Face à une nouvelle vague de chaleur, le gouvernement français a présenté le bilan du troisième plan national d'adaptation au changement climatique. Les ministres Barbut et Jeanbrun ont souligné la multiplication et l'intensification des événements extrêmes, appelant à s'adapter à un réchauffement du pays.
A WIRED survey reveals that affordability is the top concern for Americans regarding housing, with many struggling to meet the '30 percent' rule. Respondents share financial stress, climate change impacts, and political displacement, leading to trends like multigenerational living and unconventional housing solutions.
The traditional starter home, once a symbol of adulthood and wealth-building, is becoming unattainable for many due to a shifting economic landscape. This article explores the challenges and potential future of homeownership.
A project in China is using local wisdom and community-led initiatives to adapt to climate change. In Qinghai, it supports herders in restoring grasslands and women in developing handicrafts. In Hebei and Inner Mongolia, 'farmer seed banks' preserve local varieties, and water conservation techniques are employed for terraced fields.
Governments, banks, and investors have committed approximately $100 billion to climate adaptation projects in Asia over the last five years, primarily focusing on water management and infrastructure. State-related organizations and development finance institutions accounted for over 90% of this investment.
