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Climate Finance, News

Oxfam Report Sparks Concern: Reveals Up to $41 Billion in Untracked World Bank Climate Finance

Ahead of the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., Oxfam has raised serious concerns about significant gaps in the World Bank’s accountability in climate finance. According to the report, an estimated $24 billion to $41 billion—close to…

Aayushi Gour
October 29, 2024

Air Pollution, News

New Report Shifts Focus in Stubble Burning: Madhya Pradesh Emerges as Major Contributor

As Delhi’s air quality deteriorates, the neighbouring states Punjab and Haryana take most of the blame year after year due to stubble burning. However, a recent study reveals that stubble burning occurs more extensively in Madhya Pradesh than in these…

Manjori Borkotoky
October 29, 2024

Natural Disasters, News

Cyclone Dana Hits Odisha with 110 km/h Winds: Zero Casualty Mission Achieved After Massive Evacuations

Cyclone Dana, named by Qatar, made landfall over north coastal Odisha, centered around 15 km north of Dhamara and 30 km from Habalikhati Nature Camp in Bhitarkanika. Moving north-northwest at 12 km/h, the storm struck, Dhamra and Bhadrak experienced turbulent…

Aayushi Gour
October 25, 2024

Climate Change, News

Fighting Climate Change: Tamil Nadu’s ‘Climate Warriors’ Mobilize for Green Awareness

In a significant step towards addressing climate change and promoting environmental consciousness, the Tamil Nadu government has launched the ‘Climate Warriors’ initiative, aimed at creating awareness on climate issues while empowering women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs). As part of this…

Aayushi Gour
October 23, 2024

Climate Change Impact, News

Attribution Study shows that Climate Change increased Global Burned Area almost by 16%

A new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change has found that climate change increased global burned area almost by 16%. The study highlights that the decline in global burned area caused by land-use changes throughout the 20th century…

Manjori Borkotoky
October 22, 2024

Climate Change Impact, News

Rapid Urbanisation and Climate Change Drove Severe Floods in Nepal

From September 26-28, 2024, Nepal was hit by extreme rainfall, leading to devastating flash floods and landslides, particularly affecting the capital, Kathmandu, and nearby regions. The floods, driven by overflowing rivers including the Bagmati, Sapakoshi, and Narayani, claimed 244 lives…

Manjori Borkotoky
October 18, 2024

Climate Goals, News

COP16: Over 85% of Countries Miss UN Deadline for Biodiversity Pledges

As the COP16 biodiversity summit in Cali, Colombia, approaches, more than 85% of countries have missed the United Nations’ deadline to submit new national biodiversity pledges, known as National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs), according to a joint investigation…

Manjori Borkotoky
October 17, 2024

Natural Disasters, News

Hurricane Milton’s Path of Chaos: Tornadoes, Floods, and Millions Without Power

Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm, which left Florida grappling with catastrophic damage. Millions of residents are without power, and several cities are dealing with severe flooding as the storm continues to affect the state’s infrastructure. Despite…

Vivek Saini
October 10, 2024
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News, Water Management

Water Scarcity on the Rise: Rivers Drying at Record Rates

Rivers worldwide are drying up at the fastest rate in 30 years, posing a critical threat to ecosystems, agriculture, and human populations. In 2023, unprecedented heatwaves, prolonged droughts, and erratic rainfall patterns resulted in the most severe year of water…

Vivek Saini
October 8, 2024
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Indian Monsoon, News

Indian Monsoon 2024 breaks 5-Year Record for Very-Heavy and Extremely-Heavy Rainfall Events

India witnessed a significant increase in the number of very-heavy and extremely-heavy rainfall events, the highest in the last five years, during the 2024 monsoon season. In a clear indication of a sharp increase in extreme rain-related events in India,…

Manjori Borkotoky
October 7, 2024