Hotter, wetter summer in South Korea, with a possible El Nino: Weather agency
The Korea Meteorological Administration, however, dismissed concerns of a "super El Nino" and subsequent typhoons.
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G7 leaders seek to decarbonise existing cars
“It’s a fragile agreement, like glasswork,” a senior official of Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry said. “It requires careful handling.”
Call for uniform air quality indicator in Asean ahead of transboundary talks
This comes as Singapore gets ready to host talks with Asean members in June to develop a second road map for transboundary haze cooperation.
S’poreans find ways to beat the heat by splurging on air-cons and buying Slurpees
The unpleasant weather has led to spikes in sales of products that help keep temperatures down.
Asia-wide protests vs Japan’s financing of fossil fuel reach Philippines
Rallies were held in Vietnam, Thailand, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Japan, among others.
Response plan to El Nino is imperative, say Vietnamese experts
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Communities struggle as climate impacts threaten public wellbeing and livelihoods
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Heat wave to grip most parts of China this week
Large parts of the country have seen a rapid increase in their maximum temperatures, with Jinan hitting 37 C and Beijing 35 C on May 15.
Cambodia rolls out UN-linked five-year green economy plan
The government approved the plan in a move towards economic development with due consideration for sustainability.
Dipolog City heat index reached 47°C Sunday, says Pagasa
A heat index of 42 to 51°C falls under “danger” category and would likely cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion.