• China enters peak flood season
    Jul 20 2024

    Most parts of China have entered the main flood season. The period between late July and early August puts China's flood responses to the test with heavy rains. Authorities say protecting people's lives and property is the priority.

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    7 mins
  • Ecosystems in the South China Sea: damage from Philippine ship and thriving coral reefs
    Jul 11 2024

    Separate research at Ren’aijiao Reef and Huangyandao Island in the South China Sea has revealed contrasting conditions in the marine ecosystems. The corals are dying, and the environment is deteriorating in the waters surrounding an illegally grounded Philippine ship, while conservation efforts are paying off near Huangyandao Island which is teeming with aquatic species.

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    18 mins
  • Jaguars, birds, livelihoods in danger as world's largest tropical wetlands burn
    Jul 6 2024

    The Pantanal wetlands in Brazil are seeing even more fires than in 2020, when more than 30 percent of the region burned. The blazes are raging in an area that boasts the highest concentration of wildlife in South America. We hear from experts, firefighters and locals about whether they're acting fast enough to save the Pantanal.

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    7 mins
  • "Cicada-geddon": how climate influences the lifecycle of trillions of cicadas
    Jun 29 2024

    Two broods of periodical cicadas have emerged from underground simultaneously, something that hasn't occurred in over 200 years. Trillions of the bugs swarmed the air in the Southeast and Midwest in the United States. Is this related to the climate? And how do cicadas know when to surface?

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    9 mins
  • Regions in China deal with floods, heat, drought
    Jun 22 2024

    Some regions in China are getting a respite from heavy rains but are still dealing with wet conditions after record floods. Across the Yangtze River, people are trying to make sure the heat and drought won't affect the summer planting season.

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    9 mins
  • World braces for more persistent, dangerous weather patterns
    Jun 15 2024

    High temperatures and heavy rainfall are ravaging the world, barely giving countries a chance to recover from their last climate disaster. Join us to find out if people have come up with measures to live with the weather conditions that are occurring more frequently and becoming more dangerous.

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    14 mins
  • From saline to sustainable: restoring the Yellow River's farmland
    Jun 8 2024

    World Oceans Day is held annually on June 8th to raise awareness about the vital importance of our oceans and their role in sustaining a healthy planet. Today, we're delving into China's latest advancements in transforming saline and alkali lands in coastal regions.

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    9 mins
  • Scorching earth: the global heatwave crisis
    Jun 7 2024

    The world is suffering from soaring temperatures as the globe continues to heat up. Join us to learn more about the ongoing global heatwave crisis, from wildfires raging across the US to scorching weather in India.

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    9 mins