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Our broken system fuels flood crisis
News, Saowaruj Rattanakhamfu & Nuthasid Rukkiatwong, Published on 18/12/2024
» In just a few months, floods devastated both northern and southern Thailand, revealing a troubling truth: the country's disaster response system is failing, and climate change is making it worse.
PM2.5 dust crisis drains city economy
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/12/2024
» Bangkok faces annual economic losses of over 400 billion baht caused by air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns or PM2.5, a recent seminar was told.
'Humans to blame' for devastating floods in Northern Thailand
News, Dave Kendall, Published on 09/12/2024
» Flooding has devasted many parts of Thailand this year.
Adapting cities to climate change
News, Sumet Ongkittikul & Nuntachart Ratanaburi, Published on 04/12/2024
» Relentless floods. Searing Heat. Vanishing coastlines. Thailand's cities are under siege from climate risks. Without urgent intervention, the worst is yet to come.
Asia's youth must lead green push
News, Deepali Khanna, Published on 04/12/2024
» Amid growing global concern over climate change, Asia faces escalating threats from rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and coastal erosion. In 2023, the World Meteorological Organization recognised Asia as the most disaster-prone region. Thailand ranked among the top 10 countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change in the Global Climate Risk Index, underscoring the urgent need for action.
Labour rights in a mutating world
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 02/12/2024
» The world of work is undergoing significant changes amidst risks in a precarious setting. The poly-crisis surrounding the workplace ranges from health risks from global warming and climate change to political constraints and demographic changes with an ageing population in several parts of the world. The challenge is thus to respond with more preparedness in the life cycle of existence, where work is a major contributor to not only human livelihood but also self-esteem, a sense of purpose and a sense of belonging. In particular, the following issues thus deserve greater attention.
Do carbon credits make a difference?
News, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 27/11/2024
» At COP29 in Baku, carbon credits ignited intense debate from the very start. While Azerbaijan, the host nation, celebrated progress on Article 6, climate justice groups criticised carbon markets for enabling major polluters to continue emitting greenhouse gases.
Climate action must rise above political fray
News, Nadia Calviño, Published on 18/11/2024
» This year's United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku is taking place against a tumultuous geopolitical backdrop. In addition to shifting strategic alliances, trade tensions, and violent conflict, the "year of elections" has ushered in a period of heated political rhetoric and led to changes of government.
Our planet must be liveable for all
News, Jorge Moreira da Silva, Published on 18/11/2024
» World leaders have gathered in Baku for the COP29 climate negotiations. The goal is clear: to maintain a liveable planet, we need to cut emissions as much and as urgently as possible.
Govt initiative uses fly larvae as novel solution to mounting prison waste
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2024
» The Department of Corrections (DoC) has partnered with the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) to implement the "Green Prison" initiative, which involves the use of black soldier fly larvae to dispose of organic waste in jail.