News & Insights Across Asia
March sets a new global heat record, marking the tenth straight month of unprecedented temperatures. The surge in heat intensifies calls for urgent action to combat climate change’s escalating effects.
Amid a surge of new wildfires, Greece has raised its alert level to ‘high risk.’ With strong winds and unusual warmth, authorities warn of dangerous conditions and urge caution.
Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit praises China for its support in rebuilding after Hurricane Maria and enhancing cooperation in agriculture, healthcare, and climate resilience during his official visit to China.
Chinese researchers predict that global warming will make the northern Qinghai-Xizang Plateau warmer and wetter, resembling conditions from 6,000 years ago, offering valuable insights for future climate forecasts.
Atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide and methane reached record highs in 2023, with scientists warning of accelerated climate change due to rising greenhouse gas emissions, according to NOAA.
Pakistan is facing a 30% water shortage at the start of its sowing season, threatening key cash crops such as rice and cotton, as lower-than-normal snowfall impacts vital irrigation resources.
Albania’s Vain Lagoon faces a steep decline in migratory bird populations as rising temperatures disrupt habitats, signaling a pressing environmental crisis.
Australia could soon experience megadroughts lasting up to 20 years, according to new research from the Australian National University, highlighting the impact of climate change on the nation’s future.
An unusually warm winter in Canada has delayed the vital Winter Road to Arctic diamond mines, highlighting climate change’s impact on global supply chains and potential effects on global markets.
A new study finds that since 1979, climate change has slowed the movement of heat waves by 20%, exposing more people to prolonged high temperatures over larger areas.
A new study finds that over half of U.S. landfills are major sources of methane emissions, highlighting a crucial opportunity to address climate change by targeting persistent leaks.
At the Boao Forum for Asia 2024, China’s Special Envoy for Climate Change Liu Zhenmin called for immediate global action on climate change, highlighting the urgency of achieving carbon neutrality and energy transition.
Climate change is altering Earth’s rotation, posing unprecedented challenges to global timekeeping systems and potentially delaying the need for a negative leap second by three years.
A new study reveals that climate change may shift global wine production, benefiting English vineyards while challenging those in France and Italy.
Scientists warn that New Zealand’s glaciers are melting at an accelerating rate, with once-grand glaciers appearing “smashed and shattered,” highlighting the urgent impact of climate change.
Malawi has declared a state of disaster due to a severe El Nino-induced drought crippling food supplies in southern Africa. Millions face hunger as the region experiences its worst dry spell in decades.
Finnish experts warn of alarming biodiversity loss in coastal waters, citing declines in key species and urging stronger protection measures.
Over 30 government leaders convened at the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, committing to unlock nuclear energy’s potential globally to meet climate targets and enhance energy security.
Chile faces a critical water crisis after a 15-year drought dries up key reservoirs, highlighting the severe impacts of climate change and serving as a global warning for countries including those in Asia.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon hit a six-year low in early 2023, with a 63% decrease from the previous year, signaling progress in environmental efforts but underscoring ongoing challenges.
