Emissions reduction and carbon sequestration
When I first heard the term ‘carbon sequestration’, I had to look it up in the dictionary. What does ‘sequestration’ mean? In normal English, ‘sequester’ means to isolate; in chemistry terms, it means to make a substance inert by forming other stable compounds with it so that it is no longer available for reactions. While […]
Earth Hour 2024: Kuching reports significant power reduction
KUCHING: During Earth Hour 2024, Kuching experienced a reduction in power consumption by 13.34 megawatts (MW), compared to 8MW in 2023, marking a 66.75 per cent increase in power reduction. According to Kuching South City Council Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng’s Facebook post last night (Mar 23), the reduction of Kuching’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions […]
Maiden Miri Car Free Day
MIRI: Fitness enthusiasts in the city and fans of Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) activities, including those who travel from Bintulu, literally threw themselves into the inaugural car free day on Saturday. Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang said it was part of efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle among Mirians and reduce carbon monoxide emission. […]
Opposition PSB supports amendment to Land Code
Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) assemblymen have shown their support to the Land Code (Amendment) Bill, 2022 tabled by the Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. Dr Johnical Rayong Ngipa (PSB-Engkilili) said that the tabling of the Bill was a historical moment for Sarawak as […]
Three roads closed this Sunday for car-free programme
KUCHING: Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Jalan Pearl and Jalan Barrack here will be closed to vehicles on Sunday (March 6) from 6am to 10am for the Kuching Car Free Morning programme. The Kuching City North Commission (DBKU) in a statement on Thursday (March 3) said the programme’s goal was to minimise carbon emissions and […]
Paris Agreement — Sarawak committed to Malaysia’s targets
KUCHING: Sarawak remains fully committed to supporting and contributing towards Malaysia’s targets under the Paris Agreement by helping the country meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to reduce carbon emissions, said Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. “I am delighted that Sarawak’s large hydro resources are now included as part of the Renewable […]
Helping to reduce carbon emissions by 2000 tonnes
KUCHING: Yayasan Petronas is committed to planting 50,000 trees as part of its environmental conservation Sentuhan Alaminitiative at 14 sites across 11 states to reduce carbon emissions by 2000 tonnes. The initiative aims to improve the environment through biodiversity, conservation and carbon neutral programmes. “Petronas has a long legacy of safeguarding the environment and […]
