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Hurricane Sandy: Could Extreme Weather Spur Reform in US as it Did in Myanmar?

In 2008 Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar, causing massive devastation but spurring reform. Can Sandy push America to tackle climate change? more
Prime Minister of Bangladesh: Climate Change 'Disastrous' for Developing Countries

In New York, top officials help launch a comprehensive new report about the countries on the front lines of climate change. more
Expert: New Report Shows Climate Change Actually a 'Regressive Tax' On World's Poor

Asia Society Associate Fellow Junjie Zhang says a new climate vulnerability report makes it clear that climate change will hit the poorest communities the hardest. more
China Air Daily

A daily snapshot of air quality conditions around the world. more
Himalayan Meltdown and the Climate Change Reckoning

Ajay Chhibber and Bittu Sahgal assess how melting Himalayan glaciers have begun to affect communities across Asia. more
Cutting Consumption to Save the Planet

Chandran Nair notes the irony of Asians' being expected to consume more but reduce emissions at the same time. more
Preventing a Fukushima in India

In the wake of Japan's disaster, experts assess the viability of nuclear power in India. more
Asia-Pacific Responses to Climate Change

Video exclusive: regional experts share solutions to issues surrounding food, water, and human security. more
On Thinner Ice

The glaciers of the Himalaya are melting. On Thinner Ice, an Asia Society multimedia project, helps explain this critical issue. more
Green Finance: The Role of US and China in Scaling Funds

Which countries will take the lead when it comes to investing in green technology? more
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