Environment
What saves your health, money and the planet? A whole food plant-based diet
Experts say eating WFPB meals instead of animal products is much better for the environment, reduces risks of chronic diseases, and can be significantly cheaper calorie for calorie.
On International Women’s Day 2022, three Hong Kong trailblazers
The plight of the environment, migrant workers and widows and divorcees has occupied the minds of these women in Hong Kong and prompted them to act.
Hong Kong’s ESG bonds quadruple as city’s green credentials take shape
ESG-related debt, also called sustainable bonds, are fixed-income financial products that raise capital for the purpose of financing projects that have environmental or social benefits.
Hong Kong sells US$3 billion of green bonds, including first euro issue
Hong Kong’s government priced its first green bond in euros as it plans to issue US$22.5 billion of the sustainable financial instrument over the next five years.
A problem that runs deep: noise pollution’s toll on Chinese white dolphins
Underwater noise from marine traffic affects the critically endangered dolphins’ ability to hunt and communicate, explains documentary maker Daphne Wong in her new film, Sea Of Noise.
Urban farms sprout up as Covid-19 leaves celebrities with thyme on hands
While Covid-19 has been creating havoc with everything else, one hobby has just kept growing: gardening. And even Bollywood fingers are turning green.
6 ways to make your New Year’s Eve party more eco-friendly
Limit your impact on the environment this NYE with these tips for a green celebration
The great rape of the Everglades
What nature took millennia to build took humans only decades to tame. If only we knew then what we know now ...
The wildlife of the Everglades in photos
Florida’s tropical wetland is home to stunning beauty both in the water, and on the land and in the trees surrounding it.
The epic battle to rid Florida's Everglades of invasive Burmese pythons
Among the vast range of flora and fauna in the national park are a number of invasive species that are threatening the natural balance.
Some good news, finally, for coral reefs
An experiment at the Great Barrier Reef, which involves playing recordings of healthy coral, is luring fish back to dead patches, which could lead to the reefs’ revival.
What is carbon offsetting, and does it work?
Countries can pay to fund emission reductions in another country to help reach its own emissions reductions targets
How to buy clothes without destroying the planet
Shopping tips that will help protect the environment from further damage, from an expert on sustainability and fast fashion
Which milk is best for the environment? A guide to the impact of cow, almond and soy milk on the planet - and your health
We compared the carbon footprint, water footprint, and nutritional value of the three products, and suggest some possible alternatives.
Five easy ways to cut down on plastic waste and live a green life
Let’s face it: most of us have a serious addiction to plastic.
Are paper straws really better for the environment than plastic ones?
An expert explains why they may not be the eco-friendly alternative the name suggests.
10 air pollution facts that should terrify you
The World Health Organisation says polluted air causes 7 million deaths globally each year.