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Climate Change Impact, Feature

Hidden costs of a warming world: How rising temperatures impact the environment as well as the economy

By Vivek Saini Climate change, often viewed through environmental degradation, poses an equally alarming threat to the global economy. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) study, titled “The Macroeconomic Impact of Climate Change: Global vs. Local Temperature,” delves into…

CFC India
June 5, 2024

Environment, Feature

Restoration in Action: India’s Efforts to Reclaim Degraded Lands

By Aayushi Sharma Up to 40 percent of the Earth’s land is degraded, directly impacting half of the global population. Since 2000, there has been a 29 percent increase in the number and duration of droughts. Without urgent action, droughts…

CFC India
June 5, 2024
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Climate Change Impact, Feature

Tibetan lakes estimated to expand 50% by 2100 due to climate change

At a time when lakes are expected to shrink globally, some lakes on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau might see their surface area increase by more than 50% by the end of the century. A new study published in Nature Geoscience on…

Manjori Borkotoky
June 5, 2024

Biodiversity, Feature

Adapting to Survival: How Climate Change is Reshaping Bee Diversity

By Aayushi Sharma Bees are among the most important pollinators in our ecosystems, contributing significantly to the health of natural environments and human agricultural systems. Their activities facilitate the reproduction of many flowering plants, which in turn supports biodiversity and…

CFC India
June 3, 2024
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Climate Change Impact, Feature

Climate Change Impact: India hit by heatwave, cyclone at the same time

India has been hit by a relentless heatwave over the last week or so with temperatures reaching 50 degrees Celsius in Phalodi, Rajasthan on May 26, which is the highest since June 2019, when Churu, also in Rajasthan, reached 50.8…

Manjori Borkotoky
May 28, 2024

Biodiversity, Feature

Biodiversity loss: The hidden catalyst behind rising infectious diseases, says study

By Vivek Saini In an age where pandemics threaten global health, understanding the root causes of disease emergence is more critical than ever. Surprisingly, not the abundance of wildlife but rather the loss of biodiversity plays a pivotal role in…

CFC India
May 23, 2024
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Biodiversity, Feature

100 New Species and Counting: CFC’s Exclusive Interview with Expert on World Biodiversity Day

By Aayushi Sharma Biodiversity, the variety of life on Earth, is essential for the health and sustainability of our planet. It encompasses the diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems. Biodiversity provides critical ecosystem services, supports human well-being, and…

CFC India
May 22, 2024
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Climate Change, Feature

Study highlights lack of basic climate change awareness in India

A recent survey by the Climate Change Communication Program at Yale highlighted the knowledge and attitudes of Indians towards climate change, revealing that nearly 40% of respondents think nature is the primary cause of global warming. The Yale Program on…

Biodiversity, Feature

Edge of Extinction: Mountain Biodiversity in the Face of Climate Change

By Vivek Saini Amidst the majestic peaks and tranquil valleys of mountain ecosystems lies a fragile web of life facing an unprecedented threat from climate change. As temperatures rise alarmingly, these biodiverse havens are witnessing rapid transformations, pushing countless species…

CFC India
May 16, 2024

Feature, Net Zero Policy

India Faces 61% Higher Costs for Near-Net-Zero Aluminium Compared to Conventional Production: Study

By Aayushi Sharma According to a recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW), India’s aluminum industry requires an extra Rs 2.2 lakh crore ($29 billion) in capital expenditure (CAPEX) to attain net-zero carbon emissions. Aluminum is…

CFC India
May 14, 2024