Taiwan’s ancient tea terraces are being revived with climate-adaptive farming
Remnants of historical tea terraces in Taiwan are being restored and adapted for new tea cultivation, incorporating strategies to address changing climate conditions.
Indigenous women’s leadership vital for clean water action, commentary notes
Commentary highlights the underrepresentation of Indigenous women in water governance and the workforce, emphasizing their crucial leadership, community building, and problem-solving contributions.
Oil pollution increasingly enters marine protected areas, report reveals
A new analysis by SkyTruth found that oil slicks from shipping and offshore operations repeatedly drifted into marine protected areas globally between 2022 and 2025, threatening marine life.
India’s EPR System Falters in Plastic Waste Management Despite Recycling Claims
India's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system has reportedly recycled 17 million tonnes of plastic packaging waste, yet visible plastic pollution persists, raising questions about the system's effectiveness and verification processes.
India’s renewable power generation tops 100 billion units for first time in a quarter
In the second quarter of FY26-27, India's renewable electricity generation exceeded 100 billion units for the first time. This occurred as coal stocks at power plants fell significantly below normative requirements.
AI development creates significant electronic waste
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is leading to substantial generation of electronic waste as hardware becomes obsolete.
Indonesia shifts stance on forest use for rice, raises project questions
Indonesia announced it no longer needs forest areas for rice cultivation, but the impact on ongoing food and energy projects in Papua and Kalimantan remains unclear.
Colombo residents explore low-energy passive cooling as urban heat rises
As Colombo experiences rising temperatures and reliance on energy-intensive cooling, residents are exploring passive cooling methods that use natural energy flows like wind and shade.
Cambodian commune leader champions marine conservation through community action
Koh Sdach commune deputy chief Sorn Srenh is leading grassroots efforts in Cambodia's Koh Sdach archipelago to address overfishing, plastic waste, and climate change impacts on marine ecosystems.