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Heaviest rain in 120 years hits South Korean region
AFP, Published on 17/07/2025
» SEOSAN CITY, South Korea - At least three people were killed and more than 1,000 evacuated on Thursday after South Korea was hit by torrential rains, officials said, with one region pummelled by the most rainfall per hour since full records began.
Taking stock of nation's climate finance
Oped, Sarinee Achavanuntakul, Published on 17/07/2025
» If the ravages of extreme weather worldwide were not enough to convince anyone of the need to urgently address and adapt to climate change, consider a sobering fact delivered by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Today, Tuvalu. Tomorrow, the entire world
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 15/07/2025
» Some big changes arrive with a bang, but usually they sort of sneak in and you barely notice them at first. Last month's big change saw the creation of the world's first climate-change visas. It's a way of giving potential climate refugees some hope and some dignity, and it would certainly be an improvement on the current migration mess.
Tributaries overflow, with farms flooded
News, Published on 11/07/2025
» NAKHON PHANOM: Continuous heavy rain has caused several tributaries of the Mekong River in the province to overflow, leading to floods that have submerged over 15,000 rai of rice fields.
Heavy rain floods Nakhon Phanom
Published on 10/07/2025
» NAKHON PHANOM — Continuous heavy rain has flooded more than 15,000 rai (5,930 acres) of paddy fields in this northeastern province, with six districts declared disaster zones.
Mekong levels surge after rains
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» Water levels along the Mekong River have surged after weeks of rainfall, prompting authorities to issue warnings of flash floods and landslides in several areas in the Northeast.
Mitr Phol Champions 4Rs Model for Water Sustainability
Published on 25/06/2025
» As climate change intensifies, seasonal patterns have become increasingly erratic, leading to more frequent and severe droughts and floods, as well as rising temperatures. Meanwhile, global water demand continues to grow — driven by population increases and rising consumption — placing mounting pressure on already limited water resources. “Water” is rapidly becoming a critical risk to both human well-being and economic stability. Recognising the urgency of this challenge, the United Nations has designated June 17 as the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought to raise global awareness and promote collective action to protect the environment and natural resources.
It's time to go geoengineering on climate issue
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 05/06/2025
» This is the second anniversary of the arrival of the emergency but practically nobody is mentioning it. Instead people are choosing to worry about more familiar problems like global trade wars, the rise of fascism and genocidal wars. It's kind of a global displacement activity: if we don't mention it, maybe it will go away.
5 Startups Leading the Future of Carbon Reduction
Published on 04/06/2025
» A recent report by Bain & Temasek warns that if global temperatures rise by 3°C by 2070, Southeast Asia could suffer economic losses of up to USD 70 trillion, making it one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world. Yet amid this challenge, the region’s green economy is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated value of USD 300 billion annually by 2030—equivalent to around 5% of Southeast Asia’s total GDP.
New government spending bill to face parliament on Wednesday
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/05/2025
» The draft Expenditure Budget Act for fiscal 2026 is scheduled for its first parliamentary reading on Wednesday, with Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira emphasising that investment spending still complies with the fiscal discipline framework.