Environment news in Taipei
9 stories within reach of Taipei, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Nestle Malaysia strengthens commitment through Beach and Underwater Cleanup Initiative
Nestle Malaysia is expanding its beach and underwater cleanup initiative, which began in 2019, to include environmental conservation efforts, education, and community engagement to continuously protect the nation's coastal and marine ecosystems.
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DOE: Transboundary haze thickens 1,211 hotspots detected in southern Asean, mostly in Kalimantan
The Department of Environment (DOE) reported that transboundary haze has thickened as 1,211 hotspots were detected across southern Asean, mostly in Kalimantan. The hotspots are contributing to deteriorating air quality in Malaysia, prompting monitoring and potential health advisories.
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SPAN: One dam critical, nine at warning level as El Nino puts pressure on Malaysia’s raw water reserves
SPAN reports that 37 of Malaysia's 49 major dams are at critical or warning levels due to El Nino, with one dam critical and nine at warning level, putting pressure on raw water reserves. The agency urges water conservation as dry weather persists.
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Haze continues choking Malaysia as 19 areas see ‘Unhealthy’ air quality
Malaysia continues to experience haze as 19 air quality monitoring stations record 'unhealthy' air pollutant index levels, affecting multiple areas across the country.
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Haze worsens as 18 areas across Malaysia, including KL, Putrajaya, record unhealthy air quality
Air quality across Malaysia deteriorated this morning, with 18 areas including Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings. The worsening haze has raised concerns about public health and environmental conditions.
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Haze persists across Malaysia as 17 stations record unhealthy air quality
Malaysia continues to experience severe haze, with 17 air quality monitoring stations recording unhealthy readings. The Department of Environment reports persistent air pollution across multiple states, prompting health advisories for the public.
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Before the next tree falls, DBKL places 200 sensors to keep dangerous ones in check
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has installed 200 sensors on trees across the city to monitor their health and prevent falling trees. The initiative aims to enhance public safety by detecting dangerous trees early. This is part of a broader effort to manage the city's ageing tree population.
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Hannah Yeoh announces nine more KL open spaces gazetted to protect green areas
The Malaysian government, through Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, announced that nine more open spaces in Kuala Lumpur have been gazetted to protect green areas. This is part of ongoing efforts to safeguard the city's green spaces from development.
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Hannah Yeoh vows ecological buffer, rediscovered fireflies drive 300-metre protection at Bukit Kiara
The government is engaging with landowners around Bukit Kiara to implement an ecological buffer, prompted by the rediscovery of fireflies, ensuring a 300-metre protection zone for the area's biodiversity.