Scores of Indian farmers arrested over polluting fires, Asia News,NEW DELHI – More than 80 farmers have been arrested in northern India for starting fires that contributed to the recent pollution crisis in New Delhi and other cities, officials said on Thursday (Nov 7). Each winter, the post-harvest
Carlsberg cans plastic rings to cut waste, World News,Danish brewer Carlsberg said Thursday it was ditching the plastic rings that hold together its six-packs, launching a glued \”Snap Pack\” aimed at cutting waste and emissions. Plastic rings pose a serious threat to wildlife and are choking landfill
China says no major oil spill after Iran tanker collision, China News,Beijing – Chinese authorities battling to prevent an environmental disaster after a collision between an Iranian tanker and a cargo ship said Wednesday no major oil spill has been detected, but 31 sailors remained missing. Cleanup
Trash to treasure: Everest garbage given new lease of life, Asia News,KATHMANDU – A group of tourists sip water at a five-star hotel in Kathmandu, unaware that the green glasses in their hands were once bottles discarded on Mount Everest – left by climbers eager to make their ascent. In homes across
IAEA to send experts to Japan in December to review Fukushima water release plan, Asia News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. TOKYO – A plan to release radioactive water f
Changi Airport unveils new playground featuring ropes, nets and a pole at T4, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Both children and adults will soon be able to try out a new playground at Changi Airport Terminal 4 (T4). It features climbing nets and a pole for people to slide down at 2m intervals, Changi Air
