News & Insights Across Asia
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Western nations criticize the Chinese mainland’s ‘overcapacity’ in electric vehicles and solar panels. A Swiss newspaper calls these complaints hypocritical and short-sighted, urging for collaboration instead.
As South Africa faces severe energy shortages, China’s abundant solar production capacity offers a potential solution, highlighting the benefits of international cooperation in renewable energy.
China will send giant pandas Jin Xi and Zhu Yu to Spain on April 29 for a 10-year residency at the Zoo Aquarium Madrid, fostering conservation efforts and cultural ties between the two nations.
The U.S. National Weather Service introduces a new heat risk tool using color-coded alerts, with ‘magenta’ indicating the most extreme danger level, aiming to enhance public health preparedness.
Thousands of global delegates gather in Ottawa to forge a comprehensive treaty aimed at combating the escalating crisis of plastic pollution affecting our planet.
The Eighteen Polder Wetland Restoration Project in Anhui’s Chaohu Lake Basin has been selected as a demonstrative project for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
A new report warns that increasingly hot European summers are endangering public health, with record levels of heat stress recorded in 2023. The trend signals global concerns over climate change impacts.
China’s Hainan province has made significant strides in protecting and restoring mangroves, vital habitats for threatened species, showcasing a successful model of environmental conservation.
In Brazil, a computer scientist is using AI to alert drivers to wildlife, aiming to save millions of animals from roadkill and preserve biodiversity.
China has restored approximately 6.7 million hectares of land through its Shan-Shui Initiative, marking a significant ecological milestone announced at an Earth Day event.
Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for global cooperation on World Earth Day to tackle environmental challenges and promote sustainable development.
On Earth Day 2024, nations across Asia unite under the theme ‘Planet vs. Plastics’ to combat plastic pollution. Earthday.org calls for a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040 to protect the environment.
Every year from April to October, Tiantai Mountain in southwest China’s Sichuan Province becomes a breathtaking canvas illuminated by thousands of fireflies, offering visitors a mesmerizing nocturnal experience.
Europe is warming at twice the global average, reaching 2.3°C above pre-industrial levels, warns a new report by the WMO and Copernicus. The findings highlight severe impacts on health, economy, and environment.
The China Meteorological Administration issues alerts for severe convective weather and heavy rains in southern China.
Heavy rainstorms in south China’s Guangdong Province have resulted in three deaths and eleven missing persons. Authorities are mobilizing emergency teams as rainfall continues to impact the region.
Europe endured a record number of extreme heat stress days in 2023, according to a new report by Copernicus and the WMO.
Archaeologists in east China have unearthed 2,200-year-old leaves in an ancient Chu State tomb, offering new insights into preservation methods and burial customs.
Chinese scientists have discovered 46 new subglacial lakes beneath East Antarctica’s ice sheet, offering fresh insights into the continent’s hidden waterways and their impact on global science.
Chinese scientists have developed a new chlorine-resistant polyester membrane, advancing seawater desalination technology and potentially revolutionizing global water purification efforts.