Environment
Afghanistan’s Climate Crisis: Addressing Drivers of Conflict
On January 28, Kabul received its first snowfall of the winter season, which had started …
Climate Change Is Fueling the Disappearance of the Aral Sea
Toxic dust storms, anti-government protests, the fall of the Soviet Union — for generations, none …
South Asia’s Climate Crisis Demands Action, Not Just Pledges
According to a provisional report published by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) back in November, …
How Indonesia Can Better Conserve Sumatra’s Peatland Forests
Over the past two decades, Sumatra’s peatland forests have undergone a significant decline, losing approximately …
Bishkek’s Ever Problematic Power Plant Explodes
After a massive pre-dawn explosion on February 2 at the Bishkek Thermal Power Plant, Kyrgyz …
Indonesia Embraces New Thinking Amid Rice Crisis
Indonesia is highly dependent on rice. Indonesians consume 35.6 million tonnes of the staple, an …
BJP’s International and Subnational Energy Commitments: A Balancing Act
Election manifesto promises like 24/7 electricity and continuous power supply for agriculture either require fossil …
Taiwan’s Election Has Big Ramifications for Energy Security
Taiwan’s next president, Lai Ching-te of the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), is planning to …
Australia Has No Plan for Climate Change Adaptation. Why?
Most conversations about climate action in Australia center on reducing emissions. Yet reducing emissions is …