Cactus "points" the way for oil spill clean-up
Inspired by prickly pears, Chinese scientists have developed a new technique for removing oil from water, which could have applications in oil spill clean-up work.
HK think tank urges enhancement of water recycling, higher charges
A Hong Kong public think tanker urged the government to improve water recycling capacity, and adjust its water charges structure to deter water wastage.
Tourist abuse leads to dolphin's death in S China
Tourists abused an injured dolphin that was beached in south China on Sunday, resulting in the animal's death as well as a wave of public outrage.
Thousands flee in eastern Germany as dam bursts in central Europe floods
A dam near Saxony-Anhalt state capital Magdeburg in eastern Germany burst overnight on Monday despite attempts to stabilise it, forcing the authorities to ask more than 20,000 people to leave their homes.
33,310 evacuated in E. China downpour
Heavy rain since Wednesday has caused flooding of rivers in east China's Jiangxi Province, forcing the evacuation of 33,310 people.
Japan provides 36 mln USD grant aid to Cambodia for clean water, education
The government of Japan on Wednesday signed to provide a grant aid of 36 million U.S. dollars to Cambodia for a clean water project and a human resource development project.
The Nation(Thailand): Water deals' details sought
The private sector yesterday called on the government to disclose details of the contracts signed with bid winners in the planned Bt350-billion water-management scheme for the sake of transparency.
