PH tells China to leave Panatag Shoal, also known as Scarborough Shoal, which is a high-tide elevation located just over 120 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales. According to international law, the shoal is within the PH's exclusive economic zone (220 nautical miles).
short discussion of adjusting to heat, labor adjustments indoor and outdoor, effects on reproduction and on animal husbandry. It’s the first time effects on animals I’ve heard mentioned.
My cooking today is more like preparing a snack. Fast, easy, but nevertheless delicious.
I just marinated some chicken filet (the smaller, inner ones) asian style with some chili and garlic and ginger. They'll be fried in a pan in a few hours. And I cooked a sweet-sharp dip with even more garlic.
I love garlic, you probably noticed that. 🧄 😄
That'll make for a nice meal without much ado.
It is even low-carb, no?
Editorial in Dawn - Pakistan's oldest English Daily:
"The writing is on the wall. The time for incremental steps is over. The scale of the challenge requires bold, decisive actions that reflect the urgency of the moment."
The Japanese government is planning to trial an artificial intelligence system for spotting wild bears to better deal with an increasing number of attacks by the animals on humans, a government source said Monday. Under the system, AI will use security camera footage to instantly detect bears and share the information with the...
"Human survivability at its absolute limit in #Asia currently: #Thailand, #Myanmar, #Cambodia, #Vietnam, and the #Philippines. All hit temperatures above 40°C, with some places experiencing an incredible life-threatening heat index of up to 52°C."#climate
A solitary green pearl farm boat gently sways on the tranquil waters of Vietnam, its emerald hue mirroring in the glassy surface below, creating a serene symphony of green and blue. In the silence, only the soft lapping of water against the boat breaks the stillness
If I were from #Malaysia, instead of using #Mpop (which can also mean #MandoPop), I'll push for #MyPop. Noticed the play on words? “My” is the ISO two-letter ID for Malaysia; and also means “my” (mine) in English.
A new UN report on #ClimateChange singles out Asia as a region of particular concern. The report says that global temperatures hit record highs last year and that #GlobalWarming was happening at an especially rapid pace in #Asia. Monte Francis speaks to Dr Chloe Brimicombe, #Climate Scientist and Heatwaves Researcher at the Wegener Centre, University of Graz.
"Deliberately grounded on a tiny reef in the #SouthChinaSea, part of an island chain claimed by the two Asian countries, the #BRPSierraMadre is now the unlikely base for a detachment of Filipino marines who stand guard over the atoll, scanning the turquoise waters for Chinese ships." #AyunginShoal#SecondThomasShoal#Philippines
#Beijing, based on the report, budgeted over $296 billion for its military in 2023, a 6% increase from its spending the year prior. The figure represents 12% of the world’s military expenditures and over 50% of the #Asia and #Oceania region.The figures are estimates of #SIPRI, as #China’s publicly declared military budget is much lower. #TootSEA#Philippines
Japan to trial AI scheme for spotting bears as attacks on humans rise (mainichi.jp)
The Japanese government is planning to trial an artificial intelligence system for spotting wild bears to better deal with an increasing number of attacks by the animals on humans, a government source said Monday. Under the system, AI will use security camera footage to instantly detect bears and share the information with the...