![Rooted resilience: Urban trees and climate adaptation in Malaysian cities Rooted resilience: Urban trees and climate adaptation in Malaysian cities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697702773_thinkcity.jpg)
Rooted resilience: Urban trees and climate adaptation in Malaysian cities
The future of Malaysia's urban landscapes hinges on our ability to adapt and innovate in the face of climate change.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![Fallen trees: Special committee to hold first meeting this month - Dr Zaliha Fallen trees: Special committee to hold first meeting this month - Dr Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717478725_tbmemorandumpersefa.jpg)
Fallen trees: Special committee to hold first meeting this month - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said among the stakeholders in the special committee were NGOs, arborists (woody plant experts) and experts from the FRIM.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Millions without power as cyclone Remal pounds Bangladesh and India Millions without power as cyclone Remal pounds Bangladesh and India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716774373_tbCycloneRemal.jpg)
Millions without power as cyclone Remal pounds Bangladesh and India
Many coastal towns were left in the dark as fallen trees and broken lines disrupted supply, power ministry officials said.
Mon May 27 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 2) — Help Trees Thrive In Concrete Jungles
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Mohd Zailani Jamil, President of the Malaysia Society of Arboriculture.
Fri May 17 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 1) — Trees as Assets: Valuing Our Urban Canopy
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Koh Cha-Ly, Founder and CEO of Urbanmetry, a data company which uses proprietary algorithms to analyse big data from cities. She is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Commission for Nature Positive Cities.
Fri May 17 2024
![PM wants 100 trees planted for every tree felled in KL PM wants 100 trees planted for every tree felled in KL](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715761567_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM wants 100 trees planted for every tree felled in KL
According to Dr Zaliha Mustafa, DBKL has been instructed to promptly fell trees at risk of getting uprooted.
Wed May 15 2024
![Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712894240_TBKISHIDA.jpg)
Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift
Fumio Kishida referred to work the US National Park Service is undertaking to spruce up the Tidal Basin, an area of parkland in Washington.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![Oregon schoolteacher finds missing Boeing plane part in backyard trees Oregon schoolteacher finds missing Boeing plane part in backyard trees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704781256_TBAirlinesFlight.jpg)
Oregon schoolteacher finds missing Boeing plane part in backyard trees
Bob Sauer had found a panel known as a mid-cabin door plug that is used to replace an exit.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Climate change threatens Hungary's Christmas trees Climate change threatens Hungary's Christmas trees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701429809_TBHUNGARYXMASTREE.jpg)
Climate change threatens Hungary's Christmas trees
Villagers are worried their livelihood could be in danger as pine forests are shrinking due to climate change.
Sat Dec 02 2023
![Astro adopts 27 trees at Taman Tugu Astro adopts 27 trees at Taman Tugu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700831531_astro.jpg)
Astro adopts 27 trees at Taman Tugu
Astros contribution was the result of funds collected through the successful RimbaKita Run/Walk programme held in September this year.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![Huge ancient solar storm revealed by tree rings in French Alps Huge ancient solar storm revealed by tree rings in French Alps](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51697176558_Subfossil.jpg)
Huge ancient solar storm revealed by tree rings in French Alps
Researchers said the solar storm - the sun sending a large burst of energetic particles into space - occurred 14,300 years ago.
Sat Oct 14 2023
![More than 73.2 million trees already planted through 100 million tree planting campaign - FRIM More than 73.2 million trees already planted through 100 million tree planting campaign - FRIM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695204087_FRIM.jpg)
More than 73.2 million trees already planted through 100 million tree planting campaign - FRIM
FRIM's Dr Norwati Muhammad said the campaign was a greening programme aimed at maintaining and increasing green cover in the country.
Wed Sep 20 2023
![Death toll after landslides in Indian Himalayas rises to 57; 10 still missing Death toll after landslides in Indian Himalayas rises to 57; 10 still missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692007428_India.jpg)
Death toll after landslides in Indian Himalayas rises to 57; 10 still missing
Structures were swept away under rocks and falling trees, roads had caved in, and power and the railway network disrupted.
Wed Aug 16 2023
![The urban jungle needs more trees The urban jungle needs more trees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621224350_HijrahWarrior.jpg)
The urban jungle needs more trees
As cities grow and heat up, its time to get rid of your air-conditioner and have more plants in your homes.
Fri Jun 16 2023
![Cherry blossom mingles with barbed wire and trenches in Kyiv park Cherry blossom mingles with barbed wire and trenches in Kyiv park](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61683283824_cherryblossomsKyi.jpg)
Cherry blossom mingles with barbed wire and trenches in Kyiv park
For some of the visitors, the stark reminders of the war are as important as the springtime glory of the trees.
Sat May 06 2023