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Southeast Asia is heavily influenced by the greenhouse effect
From now until the end of the century, Southeast Asia's food production may decrease by 6.7% annually by climate change.
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Clean water is a big challenge for Asia
Population explosion, poor resource management, flood and drought are turning clean water into luxury for hundreds of millions of Asians.
Environment
Asia suffers severe climate change
In 2008, the earth's climate was colder than the previous year but still warming and climate change could kill millions of people in Asia.
Environment
The era of super disasters in Asia
The Asia-Pacific region is about to face a period when large-scale natural disasters can take millions of lives at a glance.
Environment
Strong earthquakes shake Central Asia
Last night, a strong earthquake shook the most densely populated Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. There have been no reports of casualties.
Environment
Two strong earthquakes shook Asia
Around 9am this morning, two strong earthquakes rocked the Moluccas Islands in northeastern Indonesia and the northern island of Hokkaido.
Environment
Southeast Asia has a high rate of arsenic poisoning in the country
Groundwater arsenic contamination is posing a major risk to the health of millions of people, especially in densely populated river deltas of Southeast Asia. Up to now,…
Environment
Frost from Europe to Asia
According to the Chinese government's announcement, the new cold wave in the south will last at least until February 21. In particular, Yunnan province is most affected…
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Snow storm raging in Asia
Heavy snowfall and cold weather have killed and blocked traffic in parts of Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia and Pakistan. Some areas have snow for the first time in year…
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Flooding continues to devastate South Asia
Authorities say the number of people displaced by floods in northeastern India and Bangladesh has increased to about 1.5 million.
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Super seismic, super tsunami threaten Southeast Asia
Large earthquakes off the Sumatra islands, Indonesia on September 12, can lead to a massive earthquake that causes tsunamis, leading to the deaths of hundreds of thousan…
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South Asia flood victims face
Millions of people affected by floods in South Asia are facing a health crisis if their relief is not pushed faster, warns the United Nations.
Environment
Particle dust pollution moves from Asia to the US
2.740m high mountain peak is considered a place with the most fresh air in the United States. However, it has been discovered here polluted dust, soot, and chemicals fro…
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Asia: more than 100 million people are at risk of starvation due to climate change
The warming of the Earth may cause a serious shortage of water and food for 130 million people in Asia from now until 2050 if the international community does not urgent…
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Unusual climate changes in East Asia
The growing East Asian economy has caused environmental disadvantages in this region. Researchers warn that polluted clouds are formed from the common emissions known as…