Climate-fueled flooding would submerge Bangkok by this year if it were not for the investments in flood walls made during the 2040s. Read more about Climate-fueled flooding would submerge Bangkok by this year if it were not for the investments in flood walls made during the 2040s.
Residents of Claket village in Mojokerto district of East Java are facing an uncertain future that could include an absolute water scarcity by this year. Read more about Residents of Claket village in Mojokerto district of East Java are facing an uncertain future that could include an absolute water scarcity by this year.
Dam projects on the Mekong River deplete 80% of the domestic fish supply this year, compared to 2019 levels. Read more about Dam projects on the Mekong River deplete 80% of the domestic fish supply this year, compared to 2019 levels.
Nearly 40% of the Thai capital becomes flooded each year by this year due to more intense rainfall. Read more about Nearly 40% of the Thai capital becomes flooded each year by this year due to more intense rainfall.
By this year, Thailand bans seven types of plastics most commonly found in the ocean, including bottle cap seals, disposable bags, cups, and straws. The policy eliminates 45 billion single-use plastic bags a year, or 225,000 tonnes, from incineration or landfills. Read more about By this year, Thailand bans seven types of plastics most commonly found in the ocean, including bottle cap seals, disposable bags, cups, and straws. The policy eliminates 45 billion single-use plastic bags a year, or 225,000 tonnes, from incineration or landfills.
The Energy Ministry implements a nationwide plan to upgrade environmental standards for diesel to Euro 5 by this year, in line with the National Environmental Board's schedule, to curb toxic dust levels. Read more about The Energy Ministry implements a nationwide plan to upgrade environmental standards for diesel to Euro 5 by this year, in line with the National Environmental Board's schedule, to curb toxic dust levels.
The bleached and apparently dead coral around Mu Koh Surin Marine Park off Phang Nga is recovering and flourishes again by this year. Read more about The bleached and apparently dead coral around Mu Koh Surin Marine Park off Phang Nga is recovering and flourishes again by this year.
Thailand bans four types of single-use plastics: lightweight plastic bags less than 36 microns thick, styrofoam food containers for takeaways, plastic cups, and plastic straws this year. Read more about Thailand bans four types of single-use plastics: lightweight plastic bags less than 36 microns thick, styrofoam food containers for takeaways, plastic cups, and plastic straws this year.
This year, Thailand completely bans single-use plastic bags. Read more about This year, Thailand completely bans single-use plastic bags.
Sweden completely phases out greenhouse gas emissions by this year. Read more about Sweden completely phases out greenhouse gas emissions by this year.
