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August 30, 2023. Introduction: The annual Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report from the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute (EPIC) underscores air pollution’s status as a significant threat to global human health. The study reveals that despite a slight increase in global pollution levels in 2021, human health’s burden from air pollution has risen. […]
Read More29 Aug 2023. Introduction: Drought, exacerbated by fossil fuel consumption, is affecting ship traffic in the Panama Canal and threatening to dry out the Mississippi River, impacting American corn and wheat exports. Droughts affecting multiple trade routes could disrupt the transport and prices of goods like liquefied natural gas and coffee beans. Last year, Europe […]
Read MoreAugust 26, 2023. Introduction: A recent study conducted by researchers from the British Antarctic Survey reveals that emperor penguins, the iconic symbol of Antarctica, are facing a grave threat of “quasi extinction” due to a rapid reduction in sea ice. The study found that colonies of emperor penguins failed to breed at an unprecedented level, […]
Read MoreGraph of the Day: Locations of Forest Mortality Related to Climate Stress from Drought and High Temperatures. August 26, 2023 Introduction: A recent study published in the Nature journal on August 23 highlights new dangers posed by climate change to tropical forests. The study suggests that rising temperatures could lead to a phenomenon known as […]
Read MoreAugust 25, 2023 Introduction: A recent study conducted by researchers at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) in Kerala has revealed that the Dengue virus (DENV) could become more virulent due to increasing temperatures. The study shows that when the virus is grown in mosquito-derived cells at higher temperatures, it becomes more severe and […]
Read More25 August 2023. Introduction: A recent study highlights the potential impact of climate change and increased greenhouse gas emissions on the Himalayan Cedar (Cedrus deodara), commonly known as deodar. The study, conducted by Indian researchers, reveals that deodar forests are likely to experience losses due to changing climatic conditions. Deodar is valued for its timber […]
Read More23 August 2023. Introduction: Amidst rising global temperatures, a recent study highlighted the alarming reality that just a few days of intense heat can lead to severe food insecurity for billions worldwide. The study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, analyzed data from 150 countries, revealing the vulnerability of populations, particularly in tropical regions, to heatwaves. […]
Read More23 Aug 2023. Introduction Developing countries burdened with heavy debts are compelled to rely on fossil fuels for revenue generation, hindering their transition to renewable energy. A recent report titled “The Debt-Fossil Fuel Trap,” published by Debt Justice and partner organizations, highlights the predicament faced by global south nations. These countries experience escalating external debt […]
Read More22 Aug 2023 Introduction: As Europe grapples with intense heatwaves and wildfires due to climate change, the focus on mitigating their impacts has intensified. Greenhouse gas emissions have elevated global temperatures by 1.2 degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times, leading to more frequent and severe heatwaves. To counteract this, innovative solutions are being explored, such as […]
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