Asia–Pacific Analysis: Solving the water dilemma
The Pacific islands are surrounded by water, yet inhabitants face severe water shortages. Crispin Maslog highlights potential solutions.
View ArticleAsia–Pacific Analysis: Protecting and restoring coral reefs
Better navigation and surveillance can help to prevent ships from damaging coral reefs and the need for expensive restoration, says Crispin Maslog.
View ArticleDeep wells considered safe may be arsenic time-bombs
Conventional advice that deeper water groundwater wells are arsenic-free may be a folly, study reveals.
View ArticlePlanned Mekong dams need environmental assessment
Cambodia's plans to build 12 dams along the Mekong River and its tributaries are badly needed, but could harm the environment.
View ArticleAquifers' arsenic contamination blamed on water pumping
Pumping water from wells could alter groundwater flow and pollute neighbouring underground reservoirs, finds study.
View ArticleStick filters out ‘99 per cent’ of bacteria from water
New technology based on plant tissue called xylem may help provide safer drinking water, says a study.
View ArticleTidal wave of ocean data leaves scientists swamped
A shortage of experts to clean up raw data is restricting oceanography’s scale and scope, a meeting has heard.
View ArticleChina study to see how Pacific current affects climate
Research project will be the biggest to be conducted off the eastern coasts of the Philippines and Indonesia.
View ArticlePNG seabed mining restarts following dispute settlement
With dispute with PNG government settled, underwater drilling for gold, copper and other minerals is back on track.
View ArticlePacific waters get relief from US conservation efforts
Scientists and NGOs welcome expansion of US national marine reserves to ensure global marine biodiversity.
View ArticleProducing drinking water on the cheap in Myanmar
This audio slideshow shows how a firm in Myanmar makes filters that eliminate parasites and bacteria from water.
View ArticleAsia-Pacific Analysis: Prepare for El Niño now
Abnormal warming of Pacific Ocean’s central and eastern half projected to hit peak levels late this year.
View ArticleInnovation to quench the thirst of Burmese crops
This audio slideshow visits a social enterprise that works with farmers to design income-boosting products.
View ArticleBubble wrap pitched as cheap lab equipment
The ‘bubbles’ of the readily available packing material could be re-used as vessels for chemical and medical tests.
View ArticleFog catchers dream big to boost water security
Fog catching may be turning into an economically viable source of water in Chile and beyond, reports Eliette Angel.
View ArticleOcean science for development in SIDS: Facts and figures
Sarah Grimes explores why small-island states need good ocean monitoring — and why it still fails them in some areas.
View ArticleUN licences kick off search for underwater minerals
Concerns abound on potential environmental impact of seabed mining exploration licences granted by UN body.
View ArticleHuman-induced sea level rise portends more typhoon risks
Countries in the Pacific warned of more severe typhoons amid high sea level rise in the Pacific Ocean.
View ArticleTechnology casts protective net over Palau's seas
New gadgets help Palau guard its marine area from poachers and intruders
View ArticleFocus on Migration: A closer look at ‘climate refugees’
There is much more to environment-related migration than rising seas due to climate change, says Max Martin.
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