News & Insights Across Asia
Explore the planet’s natural wonders, with special attention to Asia’s diverse environments and wildlife through inspiring videos and stories.
Discover the enchanting snow scenery of Kanas Lake in Xinjiang’s Altai Mountains, where sapphire blue snow-capped peaks meet emerald-green waters, creating a winter wonderland unlike any other.
China has relaunched its voluntary carbon market, the CCER scheme, enabling enterprises to trade carbon credits voluntarily and boosting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Discover how China’s Yuanjiang River Valley mirrors the African savanna, shaped by the unique foehn wind phenomenon.
Beijing increased its forest coverage to 44.9% in 2023, planting 1,000 hectares of trees and opening new parks, reflecting significant ecological progress and commitment to environmental sustainability.
IPCC approves a new six-year climate program emphasizing adaptation, with a synthesis report due by late 2029.
Severe flooding and landslides in the Davao Region of the Philippines have killed 15 people, injuring five others. Rescue efforts continue amid ongoing heavy rainfall and further risk of landslides.
World’s largest iceberg A23a breaks free after decades and heads north, offering a rare glimpse into the life cycle of icebergs and the changing Antarctic environment.
Train services between Guangdong and Hunan have been suspended amid forecasts of heavy snow and blizzards, as the region experiences its first major cold snap of 2024.
Over 80 people have died as severe snowstorms continue to batter the United States, causing widespread disruption and concerns over potential impacts on Asian markets.
Extreme heat wave conditions in Western Australia’s Pilbara and Gascoyne regions elevate bushfire risks as temperatures soar above 47°C.
Wanjiazhai Water Control Project on the Yellow River will replenish 255 million cubic meters of water to the Yongding River, supporting ecological restoration in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area.
A severe winter storm in the U.S. Northwest leaves over 100,000 Oregon residents without power amid freezing temperatures caused by the polar vortex.
China is set to experience its first cold wave of 2024 from Saturday to Tuesday, with temperatures dropping up to 14°C. The National Meteorological Center warns of heavy snow and gales across central, eastern, and southern regions.
Scientists have mapped the largest deep-sea coral reef to date, stretching hundreds of miles off the U.S. Atlantic coast, revealing new insights into marine ecosystems.
Chinese researchers from Guizhou University have discovered a new species of Hypericum in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, highlighting the region’s rich biodiversity.
Over 60,000 birds, including protected species, are wintering in north China’s Hengshui Lake Nature Reserve, showcasing significant ecological improvements.
China has unveiled a plan to restore at least 30% of its degraded ecosystems by 2030, expanding nature reserves and protecting marine areas, emphasizing its commitment to biodiversity conservation.
A new cerium-rich silicate mineral, Nipeiite-(Ce), has been discovered in central China’s Henan Province, marking the highest cerium content found in a silicate mineral to date.
The UK Met Office predicts CO₂ levels in 2024 may exceed thresholds for limiting warming to 1.5°C, emphasizing the urgent need for drastic emissions cuts globally.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck the Vanuatu Islands at 04:57 GMT on Friday, according to the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences. No immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.
