The Earth risks ‘dangerous and cascading effects’ of human-generated climate change if we fail to limit the global average temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Here’s what could happen if temperatures rise beyond that.
Beijing has vowed to rely on a so-called talent dividend to drive innovation and high-quality development, but only 13 per cent of China’s population are viewed as scientifically literate.
Melting glaciers and increased precipitation lead to decline in salinity, which encourages biodiversity, lowers risk of harmful algae blooms and could help with drinking water supply, researchers say.
In an article published in a Communist Party journal, Xi said the country must achieve technological self-reliance and urged businesses to help fund research
The storm is the most powerful typhoon to hit Fujian province in more than 70 years, and is expected to bring extreme rain to Beijing and neighbouring areas.
The device, which mimics the nuclear fusion process of the sun, is the first for an Asean member and is upgraded from an earlier machine built by China.
US climate envoy John Kerry wraps up ‘very productive’ meetings with senior Chinese officials but acknowledges it will take ‘a little bit more work’ to break new ground.