News & Insights Across Asia
Recent developments highlight Asia’s influence in technology and climate issues, from China’s new solar rotation discovery to WMO’s climate warnings and the IOC’s proposal for Olympic Esports Games.
Wildfires continue to rage across Northern California, spreading rapidly and forcing evacuations as firefighters struggle to contain the blazes.
A new study finds extreme heat events linked to increased death rates in Canada’s largest cities, affecting primarily older adults.
China issues its earliest orange alert for high temperatures, signaling intensifying heat waves affecting the Northern Hemisphere and raising concerns over the impacts of climate change.
At a high-level dialogue in Brussels, China and the EU agreed to deepen cooperation on environmental and climate issues, pledging to work together on green transformation and tackle global climate challenges.
Stephen Roach, former chief economist at Morgan Stanley, emphasizes China’s essential capacity in the global transition to green energy, asserting there’s no ‘overcapacity’ in combating climate change.
Central and eastern Canada face extreme heat warnings with humidex values up to 45°C, affecting millions across several provinces.
Global leaders Ban Ki-moon, Semereta Sewasew, and Charles Dallara discuss Asia’s growth potential and the importance of cooperation in addressing climate change and economic uncertainty.
High temperatures may reduce the complexity of politicians’ speeches, impacting cognitive function even in professional settings, according to a new study analyzing millions of parliamentary speeches.
A global CGTN survey reveals 86% of respondents urge developed nations to take greater responsibility in combating climate change amid increasing extreme weather events worldwide.
The United States faces unprecedented weather extremes, with record-breaking heat in the South and unseasonable cold in the Northwest, highlighting climate change impacts.
Extreme weather is wreaking havoc across the United States, with record-breaking heat in some regions and unseasonably cold temperatures in others, highlighting the growing threat of climate change.
Extreme weather is impacting countries worldwide, causing catastrophic effects and drawing heightened international concern.
Southern Florida faces dangerous flooding at the start of hurricane season, highlighting climate change concerns and the potential for increased storm intensity affecting regions worldwide.
Severe flooding in southern Florida highlights the growing global climate challenges. The event underscores the shared vulnerabilities and the importance of preparedness, especially for Asian regions.
Greece experiences its earliest-ever heat wave, forcing the Acropolis of Athens to close during peak temperatures as heat soars above 43°C.
Thousands of fish have died as the Bustillos Lagoon in northern Mexico dries up amid a severe drought. The lagoon’s water levels have fallen below 50%, leading to higher pollutant concentrations hazardous to aquatic life.
NASA’s latest analysis reveals that each of the past 12 months has seen record-high global temperatures, highlighting an escalating climate crisis.
An extreme weather event known as the ‘dzud’ has killed over 7.1 million livestock in Mongolia this year, threatening the livelihoods of nomadic herders and putting a centuries-old way of life at risk.
Climate change is driving the spread of Asia’s tiger mosquito into Europe, increasing the threat of mosquito-borne diseases, says ECDC.