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Tag Climate Change

Feature, Climate Change Adaptation

Developing countries face 10-fold shortage in Adaptation Funds, UN Report urges action

By Aayushi Sharma The year 2023 has seen several temperature record breaks and extreme weather events, including heat waves, storms, floods, and droughts that caused havoc. The 2023 UNEP Adaptation Gap Report released recently raises concerns about the lack of…

CFC India
November 20, 2023

Feature, Human-Animal conflict

How human-bear conflicts in Japan are linked with ecological impacts of climate change

By Vivek Saini In the “land of the rising sun,” a troubling increase in bear attacks is being increasingly witnessed. Previously isolated to interactions with forest foragers and hikers, these alarming incidents have now encroached upon urban areas, particularly in…

CFC India
November 18, 2023

Explainer, Air Pollution

India’s apex court moots for ‘Green Diwali’ to minimise air, noise pollution

By Vivek Saini In a pivotal clarification on November 7, the Supreme Court of India resolutely reiterated its stance on the nationwide firecracker ban, extending beyond the National Capital Region (NCR). This judicial pronouncement is a crucial directive against using…

CFC India
November 12, 2023

Climate Change, Fact Check

The Floral Resurrection of Antarctica: Revealing the Effects of Climate Change on the Continent’s Ecosystem

Global climate change undoubtedly affects the entire world, and no ecosystem is immune to its effects. Polar ecosystems are particularly vulnerable, and there is a lot of misleading information being spread about the impact of climate change on these ecosystems.…

CFC Sri Lanka
November 10, 2023

Sustainability, Climate Change, Sri Lanka

Town Planning and Its Effect on Climate Change and Sri Lanka

World Town Planning Day, also known as World Urbanism Day, is an annual event celebrated on November 8th to recognize and promote the importance of urban and regional planning in creating sustainable, livable communities. This day provides an opportunity to…

CFC Sri Lanka
November 9, 2023

Feature, Climate Change Impact

Climate Change-linked bacteria suspected in Zimbabwe’s elephant deaths: Study

Following a meticulous investigation spanning almost three years, a group of scientists have successfully unravelled the mystery behind a mass die-off of elephants in Zimbabwe. These puzzling events occurred between August and September 2020 when 35 elephant carcasses were discovered…

Manjori Borkotoky
November 8, 2023

Climate Activism, Feature

“Yo Go” Youth in Climate Action, Powered by Climate Fact Checks

The youth climate movement is playing a crucial role around the globe but it is a new context for Sri Lanka. Climate Fact Checks organization led the youth to take action, especially on tackling climate misinformation. The last 28th volunteer…

Silila Sandawala
November 8, 2023

Fact Check, Climate Goals, Food

No, ‘C40 Cities’ are not banning meat or dairy consumption to fight climate change

By Aayushi Sharma Claim: ‘C40 Cities’ have set a target to ban meat or dairy consumption and use of private vehicles by 2030. Fact: Theoretical ideas of a scientific report about possible ways to fight climate change have been falsely…

CFC India
November 8, 2023

Feature, Air Pollution

India’s struggle to breathe: A closer look at Air Pollution, Climate Goals, and Health

By Vivek Saini In India’s quest for sustainable development and climate responsibility, the critical connection between air quality, climate change, and public health is important to note. At a time when air quality in North India has again deteriorated to…

CFC India
November 4, 2023

Feature, Carbon Budget

World’s carbon budget is shrinking, might run out in six years for 1.5 C

A new estimate by a team of climate experts reveals that the global “carbon budget” – the permissible volume of greenhouse gas emissions that won’t raise global temperatures beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius – has diminished by one-third. Given the current…

Manjori Borkotoky
November 1, 2023