Beijing Issues Top Rainstorm Alert, Evacuates 82,000 Amid Flood Risks
Beijing raises its highest rainstorm alert and relocates 82,000+ residents as heavy rains force closures of parks, campsites and construction sites.
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Chinese mainland’s scorching summer: How cities beat unprecedented heat
Record-breaking heat across the Chinese mainland has prompted cities to open cooling centers, upgrade safety standards, and share tips to prevent heatstroke.
45°C Gorilla Suit: How Heatwaves Are Hitting Southern Europe’s Economy
A street performer’s 45°C gorilla suit highlights how extreme heatwaves are slashing tourism, incomes and reshaping economies across southern Europe.
Heatwaves in Portugal: Is This the ‘New Normal’?
Portugal recorded its third hottest June, with a blistering 46.6°C heatwave fueling warnings that extreme temperatures may become the ‘new normal’ for summers.
Rebuilding Begins in Flood-Hit Regions of the Chinese Mainland
Flood-hit regions in the Chinese mainland launch reconstruction efforts after heavy rains submerged urban areas in Henan, Hubei and beyond.
Tree Trunk Breathing Adaptation Could Cool Future Climate Models
Study shows tree trunks adapt their respiration to temperature, cutting projected CO2 and cooling climate forecasts.
Chinese Scientists Unlock Desert Moss’s Cold-Resistance Secrets for Mars Missions
Chinese scientists decode cold-survival secrets of desert moss, advancing potential solutions for Mars terraforming & climate resilience.
Smart Glass Revolutionizes Cooling in China’s Urban Hotspots
Discover how smart glass technology is helping Chongqing, China, tackle extreme summer heat, paving the way for sustainable urban cooling.
Survival Secrets of the Hengduan Mountains Revealed
New research highlights how isolated Himalayan species like the Chinese monal defy extreme conditions, offering lessons in evolutionary resilience.
Sichuan’s Winter Wildlife: Foxes and Herders Coexist in Harmony
Tibetan foxes become unlikely allies for herders in China’s Sichuan region through natural pest control, revealed in a new wildlife documentary series.