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.
Hurricane Kirk has intensified to a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic, expected to rapidly grow into a major hurricane, while Tropical Storm Leslie could also strengthen into a hurricane by the weekend.
Red-billed blue magpies in China’s Qinling Mountains help spread kiwifruits by hoarding excess fruit, which other wildlife consume, leading to seed dispersal throughout the region.
Typhoon Krathon has caused two deaths and 102 injuries in Taiwan region, leading to widespread disruptions in transportation and power outages affecting thousands of households.
Greek firefighters have made significant progress in containing a deadly forest blaze in southern Greece that has claimed two lives and ravaged thousands of hectares, with efforts now focusing on smaller blazes.
In just a decade, China transformed from ‘airpocalypse’ to blue skies, reducing air pollution by 57% while growing its GDP. How did they achieve this environmental turnaround?
Faced with unpredictable weather, Indian scientists are developing tougher seeds to help farmers adapt to climate change.
A young Siberian crane learns to forage at Poyang Lake under the guidance of its parents, while contending with intruding swans in a battle for food.
Wildfires in California have burned over 1 million acres this year as soaring temperatures add challenges for firefighters battling the Line Fire near Los Angeles.
NASA’s Webb Space Telescope has discovered traces of carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on Charon, Pluto’s largest moon, revealing new insights into its surface composition and origins.
Fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest have surged to a 13-year high, raising global climate concerns with potential impacts on Asia’s climate and economies.
Switzerland’s glaciers have lost 2.4% of their volume in the past year despite a snowy winter, with Saharan sand accelerating the melt, raising concerns about their future.
Discover the tranquil lives of giant pandas in Sichuan’s bamboo forests and learn about the efforts that have increased their wild population to nearly 1,900 today.
Fifteen people have died after a flash flood hit the southern Iranian city of Jiroft, state media reports. The disaster highlights the increasing extreme weather events affecting the region.
Discover the wild autumn beauty of Changbai Mountain in northeast China’s Jilin Province, a natural haven boasting over 2,000 plant and 1,500 animal species within one of the country’s most intact ecosystems.
Scientists have discovered the thickest glacier on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, unveiling an ice field nearly 400 meters thick in the Purog Kangri Glacier, which may hold ancient climate records.
Leaders from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and South Korea met in Vientiane to discuss climate change impacts and develop collaborative strategies for climate resilience in the region.
Chinese researchers have discovered a new fish species, Opsariichthys rubriventris, in south China’s Guangdong Province, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the Pearl River basin and the need for conservation.
An asteroid the size of a school bus will become Earth’s temporary ‘mini moon’ for two months, starting this Sunday, before resuming its journey through space.
Kenya Wildlife Service unveils its 2024-2028 strategic plan, focusing on a science-led, data-driven approach to enhance wildlife conservation, reduce biodiversity loss, and engage local communities.
China is unveiling an ambitious plan to conserve its vast wilderness, covering 42% of the nation, through the creation of national parks. We explore how these parks function in this expansive landscape.