October 12, 2023. As AI applications continue to gain popularity, a new report published in the journal Joules warns that global electricity consumed by artificial intelligence (AI) could surge by 85-134 Terawatt-hours (TWh) annually by 2027. This level of consumption is comparable to the annual electricity usage of countries such as the Netherlands, Argentina, and […]

October 11, 2023 Introduction: New research has unveiled a dire forecast, indicating that over 2 billion people across India, Pakistan, and some of the world’s largest cities will face intolerable levels of heat within this century. The consequences will be particularly severe for megacities like Delhi, Shanghai, Lagos, and Chicago, where extreme heat will be […]

October 10, 2023 Introduction: A study conducted by the World Bank has revealed that human settlement in the world’s riskiest flood zones has increased by 122% since 1985, leading to greater vulnerability to water-related disasters driven by climate change. The study, published in the journal Nature on October 4, 2023, used satellite data to examine […]

October 9, 2023. Introduction: Mont Blanc, the iconic pinnacle of the Alps, has undergone a notable decrease in elevation, dropping by 2.2 meters since 2021. This unexpected reduction in height, attributed to a range of factors, has raised concerns about the mountain’s changing state and its potential implications.Shrinking Mont Blanc Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain […]

October 9, 2023. Introduction: The annual phenomenon of the ozone hole over Antarctica has expanded significantly this year, reaching a size nearly three times that of Brazil, according to satellite data from Copernicus, the European Union’s Earth observation program. Here’s what you need to know about this concerning development. Unprecedented Expansion Satellite imagery taken on […]

October 5, 2023. Introduction: A study recently published in the journal Science estimates that approximately 23 million people worldwide live on floodplains contaminated by toxic waste from metal mining activity. The research utilized a global database of 185,000 metal mines and assessed the contamination’s impact on rivers, floodplains, and human populations. Scope of Contamination Human […]

5 Octber 2023 Introduction: In a tragic incident, the South Lhonak Lake in Sikkim experienced a breach, leading to severe flooding in downstream areas. This caused casualties and displacements in the state. Glacial Lakes and Their Nature Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) Vulnerability of South Lhonak Lake Government Action to Mitigate Risk