IN PHOTOS: Hong Kong grinds to a halt as city sees record rainfall
Hong Kong was brought to a halt as the metropolis and other parts of southern China were hit with record rainfall Thursday and Friday.
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US, Australia should use civil aid, not military, to woo Pacific Island states from China: Wargame
“One of China’s most salient advantages in the competition is its ability to identify and woo both public influencers and elites in [Pacific island] governments, whether via licit or illicit means,” MITRE analysts conclude.
Coal Reliance Clouds India’s Climate Leadership
New Delhi frets over the risks that come with abandoning coal, a fuel regarded as cheap and readily available — at a time when energy security and cost concerns are paramount.
To Leap-Frog Fossil Fuels, Africa Needs More Clean Energy Investment
Africa saw just 2% of global clean energy investment this year, despite the continent being home to one-fifth of humanity.
How Europe’s Poorest Country Could Win the Green Energy Race
Moldova is one of the least energy self-sufficient countries on Earth, but that could drastically change.
Africa seeks more influence, funding to address climate change at summit
African leaders, environmentalists and young activists at the inaugural African Climate Summit are determined to bring in far more financing and support for the continent.
Africa Is Holding a Historic Climate Summit. Here’s What to Know
Here is what to know about the three-day event, which kicks off in Nairobi, Kenya on Monday.
‘Running a fever’: What you should know about ‘maritime’ heat waves, weather extremes
Ocean temperatures that are much hotter than normal this summer have alarmed scientists and raised the prospect of accelerated global heating.
Firefighters in Greece Are Struggling to Battle The E.U.’s Biggest Wildfire Ever Recorded
The wildfires in Greece have left 20 people dead over the last week.
Heavy Rain and Landslides Kill at Least 72 This Week in an Indian Himalayan State
Heavy monsoon triggered landslides and flash floods in India’s Himalayan region have killed at least 72 people, a government official said.