The Third Pole | Understanding Asia's Water Crisis

From apples to vegetables in Sikkim

September 21, 2018

Apple orchards are travelling up the mountains in Sikkim and elsewhere in the Himalayas, as climate change makes the lower slopes too warm
The race to develop the next generation battery

September 20, 2018

A revolution in electric vehicles is spurring a new wave of technological innovation, writes Abigail Beall
Expert committee sheds light on Bihar’s mounting silt crisis

September 19, 2018

A central government committee recommends removal of silt along the Ganga in Bihar to reduce flood risks and boost shipping, but will a committee solve a perennial problem
Nepali town turns to the past for solutions to current water crisis

September 18, 2018

Experts hope that reviving an ancient water system of canals, ponds and rainwater harvesting can help Bhaktapur resolve its water shortages and better cope with floods in the crowded Kathmandu valley
Floods and droughts – weather extremes beyond 1.5 Celsius

September 17, 2018

The latest research shows that exceeding the 1.5 Celsius limit that was the aim of the Paris Accord by even half a degree would have a massive, disastrous effect on vulnerable populations, especially in the developing world
Cities must lead the action on climate change

September 14, 2018

Administrators of cities across the world underline the importance of urban centres in tackling climate change at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco