Typhoon wreaks havoc in Manila as Taiwan braces for impact

A man was caught at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border trying to smuggle 104 live snakes in his pants, Chinese customs officials said on July 9. The traveler, who cl...

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To reduce deaths from heatstroke, Japan has added a fourth category, “most severe,” to its heatstroke index, alongside the existing categories of mild, moderate...

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China is prioritizing its climate change policy as severe torrential rains and flooding continue to affect several parts of the country. Extensive emergency res...

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A new study has found microplastic contamination in human testicles, potentially contributing to declining sperm counts. Key points:

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Malaysia’s plan to gift orangutans to buyers of its palm oil — an industry that destroys the great apes’ habitats — is drawing criticism from conser...

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Extreme heat has forced school closures across South Asia and Southeast Asia, impacting millions of students in both regions.  Key points:

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Breathing polluted air in Taiwan is more likely to cause lung cancer than smoking a pack of cigarettes per day, a new study has revealed. Key points:

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Researchers from the U.K. and China have developed a material capable of storing greenhouse gases, offering a new and innovative tool against global warming. Ke...

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Southeast Asia faces a severe environmental crisis as imported plastic waste accumulates across its beaches and towns, disrupting local ecosystems and communiti...

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Young activists in South Korea have filed a case accusing their government of violating their human rights by not doing enough to address climate change. Key po...

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