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September 9, 2023. Introduction: A report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlights the link between climate change, heatwaves, wildfires, and rising air pollution, including ozone. WMO emphasizes the interconnectedness of climate change and air quality, calling for integrated solutions to address both challenges. Here are the key findings of the report: Insights: Record Breaking […]
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2023 Introduction: A new scientific study reveals that Antarctica is warming at nearly twice the rate of the rest of the world, surpassing the predictions of climate change models. Researchers analyzed 78 Antarctic ice cores to reconstruct temperature data spanning 1,000 years. They found that the warming observed across the continent cannot be […]
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2023 Introduction: A new report from UN Climate emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate change, stating that the window of opportunity to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels is rapidly closing. The report, part of the Global Stocktake (GST) mandated by the Paris Agreement, highlights that while some […]
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2023 Introduction: A recent report by Climate Central reveals that Kerala, Puducherry, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands experienced exceptionally high temperatures, more than three degrees higher, during June to August this year. The report uses the Climate Shift Index (CSI) to compare observed or forecast temperatures to models that account for human-caused […]
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2023 Introduction: India witnessed a significant 29% increase in per capita coal emissions in 2022 compared to 2015, while G20 countries collectively experienced a 9% rise in per capita coal emissions, reaching 1.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide per capita in 2022, according to a report by global energy think tank ‘Ember.’ The analysis, […]
Read MoreSeptember 4, 2023. Introduction: The rapid adoption of LED lighting in the United States, aimed at saving energy and reducing costs, is contributing to a growing crisis of light pollution. Government regulations mandating energy-efficient lighting have unintentionally exacerbated the problem. Recent research reveals that the night sky is becoming 10% brighter each year, primarily due […]
Read MoreImpact of Extreme Weather on CEFM September 4, 2023 Introduction: A recent study published in the journal International Social Work reveals that extreme weather events contribute to the increase in child, early, and forced marriage (CEFM) in low- and middle-income countries. The study, led by researchers from Ohio State University, establishes a connection between elements […]
Read More31 August 2023. Introduction: The United Nations Biodiversity has initiated a campaign urging the global community to incorporate the term “funga” alongside “flora and fauna” to emphasize the significance of fungi. Recognizing fungi’s essential role in ecosystems, the UN aims to elevate fungi’s importance to the same level as plants and animals in conservation efforts. […]
Read MoreAugust 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 […]
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