Earth

How environmental change is shaping Southeast Asia.

Earth • STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 26, 2021 • 8 min read

Environment Malaysia development throws open nature’s flood gates

By Ashley Yeong • Oct 26, 2021
Flooding occurs annually in the Sabah region of Malaysia, but the destruction and loss caused by the natural events have been magnified by construction and development projects

Earth • STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 12, 2021 • 5 min read

Environment UN deforestation scheme under scrutiny after Indonesia debacle

By Sam Reeves and Lucie Godeau • Oct 12, 2021
The collapse of a $1-billion deal to curb Indonesian deforestation has highlighted the pitfalls of a UN-backed global initiative, REDD+, which some brought up its ineffectiveness and disregard for indigenous rights

Earth • Oct 01, 2021 • 2 min read
Climate crisis

Seven killed in a landslide on the Indonesian island of Sumatra

Seven people were killed in a landslide triggered by torrential storms on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, continuing rainfall could cause further ground movement
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 01, 2021

Earth • Sep 27, 2021 • 10 min read
Opinion

The future of solar panels: A serious question for Southeast Asia

Ksor Hbo Khap was laughed at when she stood up in Vietnam’s National Assembly and suggested the need for a solar panel recycling plan. But waste created by the solar power industry is no joke in Southeast Asia
By Giap Nguyen • Sep 27, 2021

Earth • Sep 20, 2021 • 7 min read
Opinion

Indonesia’s Covid-19 response relies on going nuclear

As the world’s top nuclear agency backs an innovative virus detection application, Indonesia is positioned to lead the use of atomic science to fight the pandemic
By Reski Kurnia Ilahi • Sep 20, 2021

Earth • Sep 17, 2021 • 8 min read
Environment

Proposed ski slope in scenic Malaysia highlands alarms locals

A ski theme park developer wants to take advantage of the pristine nature and chilly weather of Cameron Highlands, but rapid deforestation and poor planning undermine its potential as a nature tourism powerhouse
By Ashley Yeong • Sep 17, 2021