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The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau Is Turning Into a Vast Grassland, Study Finds

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

NEWS

A major Chinese expedition has found that glaciers are rapidly retreating on the “rooftop of the world,” putting Asia’s main water sources under threat.

Ding Rui

As Devastating Floods Continue, Chinese County Issues Plea for Aid

Hunan’s Pingjiang County has been hit by the worst flooding in decades, leaving local residents short of food and drinking water.

As China’s Summer of Extremes Continues, Floods Engulf South

The famous tourist city of Guilin has been hit with the worst flooding in decades, as freak weather disrupts the lives of millions across southern China.

Li Xin

Ding Xiaoyan

In Central China, a Vicious Heat Wave Strikes at Worst Possible Time

The central Henan province is often called “China’s granary” due to its vast grain farms. But a sudden drought is putting this year’s harvest under threat.

Li Dongxu

China Faces Another Blisteringly Hot Summer, Experts Warn

The country is heading for a third consecutive summer of sky-high temperatures, according to government experts.

Ye Zhanhang

Powerful Tornado Kills 5 as Extreme Weather Batters Guangdong

The EF2 level tornado, with wind speeds strong enough to rip out entire roofs, extended for about 1 kilometer, with videos showing debris from factory buildings being swept into the air.

He Qitong

Towns Cut Off as ‘Once-in-a-Century’ Floods Engulf South China

Freak rain storms have wreaked havoc across the southern Guangdong province, disrupting power supplies and making rescue efforts challenging.

Extreme Weather Battered China in 2023. This Year Could Be Worse.

The end of the current El Niño cycle will make severe heat waves, droughts, and floods even more likely, climate experts say.

4 Dead as Wildfires Sweep Across Yunnan and Sichuan

Authorities have attributed the heightened fire risk to dry weather, low rainfall, and human activities.

Out in the Cold: In Northeast China, a Season of Wild Extremes

In the secluded northern reaches of China, residents navigate winters marked by temperatures that swing from mildly chilly to bone-chilling extremes, affecting everything from daily routines to major holidays.

Amid Severe Drought, 2 Dead in Over 200 Wildfires in Guizhou

Coupled with human activities, extreme weather events have increased the vulnerability of Guizhou to wildfires. In the last two weeks alone, the province has reported 221 forest fire incidents.

Cold Snap: China’s North Feels the Chill, South to Soon Follow Suit

At the Tuerhong Township station in the northwestern Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, the temperature plummeted to minus 52 degrees Celsius, its lowest since 1960.

Where Is China’s Climate Financing Headed?

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

How is China allocating funds for climate and green energy projects abroad?

Wu Yixiu

China Logs Hottest Ever Year in 2023 

Experts warn of even higher temperatures and more extreme weather in 2024.

Zhu Junxi

China Sees Slight Dip in Growth of CO2, Experts Urge Caution

Experts believe recent La Niña events have increased oceans’ ability to absorb carbon dioxide, indicating that natural factors may have contributed to the recent slowdown in the rise of carbon dioxide concentrations.

After Delayed Winter, China’s Ski Resorts Swing Into High Gear

Online ticket sales for skiing trips and winter sports in north China have surged in November, a sevenfold increase compared to 2019.

New Dam in NW China Aims to Restore Flow to Parched Heihe River

A sharp decline in the Heihe River’s water levels in recent weeks now threatens regional agriculture and the ecosystem, prompting urgent responses from local governments.

Amid Global Warming, El Niño Threatens Uncertain Winter in China

Weather forecasters expect temperatures will hover near or above average across China, punctuated by bouts of cold air and more rainfall in the south.

Flood-Proofing China’s Northern Plains

Though the region is more associated with drought than heavy rainfall, worsening summer flood seasons require a coordinated response.

Peng Linqi

Rains Revive Poyang Lake, Offering Hope After Record Dry Season

The turnaround is attributed to the heavy autumn rainfall in and around western China, signaling a bright season for migratory birds.