Climate change
Torrential rains and heavy downpour in the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday left several low-lying areas in Kochi city severely waterlogged, with residents and traders struggling to salvage their belongings and businesses. Normally, flooding occurs in these areas during the southwest monsoon due to high tide, but the recent
Climate change
Research conducted by a team of scientists from Xinjiang University has shed light on the impact of climate change and anthropogenic changes on forest soils in Picea schrenkiana pure forests. The study, supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), employed a 6-year field manipulation experiment and metagenomic
Business cycles
Global markets continue to grapple with the ongoing challenges of inflation, currency depreciation, and economic uncertainty, prompting investors to seek new, more stable paths to grow their wealth. Against this backdrop of turbulence, innovative solutions such as NB HASH's Real-World Assets (RWA) initiative are emerging, connecting real-world economic
Climate change
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have proposed the use of autonomous robotics to automate urban horticulture, addressing the challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, and food security. The study suggests that urban horticulture can provide environmental, health, and social benefits, but current solutions are often prohibitively expensive and
Catalysts
Researchers from Qingdao University of Science and Technology, in collaboration with other institutions, have made significant progress in the development of clean energy technologies. According to their study, published in the journal Chemical Engineering Journal, the team has explored the role of material design in advancing electrochemical water splitting, a
Climate change
The recent promise by Tory Party leader Kemi Badenoch to repeal the Climate Change Act has been met with criticism from a surprising coalition of business leaders, senior church figures, and some Tories who share her party's values. This move is not only scientifically ill-informed but also economically
Climate change
As the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, California, and northwestern Mexico withers under the grip of increasing temperatures and droughts, a group of artists is using data and technology to highlight the fragility and resilience of the region's flora. The phenomenon is not limited to this specific location, as
Climate change
The recent torrential rains in east-central Mexico, which left at least 72 dead and dozens more missing, have raised questions about the government's ability to alert people to severe weather in time. Authorities describe the incident as unpredictable, but researchers say that climate change has accelerated these events
Climate change
The Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) withdrew the interagency Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions on October 16. The principles, finalized in October 2023, provided guidance on managing climate-related risks and protecting financial stability. The
Climate change
Temperature increases in Europe have outpaced the global average, leading to more frequent and intense heatwaves, droughts, floods, and storms. The consequences are far-reaching, affecting ecosystems, infrastructure, and economies, as well as people's resilience and prosperity. The European Environment Agency reports that the continent is warming at a
Climate change
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is actively promoting green innovation and environmental protection cooperation with the Belt and Road (B&R) countries. Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr. Tse Chin-wan, attended the Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference 2025 in Beijing to share Hong Kong&
Climate change
Regional intergovernmental organizations play a crucial role in addressing the increasing frequency and severity of disasters, according to the Comprehensive Risk Management (CRM) Global Report. The report underscored the need for a holistic approach that integrates disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate action to effectively mitigate losses and damages. By
