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Tag Global Warming

Feature, Heat Wave

After warmest February in 122 years, sweltering summer to arrive early for India in 2023

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) declared that India has just experienced its warmest February in 122 years. The country’s temperature was on average 0.28 degrees Celsius higher than typical, with some places seeing readings as high as 2-4 degrees Celsius.…

Feature, Climate Change Impact

9 Indian States among top 50 facing high climate risks worldwide: XDI Report

By Aayushi Sharma with inputs from Dr Partha Jyoti Das A “world-first” index published recently evaluates the high climate risk posed by catastrophic weather events to different locations across the world because of vulnerable physical infrastructure. It has identified 9…

CFC India
February 27, 2023

Feature, Sea Level Rise

India among nations facing highest threat from sea-level rise: WMO

By Suja Mary James Rising seas pose “unthinkable” risks to billions around the world, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said while addressing what was the Security Council’s first-ever debate about the global implications of sea level rise. The latest report…

CFC India
February 23, 2023

Fact Check, Climate Change

Post claims Climate Change not responsible for extreme weather events in New Zealand

By Aayushi Sharma CLAIM Climate change is a political game. Calling weather events climate change is part of the scam. FACT Misleading. Extreme weather events are witnessed due to climate change. Claim Post: WHAT THE POST CLAIMS A Twitter…

CFC India
February 23, 2023
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Feature, Climate Change Impact

Why New Zealand’s Climate Minister James Shaw blasted the parliament for Cyclone Gabrielle

New Zealand’s Northland and Auckland have seen unusual weather this summer. While Auckland faced flash floods after heavy downpours last month- making it the wettest January for the city on record, North Island is seeing extreme devastation being left in…

Manjori Borkotoky
February 16, 2023
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Explainer, Budget

Explained | What does ‘Green Growth’, termed as one of the ‘Saptarishis’ of India’s Union Budget 2023, consist of?

In a welcome move, sectors like green energy, green mobility, green buildings, green farming, and green credits featured prominently in India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2023-24 on 1st February. Sitharaman stated that this budget focuses on ‘green growth’…

CFC India
February 6, 2023
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Explainer, El Nino

Explained | What is El Nino that could emerge in 2023 leading to severe drought in India

By Manjori Borkotoky and Dr. Partha Jyoti Das The phrase ‘El Nino’ means Little Boy or Christ Child in Spanish. According to NOAA, the name came into being when South American fishermen first noticed unusual warm water periods in the…

Explainer, Carbon Offsetting

Explained | What are Carbon Offsets and why most Rainforest Carbon Offsets are being termed ‘Worthless’

A recent report after a nine-month investigation states: “The forest carbon offsets approved by the world’s leading provider and used by corporations like Disney, Shell, and Gucci are largely worthless and could make global heating worse.” Verra, the world’s leading…

CFC India
January 28, 2023
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Climate Change Impact, Explainer

Is increasing termite activity a consequence of Climate Change?

By Aayushi Sharma A recent study has found that warmer conditions increase termites’ activity to decompose wood at a much higher rate. It is observed that for each 10 degrees Celsius increase in temperature, the termite’s decomposition activity goes up…

CFC India
January 18, 2023
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Climate Change, Biodiversity, Fact Check

Can Indoor Plants Promote Global Warming?

Plants are vital for life and our long-term survival. However, despite the main use of plants for the environment and human beings, which Is photosynthesis, there are few secondary uses. Using plants for decorative purposes is one of them. Plants…

CFC Sri Lanka
January 17, 2023
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