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Benjamin Horton

Benjamin Horton
The latest news and top stories on Benjamin Horton, Dean of the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong. He conducts research into sea-level change, developing quantitative models and leading international teams. Formerly Director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore, he has published over 270 peer-reviewed articles and received numerous accolades including the Plinius Medal. His expertise extends to climate change and its impacts, advocating for low-energy technologies such as passive cooling to mitigate extreme heat, particularly for residents in high-density urban environments. He also served as a Review Editor for the IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report.
US-China relations

US public backs active role in global affairs, including Taiwan defence: poll

A poll by the Ronald Reagan Institute suggests the American public’s view of global affairs is out of sync with Donald Trump’s approach.

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US ends arms embargo, but can it pry Cambodia away from China on defence?

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Lessons from Ragasa lashing Hong Kong’s coastal areas must be learned: experts

City does not have special building regulations to guard against waves and floods, but planners have many ways to improve protection, they say.

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