Whither the Haze in Malaysia? The Skies May Clear, But the Questions Remain
Malaysia’s prolonged battle with toxic transboundary haze is showing signs of improvement, with schools in Johor preparing to reopen on…
Category: Environment
When the Himalayas Move: Nepal’s Climate Reality Check
A high-altitude rock and ice avalanche shears off a remote Himalayan peak, crashes thousands of feet into a river valley,…
Malaysia Is Closing Its Schools Because the Air Is Dangerous. Who Is Responsible for Poisoning It?
Malaysia has ordered further school closures for Wednesday, October 14, as toxic haze from Indonesian forest and peatland fires continues…
The Water Is Disappearing. Who Is Listening to the Farmers?
Sri Lanka’s dry-zone farmers are confronting a worsening water crisis as reservoirs shrink, wells run dry and cultivation becomes increasingly…
The Rains Came Again. So Did the Same Old Problems.
More than 4,000 people across 17 districts have been affected by heavy rain, with deaths, injuries and disruption to the…
Bangkok Is Under Water Again. Sri Lanka Should Be Watching Very Carefully
Bangkok has been battered by intense rain, flooding roads, pushing canals towards critical levels and forcing schools to close. Thailand…
Bangkok Is Under Water Again. Why Does This Keep Happening?
Heavy flooding has hit Bangkok and large parts of Thailand, disrupting schools, homes and everyday life while affecting tens of…
Fourteen New Units: Can Ampara Sleep Safely?
New elephant-control units are being established in high-risk areas, alongside measures to strengthen field operations and maintain protective fences. Ampara…
We Built Over the Water. Now We’re Paying to Put It Back
Development and land reclamation around Piliyandala altered natural drainage, reduced water-retention capacity and increased flooding. The proposed solution includes drainage…
The Water is Disappearing. How Ready is Sri Lanka If the Rains Don’t Come?
More than 160,000 Sri Lankans are already reported to be affected by drinking-water shortages as dry conditions intensify. Reservoirs are…
