South-East Asia Global Warming Newswire

How we made it: ‘Bonkers’ weather trends in March

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Extraordinary springtime temperatures in Central Asia have coincided with drought and extreme floods in vast areas of Australia …

6th BIMSTEC Summit 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand

​The 6th BIMSTEC Summit took place from 2nd to 4th April 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together leaders from the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) member countries: Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh, …

Tuvalu PM meets Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong

Tuvalu Prime Minister Kausea Natano met Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for the first time on Thursday at the Istana, where they reaffirmed the warm relations between the two countries. Home to a population of around 11,000 people, the Pacific island nation …

Mike White says The White Lotus season three ending addresses season one criticism

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Gumtree danger, but no one’s listening to me 

“I am in my 80s, next to my property there is a huge government gumtree that drops leaves and nuts on to my drive and into my courtyard. The hundreds of nuts are very dangerous because I slip on them.” But no-one in the bureaucracy is listening to RIA VAN …

April 13 Palm Sunday C Luke 19 28 40

When the pharisees demand Jesus silence his disciples during the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, his response carries an elementally deep truth: “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.” The very earth would take up the song of praise …

US Military Exits Climate Change After Wasteful Decade

The United States military has pursued an increasing number of programs to try to fight climate change for more than a decade. The Air Force, Army, and Navy each developed programs to use alternative energy and to reduce hydrocarbon-based fuels, with …

Can the Net-Zero Banking Alliance retain its sole Japanese member?

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In Thailand's Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, scientists confront the toll that human activity and climate change are having ...

British and Thai scientists hope to learn which trees are more resilient to climate change

Check illegal reclamation, DENR asked

MANILA, Philippines — As a barangay in Biñan City, Laguna remains flooded even during dry weather, fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) asked the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to check …

At BIMSTEC’s Bangkok Summit, Leaders Pledge Economic Integration Amid Global Flux

On April 4-5, leaders of the BIMSTEC countries — Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand — gathered in Bangkok for the grouping’s sixth summit. Known more by its acronym BIMSTEC than its expanded name — Bay of Bengal Initiative …

Ronin the rat breaks world record in Cambodia by detecting more than 100 landmines

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Rural Human Rights Defenders Face Serious and Growing Risks, UN Report Reveals

When a gold mine in rural Liberia spewed three million gallons of cyanide-laced wastewater into soil and groundwater in 2016, affected Indigenous communities’ calls for accountability went largely unanswered. Locals protested the Turkish company …

Women and youth key to Zimbabwe’s agricultural transformation

Picture Caption: Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Permanent Secretary Professor Obert Jiri addressing delegates at the Raregold Agricultural Excellence Expo 2025 at the weekend HARARE, Apr. 7 (NewsDay Live) - Women and …

Thailand visit, BIMSTEC participation fruitful: PM Oli

Kathmandu, April 5: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said his official visit to Thailand and attendance at the sixth Summit of the BIMSTEC was very successful and meaningful.  His official visit to Thailand has reached the bilateral relations to a new …

World : Climate Change Biggest Challenge In Southeast Asia, Surpassing Economic Issues - Survey

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, April 3 (Bernama) – The majority of Southeast Asians (55.3 per cent) say that climate change and extreme weather events are now the region’s biggest challenge, surpassing unemployment and economic recession, which had …

IMO MEPC 83 opens with climate focus

International Maritime Organization (IMO) opened the 83rd session of its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) this morning, describing it as “a pivotal moment in our collective efforts to address climate change”. IMO secretary-general Arsenio …

BMA, Australian Embassy and Climate Change Dept host RUCaS seminar

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), together with the Australian Embassy in Thailand and the Department of Climate Change and Environment, held the RUCaS regional seminar from March 25 to 26, 2025. The seminar aimed to gather perspectives and …

Scientists blame climate change for spread of infectious diseases and unleashing of ice-locked microbes in Arctic

Climate change in the Arctic is paving the way for the spread of infectious diseases with pandemic potential, warn scientists. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- by University of Sharjah …

Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla, India) Joins the Methanol Institute to Advance Green Fuel Bunkering

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Methanol Institute (MI) is pleased to welcome Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) as its newest member. As one of India’s largest major ports, handling approximately 140 million tonnes of …

HICC Pet Expands Its Pet Grooming & Wellness Line with 7 New Must-Have Products for the Modern Pet Parent

With premium ingredients like CocoPlex™ Fermented Coconut Oil, Manuka Honey, and Hypochlorous Acid, the products prioritize safety, quality, and convenience. BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HICC Pet, a leader in …

S&P Concrete Construction Expands ADU Concrete Services Across Orange and Los Angeles Counties

Huntington Beach-based contractor helps homeowners build ADUs with quality concrete foundations, driveways, and patios in Orange and LA Counties. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California continues to face a …

TerraVolt Soil Remediation Unveils Bold New Chapter: New Name, New Leadership, and $3.1M Financing Effort

Privately held 12974533 Canada Inc. O/A ElectroKinetic Soil Treatment, is stepping into a transformative new era as TerraVolt Soil Remediation. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TerraVolt Soil Remediation Unveils …

Global Transformational Leader in Sustainability, Maninder Singh, Urges: We Must Act as Responsible Grandparents

WCRCINT Leaders of the Year 2025: Global Transformational Leader: Maninder Singh, Manzeera Solutions, UK LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a celebration of innovation, sustainability, and ethical leadership, the …

The Chill Brothers Expand Home Comfort Solutions with Insulation Services through Owens Corning AirCare® Program

Houston-Based HVAC Company Partners with Owens Corning to Offer Premium Insulation Services HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Chill Brothers, a leading provider of HVAC solutions, proudly announces the expansion …

Capital Q Ventures Announces Investment in Flora Advanced Materials

Capital Q Ventures Announces Significant Strategic Investment in Flora Advanced Materials to Accelerate Innovation in Sustainable Coatings and Smart Materials MAITLAND, FL, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Capital Q Ventures, a …

August Homes Highlights Energy-Efficient Custom Homebuilding in Maryland and Virginia

Custom home builder in Maryland & Virginia using Net Zero and Passivhaus design for energy-efficient, sustainable residential construction. FREDERICK, MD, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- August Homes, a custom home builder …

Process Insights Unveils TIGER OPTICS T-I Max EtO Trace Ethylene Oxide Gas Analyzer

Process Insights Unveils TIGER OPTICS T-I Max EtO Trace Ethylene Oxide Gas Analyzer HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Process Insights is proud to announce the launch of the TIGER OPTICS™ T-I Max EtO™ Trace Ethylene …

Fredericksburg Texas Land Clearing Post Crabapple Fire and MFR Grants

Fredericksburg Texas Land Clearing Post Crabapple Fire and Mechanical Fuel Reduction (MFR) Grant ignites at landclearingnearme.contractors AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas A&M Grants Tackle Wildfire Risks …

New Website UV Index Checker Tracks Real-Time UV Levels by City for Safer Outdoor Planning

UV Index Checker provides city-specific UV index data, forecasts, and sun safety tips to support informed decisions about sun exposure. TUSCALOOSA, AL, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new digital resource, UV Index Checker, …

CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE PLATFORM to REVOLUTIONIZE FARMING in WEST AFRICA LAUNCHES CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN on INDIEGOGO

Empowering Farmers to Combat Climate Change and Boost Food Security in West Africa BRONX, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mita Project launched a groundbreaking Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for the development of an …

Drain Filter: Powerless Grating Filter Protects Cities from Flooding

Drain Filter’s Grating Filter stops urban flooding without power, cutting maintenance costs and boosting city safety with eco-friendly stormwater tech. PANGYO, GYEONGGI-DO, SOUTH KOREA, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Urban flooding is a …

WTFem Announces Lineup of Career-Focused Programming at 2025 National Hurricane Conference

WTFem Events to Offer Insights, Education, Networking and Professional Development For Women; Conference Takes Place in New Orleans, LA from April 14-17, 2025 NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- – Women in the …

Keepingly® Officially Launches Tech-Forward Platform to Transform Homeownership

Empowering homeowners with a smart, all-in-one platform to manage home finances, documents, and maintenance with confidence and ease. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Keepingly®, a Techstars-backed homeownership …

Unveiling the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka: Echoes of Prehistoric Life

Tracing Human History through Art, Stone, and Time in the Heart of Incredible India BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nestled in the Vindhyan hills of Madhya Pradesh, the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka offer a …

Fredericksburg Texas Land Clearing Post Crabapple Fire and MFR Grants

Fredericksburg Texas Land Clearing Post Crabapple Fire and Mechanical Fuel Reduction (MFR) Grant ignites at landclearingnearme.contractors AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas A&M Grants Tackle Wildfire Risks with …

Conserv Introduces the FR 430 SC Convertible Upright Freezer-Refrigerator

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Conserv Appliance expands its lineup with the launch of the FR 430 SC Convertible Upright Freezer-Refrigerator, a versatile and compact storage solution designed to adapt to a range …

BLUETTI Partners with Leave No Trace to Power Sustainable Outdoor Adventures

BLUETTI empowers Leave No Trace’s educational programs with innovative clean energy solutions. TORONTO, CANADA, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BLUETTI, a leading innovator in clean energy solutions, announced a partnership with Leave No …