Environment

Learn about environmental challenges and sustainability efforts in Asia.

China's Clean Air Gains Reshape Arctic Storms and Expose More Global Warming

China's Clean Air Gains Reshape Arctic Storms and Expose More Global Warming

ChinaApril 1, 2026

Heat Cuts Working Hours as Malaysia and Indonesia Face Shrinking Water Reserves and Fire Risks

Heat Cuts Working Hours as Malaysia and Indonesia Face Shrinking Water Reserves and Fire Risks

MalaysiaMarch 30, 2026

Indonesia's Nickel Boom Fuels Electric Vehicles as Mining Communities Face Pollution and Displacement

Indonesia's Nickel Boom Fuels Electric Vehicles as Mining Communities Face Pollution and Displacement

IndonesiaMarch 26, 2026

Indonesian Palm Oil Fraud Probe Connects Suspect Suppliers to Eni and Neste

Indonesian Palm Oil Fraud Probe Connects Suspect Suppliers to Eni and Neste

IndonesiaMarch 17, 2026

China's Desert Solar Parks Bring Back Grass and Give Herders New Income

China's Desert Solar Parks Bring Back Grass and Give Herders New Income

ChinaMarch 17, 2026

China Expands Clean Energy but Softens Emissions Target in 2026-2030 Plan

China Expands Clean Energy but Softens Emissions Target in 2026-2030 Plan

ChinaMarch 17, 2026

India's Cheetah Project Faces Calls to Halt Imports as Habitat and Welfare Concerns Grow

India's Cheetah Project Faces Calls to Halt Imports as Habitat and Welfare Concerns Grow

IndiaMarch 10, 2026

Indonesia's Cirebon Coal Closure Reversal Puts Energy Transition Promises Under Strain

Indonesia's Cirebon Coal Closure Reversal Puts Energy Transition Promises Under Strain

IndonesiaFebruary 18, 2026

Indonesia's Legal Turtle Trade Can Support Only Hundreds at Minimum Wage, Study Finds

Indonesia's Legal Turtle Trade Can Support Only Hundreds at Minimum Wage, Study Finds

IndonesiaFebruary 17, 2026

Tsushima's Shores Fill With Plastic as Cleanup Struggles to Keep Pace

Tsushima's Shores Fill With Plastic as Cleanup Struggles to Keep Pace

JapanFebruary 17, 2026

Indonesia Tests Local Waste Solutions as Household Burning Persists and Incinerator Plans Face Opposition

Indonesia Tests Local Waste Solutions as Household Burning Persists and Incinerator Plans Face Opposition

IndonesiaFebruary 14, 2026

China's Emissions Plateau Reaches 21 Months as Clean Energy Growth Faces Coal Expansion

China's Emissions Plateau Reaches 21 Months as Clean Energy Growth Faces Coal Expansion

ChinaFebruary 13, 2026