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Plastics everywhere, and the myth that made it possible
AFP, Published on 22/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - If there’s one material that defines modern life more than any other, it’s plastic: present from the moment we’re born in newborn stool, in product packaging, in the soil beneath our feet and the air we breathe.
World leaders launch fund to save forests, get first B162bn
AFP, Published on 07/11/2025
» BELEM, Brazil - World leaders attending a climate summit in Brazil launched a fund on Thursday to save the world's forests, quickly raking in over $5 billion (162 billion baht) in pledges to reward tropical countries for not chopping down trees.
Global goal to end deforestation nowhere near being met: experts
AFP, Published on 14/10/2025
» PARIS - Deforestation "has not meaningfully declined" despite a global pledge to halt forest destruction, but next month's UN climate summit in the Amazon could mark a turning point, experts said Tuesday.
Community-based tourism on the rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/06/2025
» Local communities continue to be a critical stakeholder in the Thai tourism supply chain.
Antarctic penguin population decline accelerates
AFP, Published on 10/06/2025
» PARIS - Emperor penguin populations in Antarctica have shrunk by almost a quarter as global warming transforms their icy habitat, according to new research on Tuesday that warned the losses were far worse than previously imagined.
EcoLife initiative takes great leap forward
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/05/2025
» Foreign guests staying at resorts on Koh Samui are helping to combat climate change while enjoying a fun ride on an elephant.
SEC eager to develop carbon credit trade
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/03/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to allow tokenised carbon credits to be traded via digital asset exchanges as well as brokers and dealers, in a bid to promote Thailand as a carbon credit trading hub.
Climate Neutrality... We don't say it's easy – but possible. Together.
Published on 17/05/2024
» Our world is currently facing unprecedented challenges. Yet we must not lose sight of the long-term developments like climate change. The chemical and plastics industry is one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases. But we are also part of the solution with innovative products to foster a truly sustainable world and cope with global challenges.A journey of transformation towards sustainability for Covestro includes ambitious targets for initially reducing the emissions generated by our own production (scope 1) as well as emissions from purchased energy sources (scope 2) and becoming climate-neutral in these aspects by 2035. This year, Covestro has announced scope 3 climate neutrality targets by 2050, completing its climate strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Climate neutrality can only succeed through close cooperation along the entire supply chain. Covestro’s scope 3 climate neutrality targets that make up around 80 percent of the company’s total greenhouse gas emissions are an important part of this and will be implemented alongside customers and suppliers.
UOB Thailand Launches 2024 Sustainability Programme for SMEs
Published on 07/05/2024
» Aimed at enabling Thai SMEs to transition to environmentally sustainable practices, UOB Thailand's innovative programme offers strategic support through workshops, partnerships, and digital tools.
What is Ecotourism?
Published on 07/05/2024
» Ecotourism, or ecological tourism, embodies the concept of responsible travel to natural areas, aiming to conserve the environment, uplift local communities, and impart conservation education to visitors. It encourages environmental awareness, cultural respect, and meaningful connections for travelers, highlighting the conservation of natural resources, support for local economies, reduction of carbon footprints, and educational enrichment.