News & Insights Across Asia
UNICEF reports nearly 500 million children, mainly in West and Central Africa, endure temperatures above 35°C for over half the year, highlighting the urgent need for action on rising temperatures.
China leads the world with over 1.2 billion tonnes of annual carbon-sink capacity in its forests and grasslands, highlighting its commitment to ecological conservation ahead of National Ecology Day.
Cape Town and southwestern South Africa experienced record-breaking rainfall in July, according to the South African Weather Service, marking a significant shift after a slow start to the winter season.
Three people have died in Spain since Sunday due to heat stroke as a record-breaking heat wave grips much of the country, emergency services reported on Tuesday.
A study finds human-caused climate change worsened the heavy rains leading to deadly landslides in southern India last month, highlighting the urgent need for climate resilience measures.
Wildfires intensified by climate change released significant CO2 emissions between March 2023 and February 2024, a new study reveals, highlighting the growing impact of global warming.
A study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health reports nearly 50,000 heat-related deaths in Europe in 2023, highlighting the severe impact of rising temperatures and climate change.
Escalating tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles threaten global progress towards a green transition. Despite China’s leadership in EV technology, trade barriers hinder collective efforts to combat climate change.
China has unveiled a plan to standardize carbon emission calculations across key sectors to meet its carbon reduction targets, aiming to publish 70 national standards by the end of 2024.
July was the world’s second-hottest month on record, ending a 13-month streak of record-breaking warmth, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, influenced by a strengthening El Niño.
Italy braces for record-high temperatures as a severe heatwave pushes thermometers up to 43°C, marking the hottest phase of the summer.
A deadly mudslide in Ridi Village, Sichuan Province, has killed at least 10 people, with 17 missing. Expert Professor Wang Yunsheng links the disaster to shifting rainfall patterns due to global climate changes.
Discover the latest scientific breakthroughs: Chinese scientists unveil gamma-ray mysteries, NASA finds possible signs of ancient life on Mars, Earth experiences record-breaking heat, and SpaceX prepares for the Crew-9 mission.
Glaciers in the Andes are retreating at rates unseen in human history, a new study reports, highlighting urgent environmental concerns.
Japan has experienced its hottest July since records began in 1898, with average temperatures 2.16°C above normal—the highest in over 120 years.
China and Italy are entering a new era of collaboration as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visits China, highlighting enhanced cooperation in energy and climate change sectors.
Recent studies reveal that China’s Qinghai-Xizang Plateau continues to serve as a vital carbon sink, playing a crucial role in combating climate change despite global warming and wetter conditions.
Continuous heat waves across southern and eastern Europe have led to surging electricity demand, causing power outages and water shortages as infrastructure struggles under unprecedented pressure.
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Charlot Salwai visits China to seek collaborative solutions for environmental challenges and sustainable development.
At the G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro, finance ministers and central bankers agreed on new measures for global tax cooperation, climate action, and fighting hunger and poverty.