Topic
Environment
Extreme Heat Threatens Health, Jobs, and Democracy in India
By Chirag Dhara
As with any environmental disaster, the impact of heat stress hits the poor harder than the privileged.
Cyclone Remal Leaves Trail of Destruction in India’s Northeast
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
This is the first "severe" cyclonic storm to hit the Bay of Bengal coast during the 2024 pre-monsoon season.
How China’s Battery Complex Figures in Ties With Russia
By Joseph Webster
China’s development of batteries and other clean energy technologies will ultimately constrain Russia’s hydrocarbon complex, complicating ties.
Why the EU’s Deforestation-Free Regulation Is Not Working in Southeast Asia
By Lauren Mai
Indonesia and Malaysia, which account for 85 percent of global palm oil production, have reacted with hostility to the EU's new regulation.
Mongolia’s Fight Against Desertification and Land Degradation
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia’s approach looks to incorporate both international experiences and the traditions of local communities.
Cambodia to Break Ground on Contentious Canal Project in August
By Sebastian Strangio
In a speech yesterday, Prime Minister Hun Manet said that his government would not afford to "wait for anybody," and would fund the $1.7 billion project itself.
Maldives Halts Coastal Development Projects
By Ahmed Naish
New criteria are needed to fund climate resiliency for vulnerable island nations that are ineligible for cheaper financing reserved for low-income countries, says President Muizzu.
Fears Rise of a Second Landslide and Disease Outbreak at Site of Papua New Guinea Disaster
By Rod McGuirk
An estimated 670 people died in the first landslide in Yambali village. Now there is a “serious risk” of a second that could impact up to 8,000 people.
Over 100 Feared Dead in Landslide in Remote Part of Papua New Guinea
By Rod McGuirk
Rescue efforts are underway after a landslide hit a village in Enga province in the middle of the night.
The Last Glaciers of Indonesia
By Sribala Subramanian
Tropical ice sheets are "canaries in the coal mine" when it comes to climate change.
Devastating Floods in Afghanistan Leave 300 Dead, Thousands Homeless
By Rahim Faiez
Families were still looking for missing loved ones three days after the floods swept through northern Afghanistan.
Climate Change Hardly a Burning Issue for Indian Voters
By Sajan Thomas and Titto Idicula
The expectation for Indian politicians to “be with the people” now encompasses standing with them through their lived experiences of climate change.