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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

Climate Change Impact, News

Climate Change: Satellite Data Reveals Tenfold Increase in Antarctic Plant Cover

A recent study published in the journal Nature Geoscience has found that Antarctica is ‘greening’ at a rapid pace in response to an increasingly warming world. While we know a lot about how the ice is changing, not much is…

Manjori Borkotoky
October 5, 2024

Air Pollution, News

From Garbage to Potholes: How Everyday Fixes Can Slash Delhi’s Air Pollution

Efforts to combat air pollution in megacities like Delhi often centre on industrial regulations, stringent vehicle emission norms, or grand environmental policies. However, a groundbreaking study conducted by IIT Delhi has highlighted an often-overlooked aspect of urban life that contributes…

Vivek Saini
October 4, 2024

Climate Change Impact, News

Border Changes in the Alps: Melting Glaciers Reshape Switzerland-Italy Divide

In a remarkable event that underscores the far-reaching impacts of climate change, Switzerland and Italy had to recently redraw part of their shared border in the Alps due to the melting of glaciers. Unlike typical border adjustments that often result…

Aayushi Sharma
October 4, 2024

Climate Change, News

How a 3775-year-old buried wood can help fight climate change

A new study published in the journal Science suggests that old logs buried in low-permeability clay soil can retain almost all their carbon dioxide over millennia. Researchers, led by University of Maryland’s Ning Zeng, analyzed a 3,775-year-old log, finding it…

Manjori Borkotoky
October 1, 2024

Natural Disasters, News

Record Rainfall Kills 170 in Nepal: Haphazard Development Increases Climate Risks, Experts Warn

At least 170 people have died and 42 still missing in widespread floods and landslides in Nepal after multiple districts received record-breaking rain in the 24 hours to Saturday morning. Kathmandu recorded the most intense rainfall in more than half…

Manjori Borkotoky
September 30, 2024
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