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Environmental issues with war — Agent Orange • Depleted uranium • Military Superfund site (Category only) • Scorched earth • War and environmental law • Unexploded ordnance Overpopulation — Burial • Overpopulation in companion animals • Tragedy of the commons • Gender Imbalance in Developing Countries • Sub-replacement ...
MoEF oversees the Department of Environment and Forest Department, which enforce environmental law and protect the natural biodiversity in the country respectively. [36] There has also been efforts by local government to address climate change related issues. For instance, some local governments have invested in shelters to reduce cyclone ...
Issues include large-scale deforestation (much of it illegal) and related wildfires causing heavy smog over parts of western Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore; over-exploitation of marine resources; and environmental problems associated with rapid urbanisation and economic development, including air pollution, traffic congestion, garbage ...
Landmarks located in Asia, divided by country. This is a container category. Due to its scope, it should contain only subcategories. Subcategories.
The waters around Asia are subjected to the same impacts as elsewhere, such as the increased warming and ocean acidification. [3]: 1465 There are many coral reefs in the region, and they are highly vulnerable to climate change, [3]: 1459 to the point practically all of them will be lost if the warming exceeds 1.5 °C (2.7 °F).
The NGO Global Witness reports that in 2014, four Thai environmental activists were murdered due to their work on local environmental issues. [162]: 8 From 2002-2014, Global Witness estimates the total to be 21 deaths. [163] South Thailand's "Southern Peasants Federation" (SPF) names four of its members who were murdered between 2010–2015. [164]
Pages in category "Environmental disasters in Asia" The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
Environment of Asia by dependent territory (7 C) Environment of Asia by region (12 C) + Environment of the Soviet Union (5 C, 9 P) A. Aral Sea (3 C, 17 P) B.