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Europe’s Climate Extremes in 2024 Affected Over 4,00,000 People: Report

The climate crisis gripped Europe with full force in 2024, as extreme weather events, ranging from devastating floods to unprecedented wildfires and blistering heatwaves, impacted more than 400,000 people across the continent. According to the European State of the Climate…

Vivek Saini
April 16, 2025

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Climate Crisis Has Tripled Duration of Marine Heatwaves: Study

A new peer-reviewed study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) has found that marine heatwaves, periods of abnormally high sea temperatures, last three times longer than they did a century ago. These heatwaves, primarily driven…

Vivek Saini
April 15, 2025
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Australian Frogs Face Rising Risk from Warming and Drying Climates

Australia’s frog population is facing a growing crisis as climate change intensifies across the continent. Amphibians, already known for their sensitivity to environmental changes, are experiencing significant physiological stress from two major threats: rising temperatures and decreasing moisture in their…

Aayushi Gour
April 11, 2025
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Human-Made Aerosols Cool Clouds at Unprecedented Rate, Scientists Warn

A new study published in Nature reveals that human-made aerosols are cooling clouds—and the atmosphere—more than previously thought, effectively masking the true extent of global warming. The international research, led by the University of Eastern Finland and the Finnish Meteorological…

CFC Sri Lanka
April 10, 2025
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Extreme Heat Responsible for a Third of India’s Power Demand Increase, Study Finds

India’s scorching heatwaves in 2024 are doing more than just raising mercury levels—they’re significantly driving up the country’s electricity usage. According to a new analysis by the independent think tank Ember, roughly one-third of the increase in India’s power demand…

Vivek Saini
April 8, 2025
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The Overlooked Economic Toll of Climate Change: Study Exposes Critical Flaws in Conventional Models

For decades, climate change has been recognized as an existential threat to ecosystems and human societies. Yet its potential economic consequences have remained shrouded in uncertainty, with traditional models projecting only modest impacts on global GDP. This perceived buffer has…

Climate Change Impact, News

Decades of Progress at Risk: Acid Rain Threat Returns as US Regulations Weaken

Acid rain, previously a full-blown environmental disaster in North America, will likely make a comeback due to recent rollbacks in anti-pollution policies. Gene Likens, the researcher who discovered acid rain during the 1960s, fears that diminished environmental policies will reverse…

Vivek Saini
March 31, 2025

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South Korea’s Worst Wildfires in History Leave Trail of Destruction

Wildfires have spread across parts of southeastern South Korea, leading to the loss of at least 18 lives and injuries to nearly 20 people. Over 27,000 residents have been evacuated as the fires have destroyed over 17,000 hectares of forest…

Vivek Saini
March 27, 2025

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What Does Extreme Heat Mean for the Future of Wheat Farming in India?

For decades, the vast wheat fields of India have been the backbone of the nation’s food supply, but climate change is now casting a long shadow over these fields. With the country experiencing its hottest February in over a century,…

Aayushi Gour
March 25, 2025
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Climate Change Impact, News

Australia’s Coral Reefs Suffer Record Heat Stress Amid Rising Global Temperatures

Australia’s two world heritage-listed reefs, the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef, are experiencing simultaneous coral bleaching events, marking a profound and distressing moment for marine scientists and conservationists alike. Teams of scientists have been tracking the rapid spread of…

Vivek Saini
March 24, 2025
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Category Climate Change Impact

Climate Crisis Has Tripled Duration of Marine Heatwaves: Study

Australian Frogs Face Rising Risk from Warming and Drying Climates

Extreme Heat Responsible for a Third of India’s Power Demand Increase, Study Finds

The Overlooked Economic Toll of Climate Change: Study Exposes Critical Flaws in Conventional Models

Decades of Progress at Risk: Acid Rain Threat Returns as US Regulations Weaken

South Korea’s Worst Wildfires in History Leave Trail of Destruction

What Does Extreme Heat Mean for the Future of Wheat Farming in India?

Australia’s Coral Reefs Suffer Record Heat Stress Amid Rising Global Temperatures

A Weak Monsoon and Deadly Floods: How Both Can Be True in the Same Season

17 Hours Above Safe Limits: The Burning Reality of Ozone Pollution in Urban India

Sri Lanka Moves to Overhaul Disaster Preparedness Ahead of a Potentially Severe 2026-2027 El Niño

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