Businesses move ahead of environmental law makers
Anger at single-use plastic items such as straws and bags that are not biodegradable
Tag: environmental
Can a minimalist mindset help save the planet?
Only about 10 percent of survey respondents said that reducing their environmental impact was their primary motivation for practicing minimalism.
Activists challenge Merkel on climate
Environmental groups announce they had filed two lawsuits against Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government.
Activists urge more action on climate change
Activists urges world governments to be more active in addressing climate change.
Youth urged to curb plastic use
Environment Ministry officials and experts urge youths to reduce plastic consumption to save the environment.
With big business touting ethics, how do small brands survive?
Big businesses want to show they care about people and the planet, not just profits.
Sustainable development project with Sweden approved
A two-year project aimed at providing solutions to environmental problems is set.
NGOs want environmental impact report access
Environmental impact assessment reports are not widely disseminated to the public.
Environmental psychology: How do you feel about that coffee to go?
DW’s Hannah Fuchs likes to think she’s pretty responsible about her environmental impact. But the guilt induced by a take-out coffee got her asking why even the most eco-conscious of us slip up.
Is high finance growing a social conscience? Survey says yes
Financiers are increasingly considering the environmental impact of their investments.
Five arrested over Brazil dam collapse
Brazilian police arrest 5 people in connection with the iron-ore waste dam collapse.
Sweden funds Kingdom’s research endeavours
It is inarguable that high qua-lity research is one of the core elements for developing countries to create feasible and highly effective strategies towards economic, educatio-nal, environmental and social prosperity.
Germany to insulate industry from costs of culling coal
Berlin is looking to ditch cheap coal-fired power for environmental reasons.
China’s steel machines find unwelcome home in SEA
Polluting producers of low-quality steel have made their way to parts of Southeast Asia.
Activist asks UN to review EU-Vietnam timber deal
An environmental bid to the UN to oppose the EU-Vietnam timber trade deal.
EU reassures NGOs over timber trade with Vietnam
The EU quashes concerns over a trade deal on tropical timber with Vietnam.
Halt Vietnam timber deal: NGOs
A group of environmental NGOs has called on the European Union to postpone signing a trade deal on tropical timber with Vietnam until Vietnam declares a moratorium on illegal timber imports from Cambodia’s forests.
Enviromental NGOs call for EU not to sign timber deal with Vietnam
A group of environmental NGOs has called on the European Union to postpone the signing of a trade deal on tropical timber with Vietnam until Vietnam declares a moratorium on illegal timber import from Cambodia’s natural forests.
Modi gets UN’s highest environmental honour
Indian PM wins Champions of the Earth Award, the UN highest environmental honour.
Fishermen and farmers want environmental issues addressed
With the government pushing the sustainable development goals (SDG) agenda forward, fishermen and farmers urged authorities to address the various ecological and environmental challenges.
BHP to fight class action
BHP vowe to fight an Australian class action alleging the mining giant breached its disclosure obligations.
Parties debate environmental issues
Three political parties pledged to address land disputes, environmental problems and unscrupulous foreign investments.
Golden Rice secures $14 million loan
Golden Rice, a local rice miller and exporter, will expand its production capacity with a new $14 million loan disbursed by Proparco.
Fighting to gain villagers’ environmental support
An American man and his Australian wife have been living in Cambodia since the 1990s.
Six years on, Chut Wutty family still seeking justice
The family of late environmental activist Chut Wutty and NGOs call to seek justice .
‘We Are One’ showcases full range of Khmer culture
To promote awareness of cultural and environmental issues, 123 students from about 20 universities have volunteered to help organise the “We Are One” event, which will be launched on Nov. 18 at Chaktomuk Hall.
Young Thais blend profit with social good
A growing number of young Thai entrepreneurs like Pai are getting involved in activities that have traditionally been the domain of the government and development groups.
GMS gets closer to a food safety strategy
A strategy promoting safe and environment-friendly agriculture products to be finalised.
