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Time to End ‘Waste Colonialism’ Through a Global Plastics Treaty

Time to End ‘Waste Colonialism’ Through a Global Plastics Treaty

By Mageswari Sangaralingam
Developed countries need to stop exporting their plastic trash to Asian countries under the guise of “recycling.”

IAEA Chief Reassures Residents That Treated Wastewater Discharge at Fukushima Nuclear Plant Is Safe

IAEA Chief Reassures Residents That Treated Wastewater Discharge at Fukushima Nuclear Plant Is Safe

By Mari Yamaguchi
The discharges have been opposed by fishing groups and neighboring countries including China, which banned all imports of Japanese seafood immediately after the release began.
China Cracks Down on Tibetan Protest Against a Hydropower Project in Dege

China Cracks Down on Tibetan Protest Against a Hydropower Project in Dege

By Dechen Palmo and Tsering Samdup
China’s cascade dam project on the Drichu, the upper Yangtze River, sparked discontent among the local population.

Mongolia: Moving Beyond Financial Incentives to Meet Energy Efficiency Goals

Mongolia: Moving Beyond Financial Incentives to Meet Energy Efficiency Goals

By Rachel Thibeault, Tajwar Arnab, Clarence Lau, and Tong Zhang
Non-financial incentives could prove useful for increasing energy efficiency in developing countries with tight budgets. Mongolia is a prime example.

How Many Times Must Gwadar Suffer Flooding for Authorities to Wake Up?

How Many Times Must Gwadar Suffer Flooding for Authorities to Wake Up?

By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Its port and connectivity infrastructure are impressive. However, drainage systems are unable to withstand even a few days of heavy rain.

The Political Calculus Behind Xi Jinping’s Emphasis on Climate Leadership

The Political Calculus Behind Xi Jinping’s Emphasis on Climate Leadership

By Bin Gu and Jonghyuk Lee
Under Xi, China has embraced green diplomacy as part of its global ambitions.

Blackouts in Tajikistan Highlight Energy Woes

Blackouts in Tajikistan Highlight Energy Woes

By Catherine Putz
Tajikistan confronts many of the same issues as neighboring Kyrgyzstan, where water levels at critical reservoirs are approaching dangerous lows.
Worrying Water Levels at Kyrgyzstan’s Critical Toktogul Reservoir

Worrying Water Levels at Kyrgyzstan’s Critical Toktogul Reservoir

By Catherine Putz
Officials have again urged consumers to use less electricity as the reservoir’s water levels drop closer to a concerning ‘dead’ level.

The Role of Water Governance in Pakistan’s Water Crisis

The Role of Water Governance in Pakistan’s Water Crisis

By Atal Ahmadzai
The securitization of water governance in Pakistan does not actually help mitigate the water crisis in the country.

Is China Committing Environmental Crimes in the South China Sea?

Is China Committing Environmental Crimes in the South China Sea?

John McManus, a professor at the Rosenstiel School of the University of Miami, discusses the environmental damage to the South China Sea, China's role, and the chances for an ecological recovery.

Where Have All the Mekong River’s Fish Gone?

Where Have All the Mekong River’s Fish Gone?

By Tom Fawthrop
Policymakers have clung to the fiction that damage to fish populations from hydropower projects can be avoided – with devastating consequences.
Meet the Men Now Spearheading China-US Climate Diplomacy

Meet the Men Now Spearheading China-US Climate Diplomacy

By Chris Qihan Zou
What does the reshuffle of their respective climate envoys mean for the future of China-U.S. climate engagement?

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