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Heatwaves to worsen, experts warn
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/04/2023
» The El Nino weather pattern will bring a hotter and drier climate across Thailand in the coming months, say climate experts.
Bangkok is still sinking, and fast
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/02/2023
» Getting Bangkok ready for the results of climate change is crucial for saving the city from sinking under rising sea levels, climate experts say.
Govt urged to ramp up action on greenhouse gas emissions
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 10/10/2018
» Thailand will have to balance economic, social and environmental concerns to achieve the country's climate change policy and related action plans, according to Phirun Saiyasitpanich, a senior official on climate policy at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
Earth's oceans are warm and 'sick', scientists say
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/09/2016
» Global warming is making the oceans sicker than ever before, spreading disease among animals and humans and threatening food security across the planet, a major scientific report said on Monday.
Climate agreement signed, giving hope to future generations
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/12/2015
» Cheering envoys from 195 nations have approved an historic accord in Paris to stop global warming, offering hope that humanity can avert catastrophic climate change.
Smog nightmare in Beijing
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/12/2015
» It's not forest fires but normal economic activity that is choking Beijing and surrounding areas, with harmful particles over 25 times higher than safe levels.
Bangkok Governor returns to city, keeps his job (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/06/2015
» Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra returned early from the Netherlands yesterday and immediately made a vigorous defence of his city's flood drainage efforts.
Dry California takes action
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/04/2015
» When the 100,000+ Thais living in California talk to their friends and relatives back home, one topic is sure to be water – or rather the lack of it. Yesterday, the state governor ordered drastic water use restrictions as little snow remains to replenish supplies
Air Pollution: Northern Thai "hell in the air"
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/03/2013
» Wildfires in Myanmar & Thailand caused sudden dangerous levels of air pollution in northern Thailand. Children, older people & asthma suffers told to stay indoors.
Heated Policy Debate: Lower interest rates or not?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/02/2013
» Are high interest rates drawing short-term money into Thailand, making baht strong & export markets less competitive? Will lower interest rates lead to lending boom, asset bubble & financial collapse?