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 […]
Expert: Remote sensing tech handy in monitoring carbon sink
Reading Time: 3 minutesREMOTE SENSING TECHNOLOGY detects and monitors the physical characteristics of an area by gauging reflected and emitted radiation energy from a distance. More recently the technology came to be used in various aspects of climate change – from predicting the weather, analysing climate pollutants to forest management, says Ts. Dr Wan Shafrina Wan Mohd Jaafar, a […]
We need new tech to understand hydrogen’s climate impact
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY TIANYI SUN All eyes are on hydrogen for its potential as a clean energy source, especially in hard-to-decarbonise sectors like steel and cement production and long-haul transportation, where green electricity can’t currently do the job by itself. But before anyone crowns hydrogen a golden climate solution, we need to know how much hydrogen escapes […]
Don: Creating flood-resilient Malaysia needs strategic rethinking
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY VIRMAN JURI ADAPTATION STRATEGIES to accommodate climate change and flood mitigation plans should be rethought in a new light. “A well-integrated approach comprising better coastal development and zoning mechanism, redesigning the draining system, and assets assessment on flood mitigation plans are needed to ensure the long-term impact of the projects,” Datuk Professor Dr Azizan Abu […]
Methane: Our cheapest, fastest solution for addressing climate change
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MOSTI’s micro-conferences to help boost high-tech nation status
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY JOTISRI VASUDEVAN CYBERJAYA: MYStartup NXT, a vibrant series of micro-conferences took off on May 9. It was launched by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) through one of its agencies, Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle), in keeping with Malaysia MADANI’s aspirations – to create an innovative and high-tech nation. To create an inclusive, […]
Global flash droughts expected to increase in a warming climate
Reading Time: 2 minutesTHE rapid development of unexpected drought, called flash drought, can severely impact agricultural and ecological systems with ripple effects that extend even further. Researchers at the University of Oklahoma are assessing how our warming climate will affect the frequency of flash droughts and the risk to croplands globally. Jordan Christian, a postdoctoral researcher, is the […]
Prudent coastal management key to sustaining local seafood supply
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY DR ALISON KIM SHAN WEE MALAYSIANS may one day no longer be able to enjoy their favourite “char kuey teow” with cockles or savour “siput sedut” if we fail to protect our coasts and mangroves. As we celebrate World Environment Day 2023, we believe the ability to secure the bountiful resources of Malaysia’s coasts rests in […]