News & Insights Across Asia
Brazil faces severe drought affecting over 1,000 cities, leading to widespread fires and disruptions, especially in the Amazon region, as reported by government departments on July 24.
Wildfires continue to devastate southern Europe, claiming lives and destroying vegetation, as an intense heat wave persists across the region.
Wildfires in Mongolia have devastated over 685,500 hectares of forest and grassland this year, with 90 fires reported—a 19.3% increase from last year.
Wildfires continue to rage across Northern California, spreading rapidly and forcing evacuations as firefighters struggle to contain the blazes.
A recent study reveals that smoke from California wildfires caused over 52,000 premature deaths between 2008 and 2018, highlighting the severe health impacts of air pollution.
Western Canada’s first major wildfires have spread over 8,000 hectares, prompting evacuations and air quality warnings. Authorities in British Columbia and Alberta battle blazes fueled by warm temperatures and strong winds.
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.
As global temperatures rise, wildfires in the U.S. are becoming more frequent and intense. Experts warn that current environmental regulations are inadequate to combat this escalating threat.
With wildfires intensifying due to climate change, one in four Americans now breathes unhealthy air. Experts warn that current environmental regulations are insufficient to combat this growing threat.
Record wildfires in Brazil’s Roraima state threaten the Yanomami Indigenous people and the Amazon rainforest, highlighting the fragile state of the environment and the global impact of climate change.
Massive wildfires in Texas have scorched over 4,000 square kilometers, destroying homes and claiming lives as firefighters battle to contain the blazes.
Wildfires in Brazil, Venezuela, and Bolivia have generated their highest February carbon emissions in two decades, according to Europe’s climate monitor.
Over two thousand residents evacuate as uncontrollable bushfires threaten towns near Ballarat in Victoria, Australia.
Climate change is increasing wildfire risks in Asia. Lessons from Chile’s deadly fires highlight the urgent need for action to prevent similar disasters in Asian countries.
A new study warns that air pollution in California is worsening due to climate change, with wildfires and extreme heat increasing pollutant levels and reversing decades of progress.
Wildfires, drought, and floods are causing widespread pain globally as extreme weather conditions impact communities from Chile to California.
An out-of-control blaze in Argentina’s Los Alerces National Park threatens nearby towns as firefighters struggle against adverse conditions to contain the fire that has already scorched 600 hectares.
A wildfire continues to devastate Greece’s Rhodes Island, forcing evacuations as strong winds hinder firefighting efforts. Significant damage has been reported in one of the country’s largest evacuations.
The Amazon rainforest faces unprecedented wildfires, but innovative efforts by experts like Ane Alencar offer hope in protecting Earth’s vital lungs.
