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The Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded Wednesday to two scientists who built a tool for constructing molecules in a cheap, environmentally friendly way, allowing researchers to more easily make products including pharmaceuticals.

Chumphon coral reef found drowning in garbage

NEW YORK - President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Thursday attended the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on climate security at the invitation of Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin, the rotating UNSC chairman, stressing that it is a topic of strategic importance and immense relevance to our time.

Political Bureau urges faster rollout of action plan as climate change worsens.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment aims to kill two birds with one stone by promoting invasive water hyacinth as eco-friendly packaging for parcels.

A Rayong factory that leaked toxic heavy metals into surrounding farmland and waterways must pay more than 1.3 billion baht in compensation, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) said on Wednesday.

The government will submit an initial claim for US$ 50 million as compensation from the owners/insurance agents of the X-Press Pearl vessel, which was destroyed in a blaze in Sri Lankan territorial waters, a top government official said.

Environmental academic Thon Thamrongnawasawat has urged Thais to stop harvesting Haddons sea anemone, which is the habitat of several species including clownfish.

Environmental damage caused by the sinking of the Singapore-flagged MV X-Press Pearl would affect Sri Lanka for over 100 years, a top state official told The Island yesterday.

The Big Durian has been ranked as the world’s most environmentally vulnerable metropolitan, as climate change, pollution, heatwaves, earthquakes and flooding are key threats to the capital’s residents and businesses.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is focusing on educating, building capacity and understanding, and creating awareness of mangrove forest conservation through public relations to mark National Mangrove Day.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is continuing to develop the Thonburi area as a sustainable tourism and livable city.