The current energy supply crunch and high fuel prices have caused the reviving of coal plants and keeping them operating for longer.
Tag: China
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Adapting to Floods by Creating “Sponge Cities” in China
Prof Kongjian Yu, after graduating from Harvard Univ. came back to China to create and design a "sponge city," an ecologically-based adaptation to flooding.
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Coastal Digital Elevation Model Predicts Higher Sea-level Rise and Coastal Flooding
Analysis indicates that developed global coastlines are three times more exposed to extreme coastal water levels. Know the key findings.
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Transboundary Cooperation Vital to Address Climate Change Impacts in Asia
Transboundary cooperation is needed when dealing with climate change impacts because they can sweep across regions, irrespective of national boundaries.
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A Building Back Better Handbook every Post-Disaster Manager Must Have
Disaster-prone Asia and Pacific countries facing climate change risks will find this book helpful in disaster risk planning and strategies.
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Climate Adaptation Capability and Its Relevance to Peace
The Global Peace Index 2019 says that climate change vulnerability is a peace factor. Can climate adaptation solutions help low GPI nations?