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Climate Change Impact, News

Albania’s Coastline at Risk: Climate Change and Tourism Take Their Toll

Albania’s picturesque coastline, stretching along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, has become a magnet for tourists in recent years. However, this surge in tourism, coupled with the escalating impacts of climate change, poses significant threats to the country’s coastal regions.…

Aayushi Gour
May 6, 2025

Climate Change, News

Australian Resource Giants Linked to $900 Billion in Climate Damages, Study Finds

A study published in Nature has revealed that five major Australian fossil fuel companies, BHP, Rio Tinto, Santos, Whitehaven Coal, and Woodside Energy, have collectively caused over A$900 billion (US$600 billion) in climate-related damages between 1991 and 2020. The damages…

Air Pollution, News

Ozone Pollution Hits Record High in Delhi: A Silent Health Crisis Emerges

As summer temperatures rise across northern India, concerns over seasonal air pollutants emerge again, particularly ground-level ozone, a gas known to intensify during hot weather. Recent analyses by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Centre for Science and…

Climate Change, News

Indian Banks Unprepared for Climate Risks, Says Report

As the global financial sector braces itself for the mounting risks posed by climate change, a new report titled “Unprepared” by Climate Risk Horizons (CRH) reveals a concerning reality: Indian banks are significantly behind in recognizing and managing climate-related financial…

Aayushi Gour
May 1, 2025

Climate Change, News

Metals Company Seeks U.S. Approval for Deep-Sea Mining as Trump Administration Accelerates Deregulation

The Vancouver-based deep-sea mining firm, the Metals Company, has become the first to seek formal U.S. approval to mine the international seabed. The company submitted a permit application to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to begin commercial mineral…

Climate Change, News

Trump Administration Dismisses Climate Assessment Authors, Casting Doubt on Future of U.S. Climate Policy

In a significant move that has raised concerns among scientists and policymakers, the Trump administration has dismissed nearly 400 contributors to the upcoming Sixth National Climate Assessment (NCA6). This decision, communicated via an internal email, has put the future of…

Aayushi Gour
April 30, 2025
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Climate Change Impact, News

Lakes Are Heating the Atmosphere Faster Under Global Warming, Study Finds

Lakes, particularly in northern regions, are amplifying local and regional warming by releasing more heat into the atmosphere, driven largely by the loss of ice cover, reveals new research. Lakes, often considered passive recipients of climate change, are now being…

Manjori Borkotoky
April 27, 2025

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Education at Risk: The Growing Impact of Climate Change on India’s Young Learners

As the temperatures rise across India, the onset of April has seen a flurry of urgent measures to protect school children. States like Odisha, Maharashtra, and Gujarat have shifted school timings to the early mornings, while Chhattisgarh and West Bengal…

Aayushi Gour
April 27, 2025
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Climate Change, News

Global Climate Solutions Fail to Include Indigenous Voices: UN Report

As the world races to tackle climate change, Indigenous Peoples who have long protected the planet’s ecosystems are being left behind, according to a new United Nations report. Released this week, The State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples highlights a…

Vivek Saini
April 27, 2025
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Air Pollution, News

Air Pollution Crisis: 156 Million Americans Breathing Toxic Air

A recent report from the American Lung Association (ALA) reveals a troubling surge in air pollution across the United States, with nearly 156 million people, almost half the population, now living in areas with unhealthy levels of soot (PM2.5) and…

Vivek Saini
April 25, 2025
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