Sweltering heat in Hong Kong, extreme weather events worldwide signal need to act on climate change, scientists say
- Dramatic floods, heatwaves, wildfires tell world’s political leaders, businesses time for action is running out
- Rising sea levels will increase frequency of flooding, with low-lying coastal areas and island nations most at risk
Humanity’s need to tackle climate change is more pressing than ever, with the United Nations warning last week that global warming would accelerate at a faster-than-expected pace over the next 20 years. In this four-part series, the Post examines its impact on the city, how the Hong Kong government can best play catch-up, and who is walking the talk in the private sector. Part one looks at how human activity is leading to extreme weather patterns, leaving the world vulnerable to floods, forest fires and typhoons.
But in mid-July, floods caused by melting glaciers in the Tian Shan mountains filled a 300 sq km area of the desert, including an oil exploration site of China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group).
The sudden flood in the desert was hardly isolated as far as freak weather incidents go, not only in China, but globally.
