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CTV News
02-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
New waste carts rolling into Barrie neighbourhoods
Waste carts will be delivered to Barrie properties from June 16 to the end of August. (City of Barrie) New waste carts will be rolling into Barrie neighbourhoods this June. These special carts are designed to make it easier to get waste to the curb, eliminate heavy lifting and dragging, and keep waste protected from weather and animals. 'We're rolling out a more efficient way to collect waste in the city through automated cart collection, beginning this September.' says Stephanie Mack, associate director of waste management and environmental sustainability. When is your waste cart arriving? Carts will be delivered between June 16 to the end of August. Once your carts arrive, the city says you can store them until collection begins the week of September 8. Residential properties will receive a small organics cart and a large garbage cart, unless the property owner previously requested a smaller garbage cart. The community is reminded that residential recycling is not managed by the city. Properties with multiple residential units that requested additional carts will also receive these additional sets during delivery. Owners of properties with two to five registered residential units can still request additional carts at no charge. Your estimated delivery window is based on your curbside collection area. Your carts may arrive any weekday within your delivery window. Curbside Collection Area Curbside Collection for Barrie. (City of Barrie) How to store your waste cart: Carts will be delivered to the driveways of residential properties. You don't need to sign for them, and you don't need to be home when they are delivered. You can store the carts in the same place you store your waste currently, such as inside a garage or outdoor storage shed. If space is tight or you don't have a garage, you can store the carts in your backyard, against the side or front of your house, or on the front porch. The city says carts cannot be stored on a public boulevard, road or sidewalk. Write the property address on the side of each cart in the white space provided with a permanent marker.
Free Malaysia Today
22-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia vows strong safeguards in Japan CO₂ storage deal
The natural resources and environmental sustainability ministry says any cross-border CO₂ storage arrangement would be strictly governed by bilateral or multilateral agreements. (Wikimedia Commons pic) KUALA LUMPUR : The government has pledged to enforce strict environmental and legal safeguards, amid reports of an agreement with Japan for liquefied carbon dioxide (CO₂) to be stored in offshore sites beginning as early as 2030. In a statement to FMT, the natural resources and environmental sustainability ministry said the government was committed to upholding the 'highest environmental and safety standards'. It stressed that all carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects would be subjected to rigorous environmental impact assessments (EIA), real-time monitoring and robust regulatory oversight. 'Long-term monitoring protocols will include seismic surveys, well integrity checks and the use of advanced technologies to detect any potential leaks,' the ministry said, adding that a dedicated legal framework was being developed to ensure environmental protection and accountability. The ministry's statement follows a report that Japan plans to export CO₂ for underground storage in Malaysia through a partnership involving Mitsui & Co., Kansai Electric Power, and state oil company Petronas. Nikkei Asia reported that the stored carbon from Japanese power plants and factories would be injected into depleted gas fields in Malaysian waters, with the Malaysian government expected to sign a memorandum of understanding with Japan by this year. The Japanese daily also reported that Japan was aiming to store up to 10 million tonnes of CO₂ annually in Malaysia as part of its goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Addressing concerns that Malaysia could become a dumping ground for foreign emissions, the ministry said any cross-border CO₂ storage arrangement would be governed strictly under bilateral or multilateral agreements. These will align with international standards and clearly define legal responsibilities, risk-sharing mechanisms and safeguards to prevent misuse, said the ministry. 'Malaysia's priority is to safeguard its national interest, environmental integrity and sovereignty,' the ministry stated. 'Malaysia will only accept carbon storage projects that are environmentally sound, economically beneficial and aligned with our national climate goals.' The ministry also said that storing CO₂ for another country would not affect Malaysia's own carbon budget or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) target under the Paris Agreement. 'Technically, receiving CO₂ from other countries, including Japan, does not affect Malaysia's NDC target,' the ministry said. 'However, if the storage site leaks in the future, then Malaysia will be responsible for it.'
Times of Oman
14-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Workshop explores environmental sustainability in managing construction and demolition waste in Oman
Muscat— A workshop titled 'Environmental Sustainability in Managing Construction and Demolition Waste: Challenges and Opportunities in Oman" kicked off today in Muscat. The two-day event explores ways to transform waste from an environmental burden into a promising economic resource within the circular economy framework. The event was held under the patronage of Sayyid Khalifa bin Al Mardas Al Busaidi, Secretary-General at the Ministry of Interior. In his keynote speech, Dr. Mohammed Saif Al Kalbani, Director General of Environmental Affairs at the Environment Authority, highlighted the current state of construction and demolition waste management in Oman, the existing challenges, and the exchange of expertise among stakeholders. He emphasised that Oman has placed significant importance on environmental protection and the preservation of natural resources as a cornerstone of its comprehensive development strategy across all stages. This commitment is reflected in making 'Sustainable Environment' and the prioritization of natural resources one of the pillars of Oman Vision 2040. Al Kalbani noted that the waste sector in Oman is a vital field requiring continuous coordination and innovation from all relevant parties. The Environment Authority is working closely with government and private entities to develop legislative and regulatory frameworks for sustainable and efficient waste management, he pointed out. The workshop, held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center, addresses major challenges and investment opportunities in maximizing the sector's potential. It also reviews best regional and international practices applicable in Oman and explores ways to strengthen public-private partnerships in advancing recycling and treatment technologies. Discussions focus on integrating roles between government entities and private companies to establish a comprehensive national waste management system under a strategic vision that ensures environmental, economic, and social sustainability. The workshop also seeks to develop a clear institutional and regulatory framework for managing construction and demolition waste through binding legislation, technical standards, economic incentives for the private sector, and enhanced monitoring systems to ensure effective implementation. Organized by the Environment Authority in cooperation with Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (be'ah) and other stakeholders, the workshop brings together government agencies, academic institutions, research centers, regional and international organizations, private sector companies, and civil society groups. This aligns with ongoing efforts to achieve the strategic objectives of environmental and natural resource priorities under Oman Vision 2040. Specialists, decision-makers, and experts from government bodies, the private sector, academia, and research institutions are participating in the workshop. Key topics include the current legislative and regulatory framework and associated challenges, the environmental and economic impacts of uncontrolled construction and demolition waste disposal, and regional and international experiences in waste treatment and recycling.
South China Morning Post
14-05-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
Malaysia vows to protect elephants after calf's death sparks outcry over lapsed promises
The outpouring of grief over the death of an elephant calf that was hit by a truck on Mother's Day has prompted Malaysian authorities to renew pledges to expand wildlife sanctuaries, road crossings and natural corridors to limit the risks posed by humans. Advertisement Footage of the mother elephant's frantic attempts to rescue her calf, pinned beneath a 10-tonne (22,000-pound) truck on the East-West Highway, went viral in Malaysia , evoking a mix of sadness and anger as it reignited public criticism of the government's unfulfilled wildlife protection promises. The highway cuts through the 30,000-hectare (74,000-acre) Belum-Temenggor forest reserve, a known crossing point for elephants and the critically endangered Malayan tiger. Eight elephants have been killed in traffic collisions in Peninsular Malaysia over the past five years, three of them in this year alone, according to Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. A still from a social-media video shows the mother elephant trying to free her calf after it was hit by a truck on Malaysia's East-West Highway on Sunday. Photo: Facebook 'It is not just a tragic accident, but reflects a major challenge in the relationship between humans and nature, particularly in our efforts to maintain the survival of wild species in an increasingly fragmented and discontinuous landscape,' Nik Nazmi said on Tuesday. Advertisement
Malay Mail
12-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Environment minister: Viral baby elephant among 2,361 wild animals killed in vehicle collisions since 2020
CHUKAI, May 12 — A total of 2,361 wild animals were reported to have been killed by vehicle collisions throughout the country from 2020 to today. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said Pahang was the state with the highest recorded roadkills with 765 animals, followed by Perak (478 animals), Kelantan (224 animals), Terengganu (201 animals), and Negeri Sembilan (187 animals). 'If we look at species, elephants recorded eight deaths, one in 2020, two each in 2021 and 2024, and this year there has been three deaths (including the death of the baby elephant that went viral yesterday). 'There has been a slight increase for Malayan Tiger deaths, with no deaths recorded in 2020 till 2022, one in 2023, three in 2024, and one so far this year,' he told reporters after a vehicle enforcement operation here today. The government has and is currently conducting various initiatives to curb wildlife road kills, including an increased allocation of RM250 million this year to enable state governments to increase the area of their forest reserves, and also creating more elephant sanctuaries in Johor, Pahang, Perak and Terengganu. A video of a baby elephant killed by a container lorry and an adult elephant believed to be its mother trying to move the lorry to save the baby went viral yesterday on social media. In other developments, Nik Nazmi said as of March this year, 90,024 vehicles were inspected under Ops Gerak and from that total, 248 compounds were issued for various offences. Ops Gerak was conducted to step up enforcement on motor vehicles to ensure compliance in terms of exhaust emissions and noise levels to curb air pollution due to vehicle emissions. 'In today's operation, 21 vehicles were inspected, including diesel and petrol lorries, petrol vans and motorcycles, and from the total one vehicle was issued a notice over excessive noise,' he said. On the uncertain hot and dry weather conditions that are expected to last till middle or end of May, Nik Nazmi said they would hold talks with various ministries and departments to coordinate all actions. He also voiced his intentions to hold talks with his Asean counterparts on various matters, including hot weather and climate change. — Bernama
