Environment

The nuclear accident also marked a defining moment in Japan’s energy debate.

The burden of safeguarding the region's rich resources falls on local environmental groups and a small number of park rangers.

The U.N.'s cultural agency fears that the project might endanger the World Heritage-listed town of Luang Prabang.

Dams may seem to be a perfect solution to Pakistan’s water woes, but they carry steep costs – literally and figuratively.

Despite recent setbacks, the head of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant says the goal to fully decommission in 30-40 years is on track.

The Belt and Road is accused of exporting China’s coal addiction. But it could also be a platform for spreading green energy around the world.

The pace of deforestation has increased in line with the government's clampdown on environmental defenders.

Rampant illegal encroachment of land along with depleting forest cover has led to a perilous situation in Guwahati.

A pledge to curtail financing for coal projects has come amid a rash of new coal-fired power plant investments.

The fall in water levels has again raised questions about the activities of Chinese dam engineers upstream.

Between climate change effects and multiple hydroelectric power projects, the Himalayan Indian state could face an environmental catastrophe in the future.

Xie Zhenhua's return to the position of special envoy for climate is seen as a positive signal for U.S.-China cooperation on environmental issues.