by Abriel | Mar 2, 2018 | 2018, Climate Action
The Australian Antarctic Division said the latest satellite data showed only a total 2.15 million square kilometers surrounding the icy continent during the lowest point in February during the summer season, the second-lowest on record. The minimum record was set in...
by Abriel | Mar 1, 2018 | 2018, Climate Action
A national recycling effort collected just 2% of the total amount of waste generated by the domestic sector in 2016, falling far behind other waste collection efforts. Dr Khor said the public waste collectors collected about 44,200 tonnes of recyclables in 2016, and...
by Abriel | Mar 1, 2018 | 2018, Climate Action
Right now it’s colder in parts of England than the North Pole in a freakish weather event that is alarming scientists. In recent days, temperatures have soared in the Arctic, while the normally freezing weather has shifted south and is now blasting parts of...
by Abriel | Feb 28, 2018 | 2018, Climate Action
Global warming is on track to wipe out 70% of the world’s King penguins by century’s end, putting the regal birds on a path towards extinction, researchers warned. As climate change drives away the fish and squid upon which the flightless creatures depend,...
by Abriel | Feb 27, 2018 | 2018, Climate Action
Social entrepreneur Anthea Ong, 49, gave up her car in 2010 after 20 years of driving to reduce her carbon footprint. For the environmentalist, joining an Antarctica expedition as part of a 100-strong team, which includes climate change scientists and entrepreneurs...
by Abriel | Feb 22, 2018 | 2018, Climate Action
Taiwan is planning a blanket ban on single-use plastic items including straws, cups and shopping bags by 2030. It is the latest push by Taiwan to cut waste and pollution after introducing a recycling program and charges for plastic bags. The island’s eco-drive has...