in the city and across Asia.
2017/02/21 |
New Threats Emerge as Rhino Numbers Recover
Rhino numbers have slowly recovered after stringent steps against hunting and poaching, but climate change and invasive species offer new threats.
2017/02/17 |
Chainsaw Injuries in Myanmar Tied to Illegal Logging
Despite Myanmar’s nationwide commercial logging ban in 2016, illegal loggers continue to find work cutting down trees with chain saws, imported largely from China and often obtained illegally and used without training or protective gear, according to a months-long investigation by Mongabay.
2017/02/13 |
The Ups and Downs of Chinese Dams on Mekong: New Report
A new study shows the significant impact of Chinese dams on the Mekong, but it is not all bad.
2017/02/07 |
Blasting the Mekong for Commercial Shipping
Thai government moves ahead with plans to demolish rocks and islets to allow cargo ships from China, sparking outrage among environmentalists.
2017/01/28 |
BOOK REVIEW: 'Green Growth: Ideology, Political Economy and the Alternatives'
In 'Green Growth: Ideology, Political Economy and the Alternatives' editors Gareth Dale, Manu V. Mathai and Jose Puppim de Oliveira bring together a range of contributors to challenge the green growth paradigm and outline alternative approaches. This is a rigorous and compelling book that Geoff Goodwin recommends to all those looking to better understand our current environmental crisis.
2017/01/16 |
An Asthma Patient in Every House
Often overlooked, the massive amount of air pollution created by stone crushing machines is a major health hazard for mountain communities from where the stone is mined.
2017/01/04 |
From Turning Tricks to Stomping Kickflips in Jakarta
Park life in the slums: Why the problems facing the controversial Jakarta governor could hurt the city’s skateboarding community.
2016/12/21 |
Murder in Myanmar: Reporter's Death Linked to Illegal Logging
Journalist’s death highlights plight of Myanmar’s forests and corruption of illegal logging trade to India and China
2016/12/19 |
A Sad Slice of Pizza
The plight of Pizza the polar bear is a sad reflection of our relationship with wildlife and nature.
2016/12/08 |
PHOTO STORY: The Lifeblood of Coastal Conservation in Asia
Climate change, industrial fishing and pollution pose constant and increasing threats to coastal and marine ecosystems. These communities are fighting back.
2016/12/05 |
From Tufts to Dust, Cotton Accelerates Xinjiang Desertification
As the region’s deserts grow, so does the plight of its cotton farmers.
2016/12/01 |
In China We Trust: The Promise of a New Carbon Market
As China prepares to open a national carbon market, no immediate emissions reduction is expected when it opens next year, but its huge scale provides hope for reductions from 2020 onwards.
2016/11/30 |
CARTOON: U.S. Dumping ‘Eco-Recycled’ Trash on Hong Kong
A different take on Hong Kong's eco-recycling scandal.
2016/11/30 |
Meet Karachi’s Water Mafia
As Karachi’s municipal authorities struggle and fail to meet the rising water demand of residents and industrial units, an illegal mafia has stepped into the breach.
2016/11/29 |
Building the World's First Retirement Home For Killer Whales
The Whale Sanctuary Project is building a place for old SeaWorld performers.
2016/11/28 |
Pollution From India, China Reaches Stratosphere
Pollution is also affecting the pattern of the South Asian monsoon.