East Asia faces increase in heatwaves, urgent need to adapt: Study
Using computer model projections, the study found that heatwaves will become more frequent and longer lasting across East Asia in the future.
David Fogarty
World dangerously unprepared for ‘climate endgame’ scenarios, say scientists
The analysis comes as extreme heatwaves, wildfires and floods killed thousands, triggering concerns about climate change – which is driven mainly by the burning of fossil fuels.
Asia needs climate cash, reforms to fuel green transition, says COP26 chief
Countries in the region will also need to enact reforms of their energy systems and pledge more ambitious climate targets under the 2015 Paris Agreement, said Mr Alok Sharma, the…