From fungi to feast – Sustainable protein solution from Mycoprotein
From Fungi to Feast: A Sustainable Protein Solution Ultimeat and Nimbus Restaurant jointly launched Ultimeat Mycoprotein, marking the first of its kind in Malaysia. This groundbreaking launch aims to promote sustainable food systems and combat climate change by producing alternative sources of protein. Ultimeat, established in 1988, has evolved its focus towards innovating plant-based meat […]
Climate change, jellyfish blooms and their impact on people and environment
IN MARCH 2024, some beaches in Sabah experienced a massive invasion of jellyfish swarms. These jellyfish are called “tomato jellyfish” (Crambione sp.) and there were so many of them that the beach looked like a giant bowl of tomato soup. This came on the heels of multiple reports of sting cases from the Portuguese Man […]
Malaysia’s race towards net zero
The Urgency of Climate Action and the Role of Technology in Decarbonisation The urgency of climate action is no longer a distant echo but a blaring siren. Extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and ecosystem disruptions are stark reminders of the consequences of our inaction. Climate change brings about frequent and unfavourable meteorological phenomena, such […]
Eye in sky to monitor methane emissions
MethaneSAT: A Milestone in Global Methane Emission Reduction MethaneSAT, a revolutionary satellite designed to motivate and enable urgent methane reduction actions, achieved a significant milestone on March 4, 2024, with its successful launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Developed by a collaborative effort of several esteemed organizations, including the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Ball […]
Borneo state of Sarawak to produce green aviation fuel
Sarawak Pioneers in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) can reduce carbon emissions by 80 per cent. By mid-June in 2022, SAF powered some 450,000 flights. For example, the popular low-cost carrier, AirAsia, is currently exploring options to introduce SAF into its fuel mix before 2025. However, last year, sustainable aviation fuel […]
Malaysia’s rusty old water pipes get cameo slot at international forum
Not everybody would want ‘to wash dirty linen in public’. But during a panel discussion at an international water forum, one Malaysian delegate did just that – in an attempt to speak truth to power! President of the Malaysia Water Association, Dr. Ir Mohmad Asari Daud, simply told the forum “What is what” in a […]
Clarity needed for businesses to achieve greenhouse gas mitigation
DESPITE efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, companies are not set up for success, due to conflicting national and sectorial targets and differing availability of abatement options, a new study reveals. Companies and organisations are making significant efforts to reduce their emissions and manage the effects of climate change, yet many organisations are […]
Columbia, Ecuador yields five new species of eyelash vipers
A GROUP OF SCIENTISTS led by researchers of the Khamai Foundation discovered five dazzling new species of eyelash vipers in the jungles and cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador. This groundbreaking discovery was made official in a study published in the open-access journal Evolutionary Systematics. Prior to this research, the captivating new vipers, now recognized as among the most alluring […]
New study sheds new light on forests’ role in climate and water cycle
FORESTS which cover a third of Earth’s land surface, are pivotal in carbon storage and the water cycle, though the full scope of their impact remains to be fully understood. In a new study published in Nature Communications, researchers from Stockholm University and international colleagues provide new insights into the complex role forests play in the climate […]
Malaysia’s Soaring Sky: Transforming palm waste into sustainable aviation fuel
BY AHMAD SYAKIR IZZAT AZMI Malaysia, a land synonymous with vibrant palm oil production, grapples with a hidden challenge: managing millions of tons of palm waste annually. But within this challenge lies a golden opportunity – the potential to transform palm oil waste into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The nation is poised to take its […]