News
Married at a power plant
Tuesday, 6 January 2009An Australian couple has forgone the traditional wedding photos with backdrops of beautiful beaches or greenery and instead opted to take their wedding snaps at a coal-fired power station in the state of Western Australia.
Smog drives residents out of Hong Kong
Tuesday, 6 January 2009One in five Hong Kong residents is considering leaving the city because of its dire air quality, a survey released Monday has found, raising fears over the financial hub's competitiveness.
2009 the "Year of Climate Change"
Monday, 5 January 2009UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday called 2009 "the year of climate change" as he reviewed the world body's "mixed" record handling crises in Darfur, Kosovo and Zimbabwe.
Thai foundation turns rubbish into legs
Monday, 5 January 2009Twelve-year-old Matoha Dosare was born with no right leg, but thanks to recycled soft drink cans and some old stockings, he now has a new limb and new-found independence.
Memorable animal moments in 2008
Wednesday, 31 December 2008Here's a selection of the most memorable animal news in 2008.
New Tsunami warning centre in Indonesia
Monday, 29 December 2008Indonesia has launched its Tsunami Early Warning System (InaTEWS) and hopes to become the Indian Ocean tsunami warning provider by 2011.
Waterproof rice developed
Wednesday, 24 December 2008A new type of rice that can survive total submersion for more than two weeks has passed its field tests with "flying colours", say researchers.
Liquid wood toys
Monday, 22 December 2008The latest eco-toys to hit the market may provide an interesting eco-alternative to plastic toys - those made from liquid wood.
Carbon surveillance saves more carbon than closing coal plants
Friday, 19 December 2008Using existing technologies to monitor carbon storage in developing country landscapes could save more carbon than closing 1,400 coal-burning power plants.
Energy stars for TVs
Wednesday, 17 December 2008Soon the stars you see on the small-screen won't all be celebrities. Panasonic has introduced energy-star labels for televisions under a labelling scheme soon to be mandatory under new government regulations.
