Climate Change 2015
CLIMATE CHANGE
Swiss glaciers lose 10% of volume in worst two years on record
More than half of the glaciers in the Alps are in Switzerland.
US finalises plans to phase out single-use plastic on public lands
The move aims to tackle a major source of US plastic waste as recycling rates have faltered.
Vietnam jails climate activist for tax evasion
Hong was accused of dodging tax payments worth 6.7 billion dong (S$376,000) from 2012 to 2022.
Britain PM Rishi Sunak rowing back on climate change measures
There's growing evidence that British voters resent having to shoulder the costs of environmental protection measures.
From The Straits Times' Archives
Teen climate activists occupy top US Republican’s office
The activists say 18 protesters were detained by police after refusing to disperse.
US finalises plans to phase out single-use plastic on public lands
The move aims to tackle a major source of US plastic waste as recycling rates have faltered.
PHOTOS
Swiss glaciers lose 10% of volume in worst two years on record
More than half of the glaciers in the Alps are in Switzerland.
