School's out: how climate change threatens education

The arrival of seasonal rains has now brought relief to some parts of the region, but experts warn the broader problem remains, and many countries are poorly prepared to handle the impacts of climate change on schooling. Asia is warming faster than the global average, and climate change is producing more frequent, longer, and more intense heatwaves. But heat is not the only challenge. A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, which can result in heavy rains and flooding. This can damage schools...