China's heat waves and drought have caused rivers to run dry, affecting food production, their economy, and climate change goals.
Category: Climate Change
The Effect of the US Supreme Court’s Ruling on EPA
On 30 June, the US Supreme court, with its 6-3 votes, ruled in favour of West Virginia vs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Pakistan Flooding Shows Climate Change Adaptation Needed
Pakistan’s abnormal monsoon season in June 2022 caused deadly floods, with death tolls reaching 1,033, its worst since 2010.
Coastal Communities Tsunami-Resilient by 2030
UNESCO aims to help improve coastal communities' preparedness for tsunamis and minimize the loss of life, livelihoods, and properties.
Climate Change Linked to Kentucky Floods and California Wildfires
Historic storm caused flooding in Kentucky. Wildfires ravage California. Experts are linking these disastrous events to climate change.
Tackling the Energy and Climate Crisis
An article from The Economist discusses how governments can tackle the present energy crisis without hindering the clean-energy transition.
Finland’s Underground Nuclear Waste Repositories
Finland completed the last of five underground nuclear waste repositories on Olkiluoto island, off the southwest coast of Finland, this June.
Atmospheric CO2 Surge and Vietnam’s Renewable Energy Progress
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have yet again reached a new high. Vietnam is developing more renewable energy sources.
Decarbonising Electricity by Upscaling Floatovoltaics
The solar power industry makes it the most preferred renewable energy source. Scaling it up will decarbonise more the electricity sector.
How Climate Change Will Amplify the Spread of Invasive Species
Human activity impacts the oceans. Climate change will shift shipping routes, affecting the mixture of marine and transported species.