A new UN report on #ClimateChange singles out Asia as a region of particular concern. The report says that global temperatures hit record highs last year and that #GlobalWarming was happening at an especially rapid pace in #Asia. Monte Francis speaks to Dr Chloe Brimicombe, #Climate Scientist and Heatwaves Researcher at the Wegener Centre, University of Graz.
"#Asia remained the world’s most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water-related hazards in 2023. #Floods and #storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, whilst the impact of #heatwaves became more severe, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)."
Weeks away from the summer monsoon, Asia’s Heat Wave Scorches Hundreds of Millions across India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Myanmar and more.
Nur-e-Alam, who pulls a rickshaw by hand in Dhaka’s Mogbazar area, said “I haven’t experienced heat like this before,” Mr. Alam said. “Every year gets hotter, but this year is extreme.”
The colorful silk lanterns of Hoi An, Vietnam, illuminate the ancient streets with their mesmerizing hues, casting a magical glow over the city. Meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, are not merely decorative but carry deep cultural significance. Their vibrant colors symbolize joy, prosperity, and good fortune, making them an integral part of Hoi An's rich heritage.
Armenia agreed to return four villages that have been under its occupation for three decades to Azerbaijan. It agreed during the eighth meeting of border demarcation commissions, chaired by Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev and Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, gathering along the countries'...
Indigenous peoples and local communities are reporting a series of tangible and nuanced impacts of climate change, according to a new study. The study collected 1,661 firsthand reports of change in sites across all inhabited continents and aggregated the reports into 369 indicators of climate change impacts, including changes in...
TIME Magazine noted PH President Marcos Jr. attempts to rehabilitate the name of Ferdinand Marcos Sr., and that his win in the elections was thanks to the "whitewashing" of his family's plunder of the country.
A group of bipartisan U.S. lawmakers are advocating for a risky proposition to allow Taiwan to build American-designed weapons systems in order to clear a $19 billion backlog of hardware promised to the country. Supply chain issues and work shortages have plagued the deliveries of tanks, missiles, jets and drones to Taiwan while the nation looks to counter China’s surging influence in the region. Some experts say allowing Taiwan to build the systems could leave them vulnerable to intelligence leaks to China. Politico has more on the proposal.
At least 800 people in Indonesia's North Sulawesi province have been evacuated after multiple eruptions of the area's Ruang volcano, which for days has spewed lava and ash clouds into the sky, the country's volcanology agency said on Wednesday....
The Taiwanese Army successfully tested a domestically manufactured surface-to-air missile, the Land Sword II, during military maneuvers in the southern Pingtung County.
Armenia accepts returning 4 villages under occupation to Azerbaijan (www.dailysabah.com)
Armenia agreed to return four villages that have been under its occupation for three decades to Azerbaijan. It agreed during the eighth meeting of border demarcation commissions, chaired by Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev and Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, gathering along the countries'...
In largest ever study, Indigenous and local communities report the impacts of climate change (news.mongabay.com)
Indigenous peoples and local communities are reporting a series of tangible and nuanced impacts of climate change, according to a new study. The study collected 1,661 firsthand reports of change in sites across all inhabited continents and aggregated the reports into 369 indicators of climate change impacts, including changes in...
Hundreds evacuated after Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts (www.reuters.com)
At least 800 people in Indonesia's North Sulawesi province have been evacuated after multiple eruptions of the area's Ruang volcano, which for days has spewed lava and ash clouds into the sky, the country's volcanology agency said on Wednesday....