‘Carrots’ or ‘Sticks’: Which Climate Policies Matter the Most for Asia?
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY JOTISRI VASUDEVAN IN A world grappling with the urgent need for climate action, two major players, The United States (US) presents the “Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)”, while Europe Reunion (EU) presents its pioneering “Green Deal and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).” These climate policies of the US and EU are often referred to as […]
Sarawak school wins ‘Repurposing Waste, Countering Cost of Living’ DIY challenge
Reading Time: 3 minutesTHE five-man project team from SMK St. Anthony, Sarikei, Sarawak was named champions of the annual ‘DIY Made Simple’ competition, in an intense contest that saw 439 entries from 180 schools across the country vying for the top accolade. This year’s theme, ‘Repurposing Waste, Countering Cost of Living’, calls for students to enhance school facilities by using […]
Carbon monoxide turned into a whiff of scent
Reading Time: 2 minutesBY PREVENAA PARAMASIVAN GUCCI has come up with a fragrant innovation by turning the obnoxious odour of industrial waste into a branded perfume spray. The perfume, called “Where My Heart Beats”, was developed by Coty for Gucci’s The Alchemist’s Garden Collection. This perfume is LanzaTech’s carbon-captured ethanol, 100% derived from carbon monoxide waste. LanzaTech employed […]
Strengthening methane management – from science to policy
Reading Time: 5 minutesBY SAARANI VENGADESEN Around 60% of global methane emissions are caused by human activity and comes largely from agriculture, energy and waste. Many global efforts have been initiated in recent times to slash the second most powerful climate pollutant – methane. The Global Methane Pledge (GMP), Global Methane Initiative (GMI), Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) […]
Climate Change Impacting Heavily on Coral Reef Systems
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY NIK FARAH HANEEM NIK MOHD AZHANI WITH the ever-increasing impact of climate change, people are aware but tend to overlook the extend of threats inflicted on a certain life form housed by the ocean – especially our coral reefs. Commonly known as a sensitive ecosystem, the charismatic and colourful coral reefs are easily […]
Global energy transition faces daunting challenges, commitment unperturbed
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY PROF DATO DR AHMAD IBRAHIM THE climate crisis has made the transition away from fossil fuels a global priority. Malaysia will soon unveil its own Energy Transition Roadmap, ETR. Together with the hydrogen blueprint, expected out soon, the country is also embarking on the journey of change. The pace of transition may vary, but a […]
Fuelling the future with hydrogen
Reading Time: 4 minutesBY VIRMAN JURI WITH the potential to lessen dependency on fossil fuels and support efforts to achieve the goal of net zero emissions, hydrogen is often regarded as the ultimate clean energy source of the future. Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sarawak Energy) is both an energy development company and a vertically integrated electricity utility with a […]
Nature’s Toolbox Unlocked Through Biological Solutions
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Prevenaa Paramasivan & Jotisri Vasudevan As we face severe global concerns such as climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, it is becoming obvious that human and environmental well-being are inextricably linked. Planetary health innovations are critical to resolving these challenges and fostering a sustainable and resilient future. Recognising the pressing need to address the […]
Way forward with new methods of food production
Reading Time: 4 minutesBY JOTISRI VASUDEVAN The world population is projected to reach 9.8 billion in 2050 according to the United Nations. As the global population continues to grow, the demand for food resources, particularly proteins, is reaching unprecedented levels. Traditional methods such as dairy farming and livestock rearing pose significant challenges in terms of resource consumption, environmental […]
From floods to heatwaves: A call to action for climate change
Reading Time: 4 minutesBY MOGESH SABABATHY Just months after grappling with floods, Malaysia now faces a new challenge: battling extreme heat. A viral incident in Beaufort, Sabah has brought attention to the scorching temperatures. In a scene resembling an apocalyptic tale, a woman reportedly cooked an egg under the blistering sun without a stove. With temperatures soaring to […]