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News, Sustainability

UN Confronts Accommodation Chaos Ahead of Brazil’s Amazon Climate Summit

The United Nations has held urgent discussions over mounting concerns about the affordability of accommodation for delegates attending COP30 in Belém, Brazil. With thousands of participants expected for the November climate summit, the limited availability of lodging and spiralling costs…

Vivek Saini
August 2, 2025
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Heat Wave, News

Eastern US Bakes Under Dangerous Heatwave as Records Fall

Much of the eastern United States is grappling with punishing heat as temperatures soar into dangerous ranges, placing millions under heat warnings and advisories. From the Midwest to the Southeast, communities are enduring daytime highs in the upper 90s to…

Vivek Saini
August 1, 2025

Climate Change Impact, News

Climateflation Threat: UK Food Prices Could Surge by Over 34% by 2050

A groundbreaking report from the Autonomy Institute has sounded the alarm on a growing economic crisis dubbed “climateflation.” According to the research, climate change-driven inflation could push up food prices in the UK by more than 34% by 2050. If…

News, Renewable Energy

Fighting the Wind: Trump’s Personal Crusade Goes Global

What began as a local feud over wind turbines near Donald Trump’s golf course in Scotland has spiraled into a global campaign against renewable energy. As president, Trump’s opposition to clean energy has evolved into a comprehensive rollback of green…

Heat Wave, News

Iran Grapples with Severe Water Shortages as Temperatures Pass 50°C

Iran is facing an escalating water crisis as extreme heat pushes temperatures above 50°C in several provinces, leaving reservoirs critically low and triggering widespread supply cuts. Authorities have urged citizens to limit their water use and have shut down public…

Vivek Saini
July 25, 2025
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News, Renewable Energy

Fossil Fuels ‘Running Out of Road’: Guterres Backs a Renewable Future

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has declared that the global energy landscape is at a turning point, with renewable power fast outpacing fossil fuels in both affordability and investment. Guterres recently said the world is “witnessing the sunrise of a clean-energy…

Vivek Saini
July 24, 2025

Climate Change Impact, News

Can Your City Withstand a Flood, Heatwave or Earthquake? World Bank Report Raises Alarm

As cities in India continue to expand rapidly, a World Bank report warns that urban growth is outpacing resilience planning, leaving millions vulnerable to the rising risks of floods, heatwaves, cyclones, and earthquakes. The report, Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities…

Climate Change Impact, News

Rising Heatwaves Threaten to Derail Years of Schooling for Millions of Children, UNESCO Warns

As heatwaves grow longer, stronger, and more frequent due to climate change, their impact on children’s education is becoming increasingly apparent. A report from UNESCO reveals that early-life exposure to extreme heat could result in children losing up to 1.5…

Climate Change Impact, News

Climate Change Threatens River Flow, Putting 850 Million at Risk

By the end of this century, an estimated 850 million people could face reduced access to freshwater due to declines in river runoff across some of the world’s most significant basins. This projection, based on a new study led by…

Climate Goals, News

UK’s Clean Electricity Drive Falling Short of Climate Goals

The United Kingdom is facing a significant shortfall in its efforts to transition to clean electricity, raising serious concerns about the country’s ability to meet its legally binding climate targets. A recent forecast by the National Energy System Operator (Neso)…