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Rashmitha Diwyanjalee

Joined: July 23, 2024
Articles: 30

Climate Change Impact, Feature

Brewing Challenges: How Climate Change is Reshaping Sri Lanka’s Coffee Landscape

Climate change is reshaping agriculture worldwide, and Sri Lanka’s specialty coffee sector is no exception. The cultivation of Coffee Arabica, renowned for its superior flavour profile and demanding environmental requirements, is particularly vulnerable to erratic weather patterns. Rising global temperatures,…

Rashmitha Diwyanjalee
January 13, 2025

Climate Change Impact, Feature

The Impact of Climate Change on Sri Lanka’s Tourism: Challenges and Adaptations

In 2023, Sri Lanka welcomed 1,487,303 international tourists, a remarkable 106.5% increase from the previous year. This surge generated approximately 2.07 billion USD in foreign exchange earnings, with a direct contribution to GDP of 2.5%. The sector also supported total…

Climate Change Impact, Feature

How Climate Change is Reshaping Sri Lanka’s Salt Industry

Sri Lanka’s salt industry, deeply rooted in the economic fabric of regions like Puttalam and Hambantota, is confronting an unprecedented challenge as climate change redefines the region’s weather patterns. Traditionally thriving in arid, dry zones, the industry is now grappling…

Biodiversity, Climate Change

The Human-Monkey Conflict: Addressing the Toque Macaque Dilemma in Sri Lanka

In recent years, the toque macaque, or “rilawa,” has become the focal point of heated debates in Sri Lanka. These primates, endemic to the island, have been labeled as significant culprits in crop damage, causing substantial economic losses for farmers.…

Rashmitha Diwyanjalee
December 17, 2024

Fact Check, Nature

Fact-Check: Did Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf Desert Really Turn into a Snowy Wonderland?

Claim: Viral social media posts claim that Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf desert was recently transformed into a snowy landscape, with photos and videos showing sand dunes covered in what appears to be snow. The posts suggest that this unusual phenomenon was…

Climate Goals, Feature

Strategic Land Use: Hidden Ace for a Climate Resilient Planet

Land is more than just a resource—it’s a lifeline in the fight against climate change. How we manage the Earth’s limited surface will determine whether we succeed in curbing global warming, feeding a growing population, and preserving the planet’s rich…

Rashmitha Diwyanjalee
December 2, 2024

Climate Change, Feature

Resilience Beneath the Waves : What a Centuries old Mega Coral Reveals About Climate Change

Deep beneath the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean lies an extraordinary marvel—a massive coral believed to be thousands of years old, discovered during a National Geographic expedition. This coral, remarkable for its colossal size and ancient lineage, is more…

Rashmitha Diwyanjalee
November 27, 2024

Air Pollution, Feature

Do Trees Pollute the Air? Uncovering the Role of Isoprene in Urban Air Quality

Trees are widely regarded as nature’s air purifiers, essential for absorbing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen, and delivering a host of environmental benefits. But could they also be contributing to air pollution? This provocative idea came into the spotlight in 1981,…

Rashmitha Diwyanjalee
November 6, 2024

Fact Check, Natural Disasters

Is Climate Change Propaganda? A Look at Florida’s Hurricanes and Recent Claims

Claim: Climate change is a scam, as demonstrated by Florida’s long history with hurricanes, including the 1926 Miami Hurricane. Fact: While it is true that Florida has experienced numerous hurricanes since 1851, including the devastating 1926 Miami Hurricane, this does…

Climate Change Impact, Feature

Monsoon Mysteries: How Climate Change is Reshaping Sri Lanka’s Rainfall Patterns and Future

The question of whether climate change has fundamentally altered Sri Lanka’s monsoons is urgent and critical, given that the country’s very economy and livelihoods hinge on its rainfall patterns. Sri Lanka’s climate revolves around two dominant monsoon seasons: the southwest…