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Climate change threatens water and energy systems in Asia, reports warn

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Climate change threatens water and energy systems in Asia, reports warn

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Climate change is affecting water and energy systems in Asia and putting millions of people at risk, forcing countries to invest billions in supporting basic services, according to two recent reports. Water-related disasters are increasing in the region, even as spending to protect communities is insufficient. Asian nations will need $4 … Read more

China planted so many trees that it changed the distribution of water throughout the country

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China planted so many trees that it changed the distribution of water throughout the country

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndicate partners may earn a commission. The Great Green Wall is a huge re-greening initiative in northern China aimed at slowing desertification. | Credit: PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images China’s efforts to slow land degradation and climate change By planting trees and restoring grasslands, … Read more