Vivek Saini

Joined: September 24, 2024
Articles: 295

Environmental Policies, News

Trump’s EPA Rollback: A Step Back for Clean Air and Public Health

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Donald Trump’s renewed leadership is once again rolling back key pollution rules aimed at limiting harmful emissions from power plants. The new proposal, announced on Thursday, seeks to dismantle regulations established during the Biden…

Climate Action, News

Study says 70% of Americans Back Global Climate Cooperation, Even as Trump Withdraws

Despite a political climate that appears increasingly hostile to international climate cooperation under Donald Trump’s leadership, new research reveals that most Americans strongly support global climate policies, including carbon pricing and redistributive measures that would aid poorer nations. Public Support…

Vivek Saini
June 11, 2025

News, Oceans

Scientists Warn of Tipping Point as Ocean Acidity Rises

The world’s oceans are undergoing a quiet but dangerous transformation. According to a study by Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), as seas absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, seawater is becoming increasingly acidic, putting entire marine ecosystems at risk. Scientists…

Climate Change, Fact Check

Fact Check: Does a Decline in Global Hurricane Energy Disprove the Climate Change Link?

A recent tweet by Dr. Matthew Wielicki claims that a decline in global hurricane energy since 1990 disproves the connection between climate change and stronger hurricanes. The argument hinges on a graph showing a downward trend in Accumulated Cyclone Energy…

Listicles, Plastic Pollution

This World Environment Day, Meet the Organisations Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution

Every minute, the equivalent of a garbage truck full of plastic is dumped into our oceans. From choking marine life to contaminating our food chain, plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. This…

Indian Monsoon, News

Northeast India Faces Widespread Devastation as Monsoon Floods and Landslides Claim Lives

Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding and landslides across several northeastern states of India. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, and Sikkim are grappling with the devastating effects as lakhs of people face displacement and significant damage to infrastructure…

News, Pollution

Chemical Concerns: Study Finds ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Popular Beers

A recent study has revealed the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” in the majority of sampled beers across the United States. These findings raise questions about the purity of a beverage enjoyed…

Climate Change Impact, News

From Floods to Dry Spells: Europe’s Weather Breaks the Seasonal Norm

Spring 2025 has unfolded across Europe with an unsettling twist. While southern countries, such as Spain and Italy, have been drenched in hefty rainfall, northern Europe, including the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, has experienced rainfall shortages not seen in…

Vivek Saini
May 30, 2025
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Air Pollution, News

Dieselgate Fallout: Illegal Emissions Linked to 16,000 UK Deaths, Study Finds

A recent study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has revealed that excessive pollution from diesel vehicles equipped with illegal defeat devices has resulted in approximately 16,000 premature deaths and 30,000 cases of childhood asthma…

Fact Check, Global Warming

Viral Tweet Misrepresents Climate Science on CO2 and Global Warming

A viral tweet by Peter Clack, a frequent critic of climate science, claims that human contributions to greenhouse gases are negligible, possibly as low as 0.28%, and that the concept of greenhouse gases itself is questionable. He further argues that…