Media forum agrees to support climate awareness
The National Press Council of Thailand (NPCT) has urged the media in Southeast Asia to help promote environmental awareness among the public, so that more people realize the need to stop harming the environment and start repairing the damage.
Speaking recently at the Dili Dialogue Forum (DDF) in the capital of Timor-Leste, Anucha Charoenpo, a member of the council’s international affairs committee and news editor of the Bangkok Post, said helping to promote environmental awareness is one way that the media in Southeast Asia can educate the public. Continued …
Aircraft Turbulence is Worsening with Climate Change: Studying Birds Could Help
Our skies are becoming increasingly turbulent as climate change progresses, making the need to understand and predict turbulence more urgent than ever. Researchers are now proposing that birds, which often encounter choppy skies, could provide valuable clues to help address this issue.
When we look up, the sky may appear calm and still, but the air is always in motion. It flows like water, with eddies and currents that can be smooth and serene or tumultuous and violent. Continued …
Caribbean leader blasts ’empty’ climate promises at small islands summit
The president of this decade’s summit for Small Island Developing States on Monday blasted “empty” and “grossly inadequate” climate pledges, saying wealthy nations have failed to meet obligations to limit damages from carbon emissions.
Small island states across the Pacific, Atlantic and Caribbean, with negligible emissions, are particularly vulnerable to economic crises and rising temperatures due to their exposure to natural disasters, high debt and reliance on imports and tourism. Continued …
Why can some plastics be recycled but others can’t?
Basically, some plastics can be recycled because they are easy to melt down and make into other products. Others can’t be, or they contain extra ingredients that make them hard to recycle, such as dyes or chemicals that stop them catching fire.
But even if you could recycle the plastic, then you have a whole new problem: you have to find someone who will buy the recycled material to make new products. Continued …
Digital transformation minimizes sustainability challenges for SMEs
The pervasive repercussions of climate change and socioeconomic inequality continue to spur calls for more sustainable change across Thailand. Consequently, the rise of sustainability-conscious consumers have significantly impacted the corporate sector ,as consumers critically analyze the environmental impact of businesses they purchase from.
Such shifts in consumer behavior could have contributed to a staggering 96% of Thai SMEs placing a high value on sustainability, as indicated in the UOB Business Outlook Study 2023 (Thailand). Continued …
Fueling Thailand’s future of energy
The advancement of clean energy, in its diverse forms, is a shared global objective. However, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) report “Renewable Capacity Statistics 2023”, Asia accounted for nearly 60% of the worldwide increase in renewable energy generating capacity in 2022, resulting in a total of 1.63 terawatt(TW) of renewable capacity by year-end.
A significant portion of this increase occurred in China. Asia’s role in achieving global climate goals is crucial. The region has historically grown through emission-intensive activities. Continued …
Government to concentrate more on clean energy
The government is focusing on solving global warming issues and promoting the use of clean energy, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Srettha said on Monday he believes clean energy will account for 50% of the country’s energy usage in 15 years. Continued …
Drilling starts at Nong Yao C offshore Thailand
How green is the energy from Thai hydro dams?
Thailand’s National Energy Plan (NEP), a blueprint for the country’s energy strategy from 2023 to 2037, has earned praise for its noble goal of increasing the use of clean, renewable energy.
The plan states that by 2050, half of the electricity consumed locally must be clean and renewable energy — solar cells, wind, biomass, small nuclear and hydro dams. Continued …
‘Forever chemicals’ in rainwater exceed safe levels
New research shows that rainwater in most locations on Earth contains levels of chemicals that “greatly exceed” safety levels. These synthetic substances called PFAS are used in non-stick pans, fire-fighting foam and water-repellent clothes.
(For more about PFAs, check out our new “Research” page HERE.)
Dubbed ‘forever chemicals’, they persist for years in the environment. Such is their prevalence now that scientists say there is no safe space on Earth to avoid them. Continued …
Record sea temperatures leave Thai corals feeling the heat
Sea surface temperatures on Thailand’s eastern gulf coast hit record highs during a regional heatwave, causing significant coral bleaching and threatening the local marine ecosystem. This poses severe risks to tourism and the livelihoods of local communities.
Marine biologists and locals are alarmed by the impact of rising sea temperatures on marine life. The vibrant and colorful corals, typically found about 5 meters underwater, have turned white, indicating extensive coral bleaching. This phenomenon is a clear sign of deteriorating coral health due to the elevated water temperatures. Continued …
Identifying wildlife corridors to restore population connectivity
Identification of wildlife corridors usually prioritizes ecological data while often overlooking the perspectives of local communities despite their relevance. This oversight may contribute to human-wildlife conflicts in surrounding areas.
This study aims to demonstrate how multiple data sources and aspects can be integrated to identify wildlife corridors using the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex as a case study. Suitable areas serving as additional wildlife corridors for the Asiatic black bear were identified, and appropriate management strategies to enhance the overall suitability of the wildlife corridor were determined. Continued …
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