environment



STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 31, 2012 • 3 min read

Working Elephants With a heavy heart

By Brent Lewin • Oct 31, 2012
In a sad twist of fate, elephants are forced to fuel an insatiable logging industry that contributes to the slow demise of their species

STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 12, 2012 • 1 min read

Climate change in Southeast Asia

By Southeast Asia Globe • Oct 12, 2012
Exposed and vulnerable: Southeast Asia is vulnerable to climate change for three main reasons. Firstly, most of the population and economic activity is along the coastline, which is more vulnerable to physical impacts such as storms and rising sea levels. Secondly, the economy is closely linked to natural resources, such as…

STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 12, 2012 • 1 min read

Rice, rice baby

By Southeast Asia Globe • Oct 12, 2012
While rice consumption in Asia is declining rapidly as a consequence of the region’s economic growth, rising disposable income, lifestyle changes and massive rural-to-urban labour migration, the staple remains Asia’s most important crop. It continues to be the single largest source of calories for the majority of consumers who are…

Oct 11, 2012 • 6 min read

Sending out an SOS

Recent environmental crises have made Bangkok’s need for eco-construction clear, but only a few developers are thinking green
By Liam Aran Barnes • Oct 11, 2012

Oct 04, 2012 • 3 min read

Hunger games: Food crisis ahead?

Experts warn the world is entering an era of permanent food crisis that will hit the poor hardest and spark social unrest. Ill-prepared and exposed to the elements, Southeast Asia remains particularly vulnerable
By South East Asia Globe • Oct 04, 2012

Aug 31, 2012 • 3 min read

King of swingers

Borneo and Sumatra provide perfect settings for ogling orangutans.
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Aug 31, 2012

Jun 11, 2012 • 6 min read

Stagnant systems: Sanitation in Cambodia

Poo may be the last taboo in Cambodia; but a conversation about good sanitation and sound water management is long overdue
By Sacha Passi • Jun 11, 2012

May 13, 2012 • 3 min read

Gibbon gabber

Ben Rawson is a primatologist with Conservation International and has worked with gibbons for more than ten years
By Charlie Lancaster • May 13, 2012

Oct 10, 2009 • 4 min read
Lightning Strikes

A natural born killer

When the heavens light up, seek shelter or risk becoming a victim of Cambodia’s serial murderer
By Charlie Lancaster • Oct 10, 2009