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Science Mag, Thursday 30 April 2020
Renewable power surges as pandemic scrambles global energy outlook, new report finds
The pandemic-induced global economic meltdown has triggered a drop in energy demand and related carbon emissions that could transform how the world gets its energy—even after the disease wanes, according to a report released today by the Int...
THREAD, Monday 27 April 2020
Rethinking your waste generation during a pandemic
We’ve heard it all — reduce and reuse, segregate, change your consumption — but nothing forces one to think about it as much as w...
AP News, Friday 24 April 2020
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
As people across the globe stay home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the air has cleaned up, albeit temporarily. Smog stopped choking New Delhi, one of the most polluted cities in the world, and India’s getting vi...
The Star, Wednesday 22 April 2020
Blue skies, less waste: Covid-19 and the MCO's effects on the environment
The Air Pollutant Index showed a 14% increase in the number of days with “good” air quality during the MCO. ...
The Star, Wednesday 22 April 2020
Malay Mail, Wednesday 15 April 2020
Malaysians enjoy clear skies, cleaner air as nitrogen dioxide levels plummet during MCO
Malaysians are experiencing clear skies and cleaner air during the movement control order (MCO) based on the latest information from Think City&rsq...
Science Alert, Wednesday 8 April 2020
An Unusually Large Hole Has Opened in The Ozone Layer Over The Arctic
The ozone layer over the North Pole has been depleted plenty of times in the past. But this time around, extreme weather and atmospheric conditions have led to a far greater depletion than normal, according to a European Space Agency press release...
Evening Standard, Friday 3 April 2020
The positive impacts on the environment since the coronavirus lockdown began
From cleaner air to liberated wildlife, coronavirus lockdowns across the world appear to have had a number of positive effects on the environment.<...
The Verge, Thursday 2 April 2020
Plastic bags are making a comeback because of COVID-19
With grocery stores being one of the few places still open during COVID-19 lockdowns, disposable plastic bags are making a comeback as some people fear that reusable bags could spread the disease....
The Star, Wednesday 1 April 2020
Excess vegetables at market go to waste
There is oversupply of vegetables to the Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market in Batu Caves following the order to close night markets and morning roadsid...