China, US researchers team up on climate lab

Scientists say facility will provide better data about Earth's changes

Top research institutions in China and the United States announced on Thursday that they will build an international laboratory to more accurately measure and predict global climate change.

The International Laboratory for High-Resolution Earth System Prediction will concentrate on simulations to provide reliable data at both regional and global levels, and is expected to enhance extreme weather forecasting and disaster prediction for the benefit of stakeholders and policymakers, experts said.