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Air Pollution, Feature

Delhi’s Air Quality Hits ‘Severe’ Mark, NCR Engulfed in Heavy Smog, GRAP Stage 3 Activated

Delhi’s air quality plunged to catastrophic levels on Wednesday, recording the worst pollution in the country as the Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to a ‘severe’ 454 by evening—the highest this season. By Thursday morning, the situation worsened, with Anand…

Aayushi Sharma
November 15, 2024
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Climate Change, Feature

Trump’s Scepticism vs. Harris’ Urgency: Was Climate Change Not a Decisive Factor?

As climate change intensifies, so does the need for strong leadership and decisive action. On this front, US leaders who were in the fight for Presidency- Kamala Harris and Donald Trump present profoundly different approaches to addressing climate change. Their…

Aayushi Sharma
November 11, 2024
47 Comments

Climate Change, Feature

Sri Lanka’s 2024 Elections: Voters Demand Clear Climate Policies Amid Rising Misinformation and Economic Concerns says CFC Survey

Sri Lanka’s upcoming parliamentary elections mark a pivotal moment for the nation, as climate change takes center stage in political discourse. CFC Sri Lanka recently conducted a survey of voter opinion that reveals that while climate policies are gaining traction…

CFC Sri Lanka
November 9, 2024
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Climate Change Impact, Feature

Asia’s Looming Climate Crisis: Projected Impacts on Economy and Ecosystems by 2100

Climate change is not just an environmental challenge but a pressing economic threat, especially for the Asia-Pacific region. The Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s recent Asia-Pacific Climate Report 2024 highlights the urgency: climate change could erode the region’s economic foundation without…

Vivek Saini
November 7, 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

Climate Change, Feature

Lancet Report Warns of Escalating Climate Health Crisis in India, Calls for Urgent Action

The recently released Lancet Countdown report, compiled by 122 experts, underscores an escalating global and regional health crisis fueled by climate change, particularly in countries like India. With the country experiencing a rapid spread of climate-sensitive infectious diseases, including malaria…

Aayushi Sharma
November 5, 2024

Air Pollution, Feature

Can Cloud Seeding Provide Relief from Delhi’s Pollution?

As Delhi’s air quality plummets to dangerous levels with the onset of winter, the city’s ambitious plan to induce artificial rain remains stalled, crippled by the central government’s failure to act swiftly. Despite lofty promises of coordinated efforts to combat…

Vivek Saini
October 24, 2024
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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…

Rashmitha Diwyanjalee
October 19, 2024

Climate Change Impact, Feature

Climate Exodus: How Drought Drives Internal Migration in a Warming World

The devastating impact of drought is no longer a distant threat—it’s a harsh reality unfolding across the globe, pushing millions to the brink of survival. As temperatures soar and rainfall patterns become increasingly erratic, droughts are striking with increased frequency…

Vivek Saini
October 19, 2024

Air Pollution, Feature

Byrnihat: India’s Most Polluted City and the Alarming Rise of Air Pollution in Northeast India

Byrnihat, located on the Assam-Meghalaya border, was ranked as the most polluted city in India in September 2024, with a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 73 µg This level exceeded the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) limit of 60…

Aayushi Sharma
October 17, 2024

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Delhi’s Air Quality Hits ‘Severe’ Mark, NCR Engulfed in Heavy Smog, GRAP Stage 3 Activated

Trump’s Scepticism vs. Harris’ Urgency: Was Climate Change Not a Decisive Factor?

Sri Lanka’s 2024 Elections: Voters Demand Clear Climate Policies Amid Rising Misinformation and Economic Concerns says CFC Survey

Asia’s Looming Climate Crisis: Projected Impacts on Economy and Ecosystems by 2100

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

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

Climate Exodus: How Drought Drives Internal Migration in a Warming World

Byrnihat: India’s Most Polluted City and the Alarming Rise of Air Pollution in Northeast India

Over $100 Billion in Climate Finance? Experts Say Developed Nations Overstate Aid

Delhi’s Air Quality Remains in ‘Severe’ Category, Citizens Struggle Amid Toxic Haze

COP 29: India Highlights Climate Finance Gap, Demands Fulfilment of Pledges by Developed Nations

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