By South China Morning Post | Created at 2024-11-21 05:53:07 | Updated at 2024-11-21 08:30:06
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1. G20 faces call for urgent action on climate change as Brazil’s Lula touts transition to renewable energy
Leaders, including Brazilian President Lula da Silva, urged countries to accelerate their efforts towards carbon neutrality and sustainable development, highlighting the need for global cooperation to address pressing challenges affecting the environment.
2. Asia’s rice revolution: India, Vietnam and Thailand lead climate-smart farming innovations
Asia’s rice farmers are revolutionising traditional practices with digital tools to combat climate change, improve sustainability and boost profits, as highlighted at the UN climate summit. From India to Vietnam, they are transforming traditional farming into a sustainable and profitable industry.
3. Climate change may be fuelling record super typhoons in northwest Pacific Ocean, Hong Kong meteorologist warns
Meteorologist Shun Chi-ming points the finger at climate change following a record number of super typhoons in the northwest Pacific Ocean, with 25 named tropical storms this year. Hong Kong has been hit by three super typhoons, with rising sea temperatures fuelling their formation and intensity.
