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Climate Change, Natural Disasters, Sri Lanka

Natural Disasters of Sri Lanka in the last several decades and the contributions of climate change

We all know that the location of Sri Lanka is one of geographical, commercial, economic, and aesthetic importance. At the same time, Sri Lanka’s location is prone to various natural disasters. The world’s small island countries are vulnerable to natural…

CFC Sri Lanka
March 2, 2023

Climate Change, Health, Sri Lanka

Changes in Leptospirosis disease prevalence in response to climate change – A Research Study

Background of the Research Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects both humans and animals. Bacteria of the genus Leptospira cause it. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease found worldwide, especially in tropical and sub-tropical countries. Many animals carry the organism…

Silila Sandawala
February 26, 2023

Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Sri Lanka

Adani brings Green wind power to Sri Lanka

On Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment approved two wind power plants by India’s Adani Green Energy Ltd (ADNA.NS) with a total investment of $442 million. The plan is to construct two wind power plants of 350 MW scheduled to…

CFC Sri Lanka
February 24, 2023

Climate Change, People, Policies

A green-political initiative that sprung up from the “Aragalaya.”

On April 9, Sri Lankans, irrespective of race, religion, or social class, gathered at the Presidential Secretariat in Galle Face Green, swelling and transforming into the most significant unified protest movement in Sri Lanka, now known as the Aragalaya—the Struggle…

Kithmee Mediwake
February 21, 2023
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Climate Change, Biodiversity, Policies

Culling Animals in Sri Lanka may not be the Answer

Recently the Agriculture Minister of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Amaraweera, granted farmers permission to kill monkeys, peacocks, grizzled giant squirrels, porcupines, wild boars, and toque macaques as they destroyed crops. In addition, the Minister of Industries, S B Dissanayake, also suggested…

Kithmee Mediwake
February 20, 2023
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Sri Lanka, Natural Disasters

DID PILOT WHALES GET STRANDED AT KALPITIYA BEACH AS A RESULT OF THE RECENT EARTHQUAKES?

Unfortunately, thousands of Turkish people lost their lives due to the recent earthquake in Turkey. Within a period of a few days, there were several small-scale earthquakes affecting the areas like Buttala and Wellawaya in Uva province, Sri Lanka. Though…

CFC Sri Lanka
February 17, 2023
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Climate Change, Education

Climate Fact Checks at the International Conference on Climate Change

The Climate Fact Checks team had 5 abstracts published at the 7th International Conference on Climate Change held at the Taj Samudra hotel on the 9th and 10th of February, organized by the International Institute of Knowledge Management, Sri Lanka.…

Kithmee Mediwake
February 13, 2023
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Climate Change, Biodiversity

Is Climate Change the leading cause of species extinction in SL?

Rising temperatures caused by global warming have created a wide range of environmental problems, affecting not only humans but also the biodiversity spread across different ecosystems. We are going through the sixth mass extinction, the only extinction in history caused…

CFC Sri Lanka
February 6, 2023
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Climate Change, People

Political campaigns, other celebrations, and Climate Change – Sri Lankan context

Local elections in Sri Lanka are coming up and are scheduled to be held on 9th March 2023. Sri Lankans will be eligible to elect members to 340 local government authorities. Elections usually draw a picture of posters, cutouts, polythene…

CFC Sri Lanka
February 4, 2023
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Climate Change, Sri Lanka, Wetlands

Importance of Being Climate Conscious on World Wetland Day!

Today, the 2nd of February, is World Wetland Day, where people celebrate the ecosystems that benefit people, animals, and the environment. This year’s theme is “It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration,” highlighting the urgent need to prioritize wetland restoration. This Article…

Kithmee Mediwake
February 2, 2023
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