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Climate Change Impact, News

Fungal Foe on the Move: Climate Shift Spreads Aspergillus, Raising Infection Risks Worldwide

Scientists have sounded the alarm over a significant and potentially dangerous consequence of global climate change: the expanding reach of Aspergillus fungi. This genus of fungi, widely found in soil and decaying vegetation, includes several species that are not only…

Climate Goals, News

U.S. Pullback Threatens Global Debt-for-Nature Conservation Deals

A major global effort to protect critical ecosystems through “debt-for-nature” swaps is facing uncertainty, as key support from the United States appears to be waning under President Donald Trump’s administration. These innovative financial mechanisms, which exchange portions of a country’s…

Indian Monsoon, News

Monsoon Mayhem: Torrential Rains, Red Alerts, and Dust Storm Warnings Across India

As the Southwest Monsoon sweeps in early, several parts of India are reeling under extreme weather conditions—ranging from heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to dust storms and heatwaves. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts across multiple…

Heat Wave, News

Too Hot to Ignore: 71% of Indians Faced Dangerous Heat Last Year

India is reeling under a rising climate emergency, with over 71% of its population exposed to severe heatwaves in just the past 12 months, according to a new nationwide survey by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and CVoter.…

Vivek Saini
May 26, 2025
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Climate Goals, News

India Set to Surpass 2030 Climate Targets, Says New Analysis

India has made notable progress in its climate action efforts and is now positioned to exceed key targets set for 2030. This advancement not only strengthens India’s environmental credentials but also signals its growing leadership role in global climate commitments.…

Aayushi Gour
May 23, 2025

Environment, News

India Lost Over 18,000 Hectares of Primary Forest in 2024, Data Shows

India experienced a significant environmental setback in 2024, losing approximately 18,200 hectares of irreplaceable primary forest, according to the latest data from Global Forest Watch (GFW). These forests, often centuries old, play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, regulating climate,…

Vivek Saini
May 23, 2025

Climate Change, News

Tribal Women in Jharkhand Use Traditional Art to Address Climate and Gender Issues

In an inspiring example of art as activism, 19 tribal women from Jharkhand recently gathered at the Dr. Ramdayal Munda Tribal Welfare Research Institute in Ranchi to depict the harsh realities of climate change and gender inequality through traditional painting.…

Climate Change Impact, News

Mega-Tsunami Threat Looms Over U.S. West Coast as Scientists Warn of Cascadia Quake Risk

A stark warning from geoscientists has reignited fears of a potentially catastrophic “mega-tsunami” that could devastate coastal regions along the western United States, including parts of Alaska and Hawaii. According to a recent study published in the Proceedings of the…

Climate Change, News

India’s Steel Expansion Plans Clash with Emission Reduction Targets

India, the world’s second-largest steel producer, is on an ambitious path to nearly double its steel production capacity by 2030. While this expansion is central to the country’s economic development and infrastructure goals, it raises serious concerns about its environmental…

Aayushi Gour
May 21, 2025

Climate Change Impact, News

Lifetime Climate Risks Projected to Rise Sharply for Children Born in the 2020s

Children born today will grow up in a world fundamentally shaped by the climate crisis. From searing heatwaves to food insecurity and natural disasters, their lives will be marked by challenges older generations have rarely faced at such scale or…

Vivek Saini
May 20, 2025
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