Nyheder – Asia

China bans ivory trade: China has banned trade and crafting of ivory by the end of 2017, in order to help save the world’s elephants. Conservation groups have praised the decision.

Bake for a better climate: A power plant in India has started using a new way to convert CO2 into products such as baking powder. You can have your cake and fight climate change, too.

Indonesia protects endangered jungle: The Indonesian President has banned any activity that destroys the country's peatlands, where orangutans and other animals live.

Indonesia to protect nature: The president of Indonesia has declared a stop for destruction of the country’s valuable peat bog forests, where many animals live, including orangutans.