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Environment
How South Korea Can Wean Itself off Russian Fossil Fuels
By Troy Stangarone
With the prospect of further disruptions from the war to energy supplies, South Korea should take a serious look at its own energy vulnerabilities.
For Climate Migrants, Bangladesh Offers Promising Alternatives
By Julhus Alam
Its government has invested in climate-resilient infrastructure and job creation in towns like Mongla to attract at-risk people from low-lying areas.
Why India’s Renewable Push Will be a ‘Gargantuan Task’
By Anupam Nath and Aniruddha Ghosal
Big solar and wind facilities are sparking conflicts with local communities as land ownership is fuzzy at many project sites.
Samsung Presents Green Image Abroad But Remains a Climate Villain at Home
By Daul Jang
Green pledges overseas are of little use when more than 70 percent of Samsung’s total electricity consumption occurs in South Korea, fueled primarily by coal and gas.
‘Rain Bomb’ and Floods Inundate Eastern Australia
By Joshua Mcdonald
Brisbane and nearby communities experienced some of the worst flooding on record, with some residents wondering if its worth rebuilding as climate change worsens weather conditions.
Rising Tensions in Palk Bay Over Fishing Rights
By Sudha Ramachandran
The conflict between Sri Lankan Tamil fishermen and their ethnic kin in Tamil Nadu in India hits rough weather yet again.
Hydropower Dams Have Had ‘Profound’ Impact on Mekong River, Monitor Claims
By Sebastian Strangio
A year of data from the Mekong Dam Monitor shows the extent of the impact on Southeast Asia's longest river.
IPCC Report Sounds Alarm Bell for Asia’s Mountains
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
For the first time in 27 years, an entire chapter of the IPCC report focuses on global warming’s impact on mountains.
UN: Climate Change to Uproot Millions, Especially in Asia
By Victoria Milko and Julie Watson
Asia leads the world in the number of people being displaced by extreme weather.
‘Crisis’: Climate Panel Highlights Devastation of Great Barrier Reef
By Kristen Gelineau
Mass bleaching events have decimated the Great Barrier Reef and will continue to wreak havoc, according to the latest IPCC report.
Abby Seiff on the Slow Death of Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake
By Sebastian Strangio
For centuries, the Great Lake has nourished Cambodians and captivated foreign observers – but its days may be numbered.
Bay of Bengal Countries Need to Pay Closer Attention to the Climate-Security Nexus
By Angshuman Choudhury and Siddharth Anil Nair
There is widespread global consensus on the seriousness of climate change, but we are yet to understand the full extent of its consequences on our polities and societies.