News & Insights Across Asia
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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.
Wild Asian elephants have been observed feeding in cornfields and swimming in rivers in Pu’er City, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, highlighting ongoing conservation efforts for this protected species.
Germany launches a €4 billion subsidy scheme to boost climate-friendly industrial production, targeting significant emission reductions and economic stimulation.
China reintroduces 3,000 endangered plants to an islet in the Yangtze River’s Three Gorges Reservoir area, enhancing biodiversity and showcasing commitment to environmental conservation.
China celebrated its National Tree Planting Day, revealing increased greening efforts with nearly 4 million hectares of new forests planted in the past year.
The Sanjiangkou area in east China’s Jiangxi Province prospers through ecological restoration, transforming this ancient river junction into a thriving and sustainable landscape.
Fork-tailed sunbirds enliven Renhuai, Guizhou Province, as they flit among blooming crabapple flowers, heralding the vibrant arrival of spring and drawing nature lovers outdoors.
Europe faces escalating climate risks and is unprepared to tackle them, warns the European Environment Agency in a new report.
Chinese researchers at Huazhong Agricultural University have unveiled the key mechanisms behind fireflies’ bioluminescent light organs, offering new insights into insect bioluminescence and biodiversity.
Following an oil spill off Huntington Beach, California, the U.S. Coast Guard reports successful cleanup efforts and begins investigating the cause of the spill.
Heavy rains in Bolivia’s capital, La Paz, have led to a state of emergency after overflowing rivers destroyed homes. President Luis Arce has deployed troops to prevent further damage.
After months of winter, China’s Kanas Lake in Xinjiang’s Altai Mountains bursts back to life in spring, showcasing breathtaking beauty and rich biodiversity.
An international team of scientists has improved weather forecasting accuracy by developing a new machine learning model that refines predictions and enhances reliability without sacrificing interpretability.
The EU’s environmental agency warns of ‘catastrophic’ climate risks without urgent action. The findings highlight challenges that resonate with Asia, emphasizing the need for global collaboration.
Chinese courts are allowing illegal loggers to purchase carbon credits as compensation for destroyed carbon sinks. Experts advise caution to ensure the policy effectively deters environmental crimes.
Flocks of oriental storks, a first-class state-protected species in China, have been sighted in Lianyungang coastal wetlands, highlighting successful conservation efforts.
An intense and unusual downpour flooded parts of Dubai and the UAE, disrupting flights and traffic. Nearly half the annual average rainfall fell in just six hours, overwhelming infrastructure.
