| By Eliana Pisons | Technology, sustainability, and security experts gathered in Tokyo for the annual US-Japan Council conference, sharing groundbreaking insights and innovations.
Asia China Climate Climate Change Environment Global Warming Japan Philippines Taiwan
July 29, 2024
Typhoon Gaemi Leaves a Trail of Destruction in Latest Extreme Weather Event
| By Eliana Pisons | In the latest global warming extreme weather event, Typhoon Gaemi unleashed destruction in Asia, with deaths, damage, and injuries reported in China, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan.
Asia Environment Sustainability Tourism Vietnam
July 17, 2024
Vietnam Charting a Sustainable Future in Ha Long Bay
| By Han Tran | Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam, attracts visitors from around the world, making it a leading contributor to Vietnam’s economy and highlights the need for sustainable tourism.
Asia Environment EV Global Warming Hybrid Japan Sustainability Toyota Transportation
June 12, 2024
Toyota Drives Toward a Hybrid-Powered Horizon
| By Han Tran | While competitors ramp up EV production, Toyota’s focus on hybrids has so far been a success as the company reports a strong revenue of $307B.
Asia Climate Climate Change Environment Global Warming Sustainability
May 28, 2024
Asia Copes with Climate Crisis Amid Soaring Temperatures and Pollution
| By Han Tran | Climate change is a long-standing problem that is only becoming worse, particularly in Asia where temperatures are rising faster than the world average.
Climate Change Environment Global Warming UAE
May 9, 2024
Climate Resilience In Spotlight As Record Floods Strike UAE
| By Eliana Pisons | The UAE was hit with catastrophic flooding in April. The floods follow a global trend of extreme weather exacerbated by human-induced climate change.
Environment ESG PFAS Sustainability
April 11, 2024
Dealing with Danger: The Toxic Legacy of PFAS Forever Chemicals
| By Ava Wong | PFAS “Forever Chemicals” found in everyday products have been linked to many health issues. A plant in North Carolina is embroiled in controversy for processing the dangerous chemicals.
Climate Environment ESG Nonprofit
March 27, 2024
Technology and Nonprofit Teams Partner at AWS Imagine Conference
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden spoke at Amazon HQ2 for the annual IMAGINE: Nonprofit conference as tech and ESG teams gathered to create social impact partnerships.
Business Climate Energy Environment ESG Global Warming
February 25, 2024
Defying the Energy Transition: ExxonMobil’s Standoff with Climate Defenders
| By Linyi Zheng | ExxonMobil launched a legal offensive against ESG advocacy investment institutions Arjuna Capital and Follow This to stifle the organizations’ emission reduction proposals.
Climate Culture Environment Global Warming Japan
February 15, 2024
Record-Breaking Heatwave: Japan’s Traditional Culture Faces New Threats
| By Eliana Pisons | The record-breaking heatwave caused by climate destruction is disrupting the intricate dance of the seasons that holds deep cultural significance in Japan.