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Fast fashion retailer Shein is preparing for an initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with an estimated valuation of $27 billion. This IPO comes after a significant decrease in the company's value from its peak.
Marine conservation group Oceana and environmental justice group Ban Toxics have criticized the Philippine government's continued focus on waste-to-energy projects, arguing that this approach fails to address the root causes of the country's worsening waste problem.
A commercial fish farm in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis development occupies government land without permission. A green group warns that materials used at the site also threaten the area’s ecology.
The European Parliament's Green Group welcomed the broad approval of their amendment concerning the protected area of Vjosa-Narta, calling it a clear message for environmental protection and against projects in protected zones.
Environmental organizations in the Philippines have called on the government to accelerate the country's shift to renewable energy sources, citing the escalating climate crisis.
An organization advocating for clean transport has criticized the difficulty of booking international train tickets in Europe, calling for the EU to take action on what it describes as 'stone age' systems.
LUCENA CITY—Environmental advocates on Friday warned that relying on imported coal to fuel power plants is not a sustainable response to the country’s energy supply challenges, even as global…
Green group files complaint against OCBC to SGX over alleged disclosure gaps on coal plants The Straits Times
Record-breaking rainfall in Japan has resulted in at least eight deaths and left thousands of travelers stranded, particularly at Narita Airport. The severe weather has also caused flooding in other parts of Asia, including Metro Manila and eastern China.
Andy Burnham is facing criticism from Members of Parliament and environmental organizations for his decision to fund a bus fare cap using money originally allocated for climate aid, following broader government cuts to climate projects.
State Armor is urging Congress to investigate the Environmental Law Institute over national security concerns stemming from its alleged ties to the Chinese government and its involvement in training U.S. judges.
The Tisza Party supported more lenient GMO regulations in the European Parliament, which ultimately approved the new gene-editing techniques regulation without amendments, prompting domestic green organizations to demand a response from the Hungarian government.
A green group has reported people landing on an uninhabited island in southern Hong Kong waters, a known breeding site for seabirds. The disturbance occurred during mainland China’s Labour Day holiday, coinciding with the birds' breeding season.
An environmental group in the Philippines is calling on the public to celebrate Easter responsibly by taking their garbage with them from beaches, rivers, and picnic spots to protect nature.
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Public health and environmental organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its decision to repeal a rule designed to support climate protections.
Disability campaigners are calling on Andy Burnham to postpone the assisted dying bill, expressing concerns about its implications. Separately, green groups are urging him to address the climate crisis more actively.
Slain marine biologist Kent Carpenter is being honored as a champion of Philippine marine biodiversity, with universities and green groups demanding justice for his death. His passing has sparked calls for accountability and protection for environmental advocates.
Green Group MEP Cristina Guarda commented on the 31-day protests in Tirana, Albania, emphasizing that politicians must listen when a large number of people demand to be heard.
A leading environmental group is calling on Hong Kong to adopt national standards to curb excessive e-commerce packaging, reporting that the city generated 2.7 million kg of waste from online parcels last year.
Green groups have accused the Albanese government of watering down a proposal intended to protect Australia’s threatened species and ecosystems, undermining national standards.
Environmental groups in the Philippines are questioning the appointment of Juan Miguel Cuna as acting secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), citing his past involvement in the controversial Canada trash shipment fiasco.
Environmental groups in Hong Kong are calling on the government to prioritize accelerating the commercial use of electric vehicles and enhancing green infrastructure, following the termination of a HK$30 billion tax concession scheme for private cars.
A green group in Hong Kong is advocating for long-term solutions to address overtourism in the scenic Sai Kung district, citing an increase in tents at a local campsite.