Decarbonisation toolboxes can help industries visualise carbon footprint
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY PROF DR IR DOMINIC FOO IN the spirit of sustainability month in October and World Sustainability Day on 26 October, I’d like to share my thoughts on the reality of our carbon footprint. The smell of some fruits such as durian or cempedak are unmistakable as their aroma floats in the air. However, this is not the […]
Adding crushed rock to farmland pulls carbon out of the air
Reading Time: < 1 minuteADDING crushed volcanic rock to cropland could play a key role in removing carbon from the air. In a field study, scientists at the University of California, Davis, and Cornell University found the technology stored carbon in the soil even during an extreme drought in California. The study was published in the journal Environmental Research Communications. Rain captures carbon […]
‘Carrots’ or ‘Sticks’: Which Climate Policies Matter the Most for Asia?
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY JOTISRI VASUDEVAN IN A world grappling with the urgent need for climate action, two major players, The United States (US) presents the “Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)”, while Europe Reunion (EU) presents its pioneering “Green Deal and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).” These climate policies of the US and EU are often referred to as […]
Sarawak school wins ‘Repurposing Waste, Countering Cost of Living’ DIY challenge
Reading Time: 3 minutesTHE five-man project team from SMK St. Anthony, Sarikei, Sarawak was named champions of the annual ‘DIY Made Simple’ competition, in an intense contest that saw 439 entries from 180 schools across the country vying for the top accolade. This year’s theme, ‘Repurposing Waste, Countering Cost of Living’, calls for students to enhance school facilities by using […]
Climate Change Impacting Heavily on Coral Reef Systems
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY NIK FARAH HANEEM NIK MOHD AZHANI WITH the ever-increasing impact of climate change, people are aware but tend to overlook the extend of threats inflicted on a certain life form housed by the ocean – especially our coral reefs. Commonly known as a sensitive ecosystem, the charismatic and colourful coral reefs are easily […]
Global energy transition faces daunting challenges, commitment unperturbed
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY PROF DATO DR AHMAD IBRAHIM THE climate crisis has made the transition away from fossil fuels a global priority. Malaysia will soon unveil its own Energy Transition Roadmap, ETR. Together with the hydrogen blueprint, expected out soon, the country is also embarking on the journey of change. The pace of transition may vary, but a […]
Fuelling the future with hydrogen
Reading Time: 4 minutesBY VIRMAN JURI WITH the potential to lessen dependency on fossil fuels and support efforts to achieve the goal of net zero emissions, hydrogen is often regarded as the ultimate clean energy source of the future. Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sarawak Energy) is both an energy development company and a vertically integrated electricity utility with a […]
From floods to heatwaves: A call to action for climate change
Reading Time: 4 minutesBY MOGESH SABABATHY Just months after grappling with floods, Malaysia now faces a new challenge: battling extreme heat. A viral incident in Beaufort, Sabah has brought attention to the scorching temperatures. In a scene resembling an apocalyptic tale, a woman reportedly cooked an egg under the blistering sun without a stove. With temperatures soaring to […]
Global flash droughts expected to increase in a warming climate
Reading Time: 2 minutesTHE rapid development of unexpected drought, called flash drought, can severely impact agricultural and ecological systems with ripple effects that extend even further. Researchers at the University of Oklahoma are assessing how our warming climate will affect the frequency of flash droughts and the risk to croplands globally. Jordan Christian, a postdoctoral researcher, is the […]
Prudent coastal management key to sustaining local seafood supply
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY DR ALISON KIM SHAN WEE MALAYSIANS may one day no longer be able to enjoy their favourite “char kuey teow” with cockles or savour “siput sedut” if we fail to protect our coasts and mangroves. As we celebrate World Environment Day 2023, we believe the ability to secure the bountiful resources of Malaysia’s coasts rests in […]