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Govt studies impact of new pollutants on water quality - DPM Fadillah

Govt studies impact of new pollutants on water quality - DPM Fadillah

One of the new pollutants gaining international attention is microplastic pollution in Malaysia's water sources, says Fadillah Yusof.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Olympics - Will the River Seine be suitable for swimming for the Paris 2024 Games?

Olympics - Will the River Seine be suitable for swimming for the Paris 2024 Games?

Pollution levels in the River Seine have raised health concerns for athletes.
Sat Jul 06 2024
AWANI Tonight: Reducing plastic pollution, expanding reuse systems

AWANI Tonight: Reducing plastic pollution, expanding reuse systems

As the government considers a national plastic policy, Hema Mahadevan from Greenpeace highlights key elements for a robust legal framework to phase out single-use plastics.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says

Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says

The world aims to protect 30 percent of the planet by 2030 to save wildlife from climate change, pollution and habitat destruction.
Sun Jun 30 2024
Consider This: Microplastics (Part 2) - The Environmental Cost of Microplastics

Consider This: Microplastics (Part 2) - The Environmental Cost of Microplastics

A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to hydro-ecologist Professor Dr Christopher Gibbins, Professor at the School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences at University of Nottingham Malaysia.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Consider This: Microplastics (Part 1) - Malaysia Leads in Microplastic Consumption

Consider This: Microplastics (Part 1) - Malaysia Leads in Microplastic Consumption

A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr K. Sudesh Kumar, Professor of Applied Microbiology at USM’s School of Biological Sciences.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke for a second day

Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke for a second day

Winds were expected to carry poisonous gas pollution away from the capital Reykjavik, authorities said.
Thu May 30 2024
Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis

Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis

Saudi Arabia and China, among the world's biggest plastics producers, insisted that GEF's traditional donor nations also pay for plastics.
Sat May 04 2024
Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production

Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production

Countries wrangled over whether the treaty should address how to tackle the overproduction of plastic.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine; 50 missing

Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine; 50 missing

Aftershocks could still be felt in Taipei, with more than 50 recorded, weather officials said.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Bangladesh, Pakistan and India bottom in air quality rankings in 2023, data shows

Bangladesh, Pakistan and India bottom in air quality rankings in 2023, data shows

Because of the climate conditions and geography (in South Asia), the pollution has nowhere to go, said Christi Chester Schroeder.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Thailand warns of high pollution in capital, asks govt staff to work from home

Thailand warns of high pollution in capital, asks govt staff to work from home

Air pollution caused by crop-related burning, industrial pollution and heavy traffic, and a smoky haze covered Bangkok's skyline.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Smog blankets Bangkok, prompting work from home

Smog blankets Bangkok, prompting work from home

Agencies under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) would operate from home on Thursday and Friday to reduce traffic and potential exposure for city employees.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Cancer care is more than survival

Cancer care is more than survival

Addressing not just the medical but the broader aspects of cancer care can benefit patients, communities and economies.
Sat Feb 10 2024
Hanoi flights halted as city faces worsening air pollution

Hanoi flights halted as city faces worsening air pollution

All flights to and from the international airport in Vietnam's capital Hanoi have been delayed or diverted to other cities on Friday.
Fri Feb 02 2024