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How a Taiwanese company is trying to save the ocean
Jun 03, 2022

(Photo : Chien-Tong Wang)

Discarded fishing nets are extremely harmful to marine ecology, but an alliance of fishermen’s associations, fishing net makers and nylon producers in Taiwan are trying to solve the problem by turning waste nets into outdoor clothing. Here’s what they’re up to.

On February...
How can Cheng Kung University reach carbon neutrality in 20 years
May 29, 2022

National Cheng Kung University has announced its ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2041, making it the most aggressive public university in Taiwan in this respect. How have they built buildings with no need for air conditioning, and run experiments without using a single drop of tap water?

The April...
Cambodia’s Early Warning System 1294 An Adaptable Technology Promoting Safety for All
Apr 24, 2022

Introduction – The remarkable story of EWS1294, the national early warning system of Cambodia