Tourists will be able to use Seoul’s Climate Cards during their stay in the capital starting in July.
Olive oil price from major retailers in Korea rose by more than 30 percent earlier this month due to the impacts of climate change.
HuMaster, founded by KIST researcher Lee Dae-young, says comfort can be sustainable when we realize humidity is the key.
Nearly 1.25 million Climate Cards have been sold just over 100 days after launch, said the Seoul city government on Monday.
An affordable version of the Climate Card will be available to more commuters as the age limit for the service rises from 34 to 39.
The Constitutional Court on Tuesday held a public hearing on a petition filed by teenage environmental activists against the government for violating their fundamental rights by insufficiently responding to climate change.
Seoul’s Climate Card can now be topped up with credit and debit cards.
Yellow dust originating from China and Mongolia engulfed Korea on Wednesday, leading to a spike in fine dust concentration levels.
A person passes through the subway turnstiles at the platform at Gwanghwamun Station in central Seoul on Sunday, with a banner advertising the Climate Card unlimited public transportation pass displayed nearby.
Voters also must exercise their “climate influence” through their votes.
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