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Environment
Climate Concerns: Pakistan’s Environmental Challenges and Policy Shortcomings
By Abdul Waheed Bhutto
Pakistan’s climate change policy must broaden its scope to address additional factors contributing to climate change, such as deforestation, unsustainable agricultural practices, urbanization, and industrial emissions.
An Era of Extremes in South Asia: A Crisis of Health, Development, and Policy Planning
By Ishani Palandurkar
South Asia is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to climate extremes, which bring serious health complications.
With Kerry in Beijing, China Signals It Will Go Its Own Way on Climate Change Policy
By Shannon Tiezzi
China has lost its appetite for bilateral cooperation with the U.S. on climate change – but that doesn't mean Beijing is standing still on the issue.
India Sets Sights on Home-mined Minerals to Boost its Clean Energy Plans
By Anupam Nath and Sibi Arasu
Chromium, used mostly as a coating to stop rust in steel and car parts, has been deemed necessary for India's transition to cleaner energy.
South Korea Searches for Missing People as Death Toll From Downpours Reaches 41
By Associated Press
Torrential rains since July 9 have caused landslides and flooding, killing at least 41 people and displacing over 12,700.
US Climate Envoy John Kerry Is in China for Talks
By Associated Press
Kerry was the first Cabinet-level official from the Biden administration to visit China. Now he’s back after a nearly two-year gap.
Hong Kong Will Ban More Products From Japan If Treated Wastewater Is Discharged, Leader Says
By Kanis Leung
Chief Executive John Lee said in a press briefing that his government would err on the side of caution amid the unprecedented planned release of wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant.
India Rejects Hague Court Order on Indus Water Treaty
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
New Delhi believes the 63-year-old Treaty needs updating due to technological advances and climate change.
North India Reels Under Monsoon Fury; Pakistan on Alert
By Associated Press
Heavy rains have triggered flash floods and landslides, especially in the northern hill states.
South Korea Endorses Japan’s Plan to Release Fukushima Wastewater, But Citizens’ Fears Persist
By Kim Tong-hyung
South Korean government officials and scientists insist that contamination levels would be within acceptable safety standards. The public isn’t convinced.
Rights Group Reports Allegations of Dozens of Abuses in Critical Minerals Supply Chains
By Aniruddha Ghosal
Chinese-invested companies have come under increased scrutiny for environmental and labor abuses as demand for critical minerals soars.
IAEA Chief Visits Fukushima Before Radioactive Water Is Released
By Mari Yamaguchi
The Japanese government has been trying to gain credibility for the water release, which still faces persistent opposition in and outside Japan.