Why China is building so many coal plants despite its solar and wind boom

Even as China’s expansion of solar and wind power raced ahead in 2025, the Asian giant opened many more coal power plants than it had

DSPA says no plans to amend noise law as exemption system ‘operates smoothly’

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has said there are no immediate plans to amend the Environmental Noise Prevention and Control Law, stressing that the current

Industry warns of ongoing challenges for EV adoption amid new beneficial measures

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) announced that starting next month, public charging fees for vehicles will be reduced by approximately 10%, but an industry representative warns

Seven complaints filed over booster pump noise

Residents in Macau have raised concerns about low-frequency noise from booster pumps installed in water meter rooms, which is affecting daily life. One listener of the TDM Forum

Gov’t launches third phase of subsidy program to phase out high-pollution vehicles

The government is continuing the “Old Diesel Vehicle Replacement Subsidy Program” with a third phase to phase out high-pollution vehicles, in line with the national

Shift from waste treatment to source reduction key to Macau’s green future, group says

As the five-year Environmental Protection Plan established by the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) in 2021 comes to a close, an environmental group recognized the Macau government’s

Air pollution declines across Pearl River Delta

A joint 2024 air quality report from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau shows a significant drop in air pollutant levels across the Pearl River Delta. The

China’s bicycle ownership on the rise as low-carbon travel takes off

China’s bicycle ownership has topped 200 million, with an additional 380 million electric-powered two-wheelers in use, bolstering low-carbon travel, data from the China Bicycle Association

Plastic cotton swabs to be banned alongside two other single-use plastics starting next year

The Official Gazette (BO) announced yesterday an executive order prohibiting the import of plastic cotton swabs, plastic balloon sticks, and inflatable air sticks, effective January

DSPA unveils five-year air quality improvement plan

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has unveiled a five-year plan aimed at enhancing environmental protection, with a focus on improving air quality. In response to

Ron Lam expresses concerns about Macau’s low standard of clean energy sources

Lawmaker Ron Lam is concerned about what he claims are the low standards of environmental protection in Macau, specifically regarding the sources of electricity.

Inner Harbor to get water pollution control plan this year

A water pollution control and monitoring plan for the Inner Harbor will be introduced later this year, the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) has announced. The

DSPA to enhance Cotai Ecological Zones with water flow restoration

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has committed to optimizing the Cotai Ecological Zones, as announced during a closed-door meeting with the Taipa and Coloane Community Service

DSPA to ban import of cotton swabs, two other plastic products in 2026

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has drafted plans to prohibit the importation of certain plastic products –  including cotton swabs, balloon sticks, and thundersticks –

Macau’s air quality reaches hazardous levels as dust storm lingers

Air quality in Macau has deteriorated sharply, with levels recorded between the evening of April 13 and yesterday morning reaching “very unhealthy” to “hazardous” across the

Air quality drops as dust storm sweeps through region

Air quality in Macau deteriorated significantly yesterday due to a dust storm, according to the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG). At 10 a.m. yesterday,

Ron Lam calls for unified emission standards amid Coloane sewage plant concerns

Lawmaker Ron Lam has called for unified emission standards for Macau’s sewage treatment plants, citing ongoing environmental concerns at the Coloane Sewage Treatment Plant. Residents have reported persistent

China plays major role in global climate affairs

China is a critical force in the global energy transition and its involvement in international climate talks is essential, the head of the United Nations’ climate

City records rise in unhealthy air quality days

Macau's air quality deteriorated significantly in 2024, with a marked increase in “unhealthy” and “very unhealthy” days compared to the previous year, according to a report from

Waste incineration capacity expanded to 3,000 tons daily

The city’s waste management infrastructure has been significantly enhanced with the expansion of its third waste incineration center. The facility’s daily processing capacity has

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