Beijing issues warning for geological hazards
According to the warning, for the 48 hours beginning at 11 pm on Aug 20, there will be a relatively high risk of geological hazards in the eastern part of Pinggu district and the…
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Rescue operations, evacuations under way in parts of Punjab as Sutlej continues to see high flood
According to the authorities, a total of 23,364 individuals from flood-affected areas in Kasur were rescued and shifted to safe locations on Aug 20, 2023.
Understanding grows for release of Fukushima nuclear plant water
“In order to move forward with Fukushima’s reconstruction, this is an issue that cannot be put off,” Kishida said of the release plans after a trilateral summit with US…
The insane reclamation projects in Manila Bay
The writer says reclamation projects make Manila Bay ugly, and they’re meant exclusively to make the rich super rich, but will never benefit the poor, directly or indirectly.
More Koreans to suffer from ‘climate depression’: experts
Although no hard data has been presented, experts believe that the number of people suffering from climate depression will increase significantly in the future.
South Korean court dismisses suit to stop Fukushima water release
Local environmental groups had filed the suit against Tokyo Electric Power Company, based on international agreements, including one on the prevention of marine pollution.
In funding climate actions, we can be more creative
The writer says a simple loss and damage aviation levy could be imposed on passengers flying on airlines to contribute to a climate loss and damage fund.
50% chance 2023 will be warmest year on record: US climate experts
The European Union's climate observatory Copernicus also reported last week that July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth.
Emission capping in focus as scientists predict hotter 2024
An expert said the rising global temperatures are being reflected in real heat extremes that people are experiencing locally.
Air pollution in Indonesia, nothing changes
Jakarta is situated in the vicinity of 16 coal-fired power plants and remains one of the most gridlocked cities in Southeast Asia.