Western Pacific

Tourists enjoy the beach in Tumon, Guam

Guam residents are more afraid of typhoons than they are of Kim Jong-un

Conflict

“To be honest, I’m more worried about the projectiles from the typhoons when we get strong winds than whatever projectiles Kim Jong-un says he will launch on Guam,” says Janice Furukawa, 58. Other Guam residents agree.

water

Climate change brings a new wrinkle to life on Palau’s islands: Fear of the sea

Environment
mangroves

Saved by the Mangroves? A Philippine town dodges Haiyan’s storm surge

Environment