2024 recorded as South Korea’s hottest year in half-century
The country saw 103.6 abnormally warm days based on daily low records and 76.7 abnormally warm days based on daily high records.
Myanmar quake: Scientists warn of devastating power and impact amid civil war
The ongoing civil war, which followed a 2021 military coup, has devastated Myanmar's economy and disrupted communication systems, further complicating relief efforts.
South Korea’s wildfire-devastated ecosystem may take a century to recover
While the recovery varies by the type of living organisms — ranging from fish, marine invertebrates to insects, trees require decades to regrow and forest animals depend on…
Drought-stricken farmers in Nepal’s Sindhupalchok villages are leaving farmlands
Farmers are unable to cultivate their land and grow crops and vegetables due to unreliable rains and lack of irrigation.
South Korea’s fire-ravaged southeast reels from unprecedented damage
Death toll rises to 27. Authorities say fire spread is fastest on record, with power, water supply, and traffic disrupted.
Vietnamese government urges immediate action on air pollution in major cities
While the Environmental Protection Law 2020 outlines clear responsibilities for state agencies, local governments, businesses and individuals, enforcement remains weak.
Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts again, spewing hot lava and smoke column
There has been no new evacuation order, but visitors and villagers have been told to vacate a zone 4 to 5 kilometers from the peak.
Bhutan hits record high 40°C as global temperatures rise
This signals the intensifying impacts of global warming on the Himalayan region.
International agency’s reports confirm Fukushima treated water continues to meet safety standards
In December, the IAEA task force, with members from nine foreign countries including the U.S. and China, conducted its on-site safety inspection of the treated water discharged…
How South Korea’s massive wildfires started
They are believed to have started from simple mistakes by grave visitors, farmers, welders and even from burning a bag of chips near a valley.