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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

Climate Change Impact, News

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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News, Pollution

Heavy Metals in Agricultural Soils Now a Global Threat, Affecting Nearly 17% of the World’s Croplands

A recent study published in Science has found that roughly 242 million hectares of the world’s cropland, about 14-17%, are contaminated with hazardous heavy metals such as cadmium, arsenic, and lead. This widespread soil pollution threatens global food safety, ecosystem…

Vivek Saini
April 24, 2025
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Climate Change Impact, News

Ignored and Underreported: UN Report Highlights Climate Change’s Hidden Toll on Women’s Safety

A comprehensive new study by the United Nations and European Union-backed Spotlight Initiative has uncovered alarming evidence that climate change is accelerating violence against women and girls (VAWG) worldwide. The report, titled “Colliding Crises: How the Climate Crisis Fuels Gender-Based…

Manjori Borkotoky
April 24, 2025

Climate Change, News

Earth Day 2025: Americans Mobilize Against Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks

Earth Day and the run up to it became a catalyst for nationwide protests across the United States, as citizens rallied against President Donald Trump’s environmental policies. The “All Out on Earth Day” movement has united climate activists, labor unions,…

Aayushi Gour
April 22, 2025

Heat Wave, News

Climate Change largely responsible for April 2025 Heatwave in India and Pakistan: Study

A scorching heatwave that engulfed India and Pakistan in mid-April 2025, pushing temperatures to alarming highs, has been largely driven by human-induced climate change, according to a new ClimaMeter study. The extreme weather event, marked by temperatures soaring up to…

Manjori Borkotoky
April 20, 2025

Climate Change, News

Wake-Up Call ahead of Earth Day: Survey says Indians Losing Interest in Climate Crisis

A new Ipsos People and Climate Change Report released ahead of Earth Day 2025 reveals a concerning trend in India: while a majority of Indians remain worried about climate change, fewer now feel compelled to take action. The report, based…

Manjori Borkotoky
April 18, 2025