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OPINION

US, Europe drive emissions higher

Published on 17/05/2025

» The world’s largest power polluter, China, made its biggest cut to power emissions since 2020 so far this year, but global power emissions have still held largely flat due to higher fossil fuel power generation in the United States and Europe.

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THAILAND

Warning: Carcinogens in air near fire-razed warehouse

Post Reporters, Published on 13/05/2025

» People in Lat Krabang district of Bangkok were warned on Tuesday there are carcinogens in the air within 700 metres of a burnt-out furniture warehouse still giving off smoke. 

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THAILAND

Residents use electric fans in protest against charcoal plant fumes

Published on 12/05/2025

» CHACHOENGSAO – Residents of Bang Nam Priao district held a protest against a charcoal-making factory on Sunday, bringing electric fans to symbolically blow away the smelly pollution from the plant they say  also causes health problems in the area.

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THAILAND

Evacuation ordered around Bangkok’s burning furniture plant

Post Reporters, Published on 12/05/2025

» Bangkok's City Hall has urged people living near the burning furniture factory in Lat Krabang district to evacuate immediately to avoid toxic smoke.

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THAILAND

Poor dietary choices burden Thai healthcare, cut economic growth

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/05/2025

» The Department of Health Promotion (DHPS) has raised concerns over the nation’s dietary habits, highlighting the risk of Thais picking up non-communicable diseases (NCDs) due to excessive consumption of sweet, salty, and fatty foods.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2025

» The amount of PM2.5 air pollution has increased in Thailand in recent years, driven by multiple factors such as industrial manufacturing, the widespread use of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, and the open burning of garbage and agricultural crop residue.

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WORLD

18 killed, fires still burning in huge Iran port blast

AFP, Published on 27/04/2025

» TEHRAN - Fires were blazing Sunday a day after a massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port, killing at least 18 people and wounding 800 others, according to state media.

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THAILAND

Fires pollute Mae Hong Son, 61 hotspots detected

Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 22/04/2025

» CHIANG MAI - Mae Hong Son was blanketed by unhealthy ultra-fine dust on Tuesday as wildfires continued to spread across the northern province, with 61 live hotspots detected.

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OPINION

Environment on the up as world prospers

Oped, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 22/04/2025

» As we celebrate Earth Day today, it's tempting to believe that the world is on the brink of environmental collapse. We are constantly inundated by dire predictions of climate catastrophe and warnings about the planet's imminent destruction. But this is misleading. Rather than panic, we should take a moment to appreciate the remarkable progress we've made in improving the environment -- and acknowledge that a key factor is prosperity.

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OPINION

Earth needs real action

Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/04/2025

» Today, countries across the globe mark Earth Day, an annual event aimed at demonstrating their commitment to protecting the environment. While Thailand is still plagued by a plethora of pollution-related problems, there are still reasons for Thais to remain optimistic.