Manjori Borkotoky

Joined: June 22, 2022
Articles: 212

Climate Change Impact, News

Global Drought Crisis Deepens as Climate Change Drives Atmospheric Thirst, India at High Risk

India, already grappling with record-breaking heatwaves and erratic monsoons, now faces an escalating drought threat driven by climate change. A global study published this week in Nature reveals that rising atmospheric evaporative demand (AED)—essentially the atmosphere’s increasing “thirst” for moisture—is…

Climate Change Impact, News

Ground Is Sinking Beneath 28 Major US Cities, Warns Study

A recent study has unveiled a concerning trend: all 28 of the most populous cities in the United States are experiencing land subsidence, or sinking, to varying degrees. This phenomenon poses significant risks to infrastructure and urban development. The study…

Climate Change Impact, News

Half the World Hit by Escalating Extreme Heat as Climate Change Triggers Record Temperature: Report

Human-caused climate change has dramatically intensified extreme heat events around the world, impacting nearly half the global population reveals a report released ahead of Heat Action Day 2025. Between May 1, 2024, and May 1, 2025, around 4 billion people—roughly…

Climate Change Impact, Feature

Glacier Collapse Buries Swiss Village, Marking a Grim Milestone in Alpine Climate Crisis

A catastrophic glacier collapse in the Swiss Alps has left the village of Blatten buried beneath tons of ice, rock, and mud in what experts are calling one of the most dramatic climate-related disasters in the region’s history. On Wednesday,…

Climate Change Impact, News

Fungal Foe on the Move: Climate Shift Spreads Aspergillus, Raising Infection Risks Worldwide

Scientists have sounded the alarm over a significant and potentially dangerous consequence of global climate change: the expanding reach of Aspergillus fungi. This genus of fungi, widely found in soil and decaying vegetation, includes several species that are not only…

Climate Change Impact, Feature

Urban Precipitation Anomaly: The Hidden Climate Shift Reshaping India’s Cities

Urbanization’s influence on temperature is widely recognized: cities are warmer than rural areas due to the urban heat island (UHI) effect. Less acknowledged, however, is its counterpart—the urban precipitation anomaly—where cities often experience increased rainfall compared to surrounding regions. This…

Indian Monsoon, News

Monsoon Mayhem: Torrential Rains, Red Alerts, and Dust Storm Warnings Across India

As the Southwest Monsoon sweeps in early, several parts of India are reeling under extreme weather conditions—ranging from heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to dust storms and heatwaves. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts across multiple…

Climate Change Impact, News

Mega-Tsunami Threat Looms Over U.S. West Coast as Scientists Warn of Cascadia Quake Risk

A stark warning from geoscientists has reignited fears of a potentially catastrophic “mega-tsunami” that could devastate coastal regions along the western United States, including parts of Alaska and Hawaii. According to a recent study published in the Proceedings of the…

Climate Change, News

Metals Company Seeks U.S. Approval for Deep-Sea Mining as Trump Administration Accelerates Deregulation

The Vancouver-based deep-sea mining firm, the Metals Company, has become the first to seek formal U.S. approval to mine the international seabed. The company submitted a permit application to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to begin commercial mineral…

Climate Change Impact, News

Lakes Are Heating the Atmosphere Faster Under Global Warming, Study Finds

Lakes, particularly in northern regions, are amplifying local and regional warming by releasing more heat into the atmosphere, driven largely by the loss of ice cover, reveals new research. Lakes, often considered passive recipients of climate change, are now being…

Manjori Borkotoky
April 27, 2025