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Indonesia, Brazil biggest culprits in tropical forest loss linked to industrial mining -study
File - A chainsaw owned by a rancher sits idle next to a felled tree in an area consumed by fire near Novo Progresso, Para state, Brazil, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. Experts say the blazes are pushing the world's largest rainforest toward a tipping point, after which it will cease to generate enough rainfall to sustain itself.
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2022-09-13, Reuters
LONDON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Industrial-scale mining for materials such as coal, gold, and iron ore is spurring tropical deforestation, with once-impenetrable forest...
Reopened border on Borneo brings hope
Borneo fishing village (27035595522)
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2022-08-12, China Daily
Brunei and Malaysia have finally reopened the land and sea borders between them, allowing families to reunite and businesses to recover. The Aug 1 border reopening, which...
Debris from ‘uncontrolled’ 23-ton Chinese rocket falls over Indian Ocean
In this photo taken Nov. 16, 2010, visitors sit besides a model of Chinese made Tiangong 1 space station at the 8th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China 2010, in Zhuhai city, south China,
AP / Kin Cheung
2022-07-31, New York Post
Debris from a massive Chinese rocket made its uncontrolled return to Earth on Saturday over the Indian Ocean, according to the US Space Command. The debris was spotted by...
What Could Possibly Go Right?: Episode 86 Kinari Webb2022-10-03
Resilience: ShareTweetPrintShow Notes KinariWebb, MD, is the founder of HealthIn Harmony, an international nonprofit dedicated to reversing global heating, understanding that rainforests are essential for the survival of humanity, and a cofounder of Alam Sehat...
Polar bears and 50 other species threatened by climate change2022-10-02
North Shore News: Climate change has emerged as a more urgent issue than ever, especially considering the Trump administration’s moves to roll back Environmental Protection Agency guidelines on carbon emissions, including those for coal-fueled power plants, as well as...
Which British zoo has two giant pandas? The Saturday quiz2022-10-02
The Observer: The questions Which PM said: “When I want to read a novel I write one”? The ThreeCounties system is a 55-mile network of what? Which British zoo has two giant pandas? Whose priestesses took a 30-year vow of chastity? The Dayak people are indigenous to which...
Island of the future2022-10-01
Manila Bulletin: Indonesia showcases one of 10 beautiful natural islands with the most potential to become the new hotspots for low-density low-impact tourism GRANITE, SAND, AND SEA Belitung UNESCO Global GeoparkBelitung Island (known as Billiton), a beautiful natural marine...
Petronas to fight asset claims by Southeast Asian sultan's heirs2022-10-01
Reuters: KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Malaysian state oil firm Petronas said on Saturday said it would contest any claims on its assets by the heirs of a former Southeast Asian sultan, who are seeking $15 billion in compensation. The heirs of the last sultan of Sulu...
Petronas to fight asset claims by Southeast Asian sultan’s heirs2022-10-01
FX Empire: KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysian state oil firm Petronas said on Saturday said it would contest any claims on its assets by the heirs of a former Southeast Asian sultan, who are seeking $15 billion in compensation. The heirs of the last sultan of Sulu asked...
BYU vs. Notre Dame: Did BYU win on ‘College Bowl’?2022-10-01
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Sulu heirs press US$15bil claim, target Malaysian assets in Netherlands2022-10-01
Malaysia Today: Heirs of the late Sultan of Sulu have asked a Dutch court for permission to seize Malaysian assets in the Netherlands, their lawyer said, seeking enforcement of a US$15 billion arbitration award granted to them against Malaysia’s government. (FMT) – The...
RM186.4 mln in handicraft sales recorded for Jan to Aug - Kraftangan Malaysia2022-09-30
Malaysian National News Agency: GENERAL RM186.4 mln in handicraft sales recorded for Jan to Aug - Kraftangan Malaysia " data-media=""> 30/09/2022 08:06 PM KOTA KINABALU,...