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A new species of “dragon lizard” with impressive camouflage capabilities has been found in Southeast Asia

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A new species of "dragon lizard" with impressive camouflage capabilities has been found in Southeast Asia

This article has been reviewed in accordance with Science X’s editorial process and policies. The editors emphasized the following attributes while ensuring the credibility of the content: fact checked reliable source correction Okay! Holotype Laodracon carsticola Gen. et sp. nov. (NUOL R.2022.01), adult male, in life A: General lateral view; B: General ventral view; C: … Read more

Exclusive: Countries asked to cut cooling emissions by 68% by 2050

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A visitor takes a picture of Gree’s air conditioners during the China Import and Export Expo, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, south China, April 16, 2018. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo Acquires Licensing Rights LONDON, Oct 19 — Dozens of countries, including China, India and the United States, are being asked to make a … Read more

To ban or not to ban: tackling the EU’s global plastic waste

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To ban or not to ban: tackling the EU's global plastic waste

The EU has pledged to clean up its act and reduce dumping. For communities in low-income countries bearing the brunt of Europe’s garbage, it can’t come soon enough. A joint investigation by POLITICO, Lighthouse Reports and other global media partners underscores how high these efforts will be, as legal loopholes and a lack of transparency … Read more

Southeast Asia looks to renewable energy for energy security

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According to the ASEAN Energy Center, the region’s energy mix is ​​still dominated by fossil fuels, with the share of renewables at 14.2% in 2020, at around 83% in 2020. Zulfikar Yurnaidi, manager of energy modeling and policy planning at the center, said such “heavy dependence” on fossil fuels increases the region’s vulnerability to energy … Read more