News & Insights Across Asia
At least 51 people have died in Spain’s Valencia region after flash floods devastated towns, sweeping away cars and turning streets into rivers. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities report missing individuals.
Chinese scientists have extracted a 324-meter-long ice core from the Purog Kangri ice sheet, setting a new record for ice core extraction in low and middle latitudes.
South Africa is calling for stronger climate finance commitments at COP29, emphasizing the need for new financial models to support developing economies in addressing climate change.
China’s pivotal role in the global green transition draws attention as data suggests it may have reached peak carbon emissions, marking a turning point in the fight against climate change.
Fossil fuel expansion threatens the Coral Triangle’s rich biodiversity, endangering marine species and millions who depend on the sea, a new report warns.
Britain’s Committee on Climate Change urges an ambitious 81% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, surpassing current targets, to combat global warming.
A new UN report warns that the world is on track for dangerous levels of global warming unless immediate and unprecedented action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Rome and Milan experienced their warmest weather in over 50 years in 2022, with temperatures significantly above average, according to ISTAT. The data highlights the impact of climate change on Italy’s largest cities.
The 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, marks a pivotal moment as the expanded group addresses global climate change challenges with renewed commitment and collaboration.
Experts from China and the U.S. convened at Stanford University to find common ground in the fight against climate change, emphasizing that immediate collaborative action is essential.
Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have uncovered how forest canopy structures influence autumn phenology, enhancing predictions of climate change impacts on forests’ carbon sequestration.
Experts discuss China’s role in global green development, potential U.S.-China cooperation on climate challenges, and the impact of RMB internationalization on global trade in this week’s “Biztalk”.
A new report warns that half of the world’s food production could fail over the next 25 years due to a global water shortage, threatening economies and global security.
Two colossal hurricanes, Helene and Milton, have devastated Florida and the Carolinas, causing over $50 billion in damages and leaving uninsured victims facing immense financial hardship.
Climate change, rapid urbanization, and deforestation intensified Nepal’s deadly floods last month, say scientists, highlighting the urgent need for action.
Europe’s water security is threatened by pollution, habitat degradation, climate change, and overuse of freshwater resources, warns the European Environment Agency.
At least eight people have died as heavy rains hit Brazil following a severe drought. The storms brought strong winds and heavy rainfall, causing destruction across central and southeastern regions.
After a historic drought, Brazil faces deadly storms that have left at least eight people dead and caused widespread damage across the country.
At least eight people have died as heavy rains and violent winds lashed Brazil after a prolonged drought, causing widespread damage and blackouts. Experts link the extreme weather to climate change.
Experts report that human-induced climate change intensified Hurricane Milton, making it wetter and windier, and escalating it from a Category 2 to a more destructive Category 3 storm.