13 Vietnamese localities ordered to prepare for heavy rain, flooding
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnamese authorities are boosting preparations in 13 provinces and cities as several days of heavy rain are expected…
Environment
UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition: New alliance launched to facilitate decarbonisation
Geoffrey H. Latayan A new alliance of shipowners, fuel suppliers and maritime technology developers in the United Kingdom was launched on…
Nepal ramps up rescue and aid efforts amid flood devastation
Hyacinth Estrada The Nepali government has stepped up rescue and relief operations in communities ravaged by the August 26 flash…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns of accelerating El Niño
Wendellyn Mateo United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres sounded the alarm over what could be devastating effects brought by an accelerating…
Japan to fund portable water units as quake recovery exposes gaps
Kamille Q. Cabreza The Japanese government is actively seeking ways to restore clean water to disaster-stricken communities following the recent earthquake…
South Korea further weighs in on creating its ‘green corridors’
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The South Korean government is in full force in establishing green corridors after unveiling further legislative steps ahead…
Panama Canal confirms new transit plan for all vessels amid low water levels
The Panama Canal Authority has confirmed a more flexible approach to accommodating reservations in its Neopanamax booking system.
Nepal-China flood toll hits 768 as international aid pours in
Hazel Camba Nepal and Chinese authorities are intensifying search and rescue operations after devastating floods and mudslides struck their border…
National Museum display of Philippines’ lone captive elephant sparks animal welfare concerns
Ciara Mina Animal welfare activists raised objections after the Manila local government and the Philippine National Museum announced that the…
Experts blame war and climate change for uptick in global port congestion
Ports worldwide have been experiencing increasing strain on their capacity, primarily linked to ongoing conflicts and incidental events.
Nepal flash floods trigger fresh calls for Himalayan risk preparedness, strategy
Flooding in Nepal has raised a troubling question: are warning systems equipped to detect disasters that begin with…
Sri Lanka launches international licensing for offshore energy blocks
Maybelene Marcelino Sri Lanka has officially launched a fresh round of offshore petroleum licensing, inviting international energy firms to bid…
Australia launches maritime emissions reduction plan
Australia's Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan has been unveiled in support of environmentally friendly shipping.
El Niño forecast to bring more extreme weather to Vietnam
El Niño is expected to strengthen rapidly and could reach very strong levels in the coming months, while…
Danish Shipping pushes for inclusion of Indian shipbreaking yards on EU list
Danish Shipping has strongly endorsed a European Commission proposal to include two Indian ship recycling facilities in Alang…
Bob the Robin & Friends: A new book by viral photographer and influencer Tony Putman
Gabrielle Wilkinson Bob the Robin & Friends, the second book by social media sensation Tony Putman will be released on…
Greenwashing in the UK: A problem that we can fix?
Emily Hodson The validity of product labels such as "sustainable" and "eco-friendly" has increasingly come under scrutiny in the UK.
A cosmic runway: eclipse, six-planet parade, meteor shower, new moon all at once
Mary Mae Balasanos The night sky on Wednesday, August 12 will be a sight to behold: Europe's first total solar eclipse…
Pax Silica Project: A promise of innovation, but at what cost?
Rosemarie Zamora As AI continues to take the spotlight on the global stage, many countries and organizations are leading the…
Europe prepares for fullest solar eclipse since 1999
Adam Peaker Authorities are warning people against looking directly at the eclipse, the most complete since 1999, without proper eye…
Solar panels on UK balconies: The energy revolution we have been waiting for?
Solar power is finally moving from rooftops to shelves. From August 27 2026, plug-in balcony solar panels will…
A wetter past, a drier future: Is Britain ready for a water crisis?
The Met Office has announced that July 2026 was the driest on record for England and Wales. The…
Brazil’s record drop in deforestation, forest fires boosts Lula’s re-election bid
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Brazil has recorded a significant decline in deforestation and forest fires, a development expected to boost leftist President…
Philippine Navy ship places third at regional gunnery competition
James Mario Ajero One of the country's guided-missile frigates bagged an award from a regional military exercises competition, according to the…