News & Insights Across Asia
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Endangered spotted seals in northeast China’s Liaodong Bay are experiencing a significant increase in population, with numbers rising annually by about 20% due to improved environmental conditions.
A new study reveals that plastics contain over 16,000 chemicals—3,000 more than previously estimated—raising concerns about pollution and consumer safety.
China’s revised Wildlife Protection Law, effective May 1, 2023, introduces stricter regulations and supports scientific breeding, enhancing conservation efforts and regulating the trade of captive wildlife.
China and Russia have launched a joint research lab in Heilongjiang Province to enhance conservation efforts for the endangered Siberian tiger.
Sixty people have died and 23 injured in Afghanistan due to heavy snowfall and freezing weather over the past three weeks, the national disaster authority reports.
A new study reveals that hundreds of plastic pieces were found inside sea turtles in the Mediterranean, highlighting the urgent issue of marine pollution threatening wildlife.
Conservationists in Kenya celebrate as 21 eastern black rhinos are relocated to a plateau where they had been absent for decades due to poaching, marking the country’s largest rhino relocation effort.
The UN is urging nations to submit ambitious climate pledges within a year to ensure global safety and prosperity, highlighting the critical role of upcoming commitments in limiting warming to 1.5°C.
Scientists in Antarctica are warning about the spread of the lethal H5N1 avian flu virus after confirming cases in penguins and cormorants, raising concerns for the continent’s bird populations.
At least three people were killed as violent storms, including a suspected tornado, swept through Indiana and Ohio on Thursday.
Colorado is experiencing what may be its biggest snowstorm of the season, with up to a meter of snow expected on Thursday.
A Montana rancher pleaded guilty to wildlife trafficking after illegally breeding ‘giant’ sheep using tissue from Central Asian wild sheep for commercial hunting preserves.
A large number of migratory birds have arrived at the Quanwan wetlands in Qinghai Province, bringing vitality to the early spring scenery and highlighting the importance of wetland conservation.
New research reveals that menopause in certain whale species offers insights into the evolutionary reasons behind human menopause, highlighting remarkable parallels in life history and social structures.
A rare sighting of blue dragons—vivid sea slugs that can deliver a painful sting—is surprising visitors on Texas beaches this spring.
Giant sequoias, the largest trees on Earth, are thriving in the UK, offering insights into global reforestation efforts amid climate change challenges.
Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment warns of significant threats to the nation’s security, economy, and infrastructure due to climate change, highlighting urgent need for action.
New research by Australian marine scientists reveals that fishing gear entanglements severely impact the survival of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Yunnan Province faces a severe drought for the second year, prompting authorities to implement measures to ensure water supply and mitigate impacts on residents and agriculture.
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment announces the inclusion of 2,573 water bodies in the ‘Beautiful Rivers and Lakes’ project, aiming to enhance ecological quality and promote biodiversity.