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A Wall For A Migrants’ Wave
According to a prediction by the Institute of Economics and Peace, there will be over 1.2 billion climate refugees by 2050. Discussing the intricate issue of climate migration, we are joined by Todd Miller, an investigative journalist and author with over 15 years of experience specialising in border issues. In this episode of Climate Course […]
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By Danish Alam
25 Sep 2023
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‘Humanity Has Opened The Gates To Hell’ Warns UN General As Climate Coalition Demands Action
During a passionate address at the UN General Assembly, Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a stark warning to political leaders, business figures, activists, and representatives of civil society. He painted a grim picture of the consequences of inaction as extreme weather incidents intensify, describing farmers helplessly witnessing their crops being swept away by floods, the emergence […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
21 Sep 2023
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Butterflies, Do Not Fly Away
Butterflies aren’t just pretty creatures, they play a vital role in our ecosystem and food production. After bees, they are the second most important pollinators in the insect world. Unfortunately, this is changing as the vast urbanisation, deforestation, forest fires, excessive use of pesticides is acting as deterrent to the population of butterflies and moths. […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
20 Sep 2023
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UN Climate Ambition Summit 2023: A Global Call to Action
As the Climate Week unfurled in New York, it serves as a reminder to revisit the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) latest scientific assessment—a resounding alarm for global action. The urgency has never been more palpable. The climate crisis has dealt extensive damage, while global greenhouse gas emissions stubbornly linger at dangerous levels. It […]
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By LMB Staff
19 Sep 2023
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Storm In Libya Kills Thousands, Wipes Out A large Portion Of Coastal City
Libya is the new victim of nature’s fury, where an extremely deadly Mediterranean storm has created havoc and claimed the lives of thousands of people and wiped out almost a quarter of the eastern coastal city of Derna. The Mediterranean storm ‘Daniel’ unleashed a flurry of floods, and broke two dams in four bridges in […]
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By LMB Staff
13 Sep 2023
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G20 Delhi Declaration focuses on Climate and Environment 
The G20 Leaders adopted the Delhi Declaration under India’s Presidency on Sunday. The declaration was hailed by nations as it highlighted the need for sustainable development and the implementation of ‘One Earth, One Family, and One Future,’ which was the theme for G20 2023. What Is The Delhi Declaration? According to the G20 Delhi Declaration, […]
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By LMB Staff
11 Sep 2023
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Series Of Flash Floods Hit Russia, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria
A series of flash floods have struck various countries across the globe. These floods are the result of unprecedented rains, leaving cities submerged in water. From Spain to Russia, USA to Turkey, the flood situation has created havoc across the continents.  Flash Floods in Spain and Russia In Spain, the rain has played spoilsport and […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
06 Sep 2023
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Climate Change Likely to Increase Deaths in Fragile States, Says IMF Report
Ahead of the African Climate Action Summit, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a report on the impact of climate change on fragile and conflict-affected countries. According to the findings in the report, climate change indeed inflicts more lasting macroeconomic costs on fragile countries. Cumulative losses in gross domestic product reach about four per […]
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By LMB Staff
31 Aug 2023
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UN Panel Enables Children To Sue Nations Over Climate Change
The United Nations has granted children the right to hold countries accountable for inaction against climate change. The UN body, on August 29, signed a pivotal treaty to amend the 1989 Convention on the Right of the Child, which addresses environmental issues. The Committee on the Rights of the Child labelled the climate crisis as […]
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By LMB Staff
30 Aug 2023
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Filmmaker Karan Johar Talks About Climate Change
In a conversation at Express Adda in Mumbai, filmmaker Karan Johar opened up about the need for cinema to highlight the significance of climate change. To a question asked by one of the participants Saher Bhamla of The Bhamla Foundation about cinema’s role in creating awareness about issues of environment and climate, the filmmaker was […]
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By LMB Staff
28 Aug 2023
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Emperor Penguins Face Extinction Due To Climate Change
The time’s ticking for the majestic Emperor Penguins, as the Antarctic sea ice continues to disappear due to rise in climate change, says a recent study, published in Communications Earth and Environment. Amid the swift escalation of global temperatures, the depletion of Antarctica’s sea ice to historically low levels jeopardises the survival of a paramount […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
25 Aug 2023
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Climate Change Made Canadian Wildfires Worse, Shows Study
In the summer of 2023, Quebec, Canada witnessed an alarming surge in extreme fires, which were found to be twice as likely and more intense due to human-caused global heating, according to researchers. The World Weather Attribution (WWA), a climate change research initiative, recently released a report highlighting the connection between climate change and the […]
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By LMB Staff
24 Aug 2023
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Climate change, Disaster Risk To Be Added To Tamil Nadu Town Planning Act
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act to be revamped. The new addition will include climate change and disaster risk and economic growth. The act is to be renamed as the Tamil Nadu Regional and Urban Planning and Development Act, of 2023. The proposed act is prepared by Ahmedabad-based CEPT Research & Development Foundation. Over […]
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By LMB Staff
22 Aug 2023
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Germany Grapples With Escalating Floods Amidst Climate Change Crisis
Heavy downpours have flooded various parts of Germany. The storm has caused havoc with streets being waterlogged, trees uprooted. This has also led to cancellations of flights at Frankfurt airport, bringing the busiest airport in Europe to a standstill. The storm swept over southwest Germany late Wednesday, dumping huge quantities of water and reportedly unleashing […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
18 Aug 2023
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India Is Leading In The Climate Change Battle; PM Highlights Key Initiatives In The I-Day Speech
While addressing the nation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the ramparts of Red Fort, highlighted the role India is playing in the fight against climate change. As India celebrated its 77th Independence Day on August 15, 2023, the role of the country in fighting climate change too was talked about. “We have put forth […]
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By LMB Staff
16 Aug 2023
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The Need For Global Dialogue On Equitable Climate, Health, And Open Access To Data
Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation (DRIIV), an S&T (Science and Technology) cluster of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, organised a conference on the ‘Role of Open Access in Equitable Climate and Health Action: Prevention, Response, and Financing’ on August 9. The conference served as a vital platform for […]
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By LMB Staff
10 Aug 2023
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El Nino Pose Threat To Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
Climate change has put Australia’s Great Barrier Reef under threat, with ocean temperature rising, resulting in the bleaching of coral reefs in the past couple of years. According to the The Australian Institute of Marine Science, “although the reef’s condition had stabilised during a “relatively mild” summer in 2023, it remained in a precarious position.” […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
09 Aug 2023
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Paving the Way for Climate Action by Empowering Women and Adolescents
Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) is the world’s largest alliance for women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health and well-being. Established in 2005 and hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO), PMNCH provides a prominent platform for its adolescent and youth constituency to amplify the voices of the 1.8 billion adolescents and young people […]
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By Smitha Verma
07 Aug 2023
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The Impact of Climate Change On the Indian Subcontinent
Climate change is having a significant impact on the Indian subcontinent and the evidence of it was presented by the Government of India’s Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) department during the ongoing Monsoon Session. Union Minister of Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju released ‘Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region’ report, in the Lok Sabha […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
03 Aug 2023
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Study Reveals Our Oceans Are Turning Green Due To Climate Change 
Published in the Nature journal, NASA satellite data paints a concerning image of the world’s oceans turning green. Studying the readings, gathered by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard the ‘Aqua’ satellite, of 20 years, it has been found that over 56 per cent of the oceans have turned green in between 2002 to […]
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By Danish Alam
02 Aug 2023
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What Are The Causes Of Cloudbursts In The Himalayas
Over the years, India has experienced numerous devastating cloudbursts. One of the most devastating incidents took place in 2013 in Uttarakhand, a northern state of India with a significant portion of its territory located in the Himalayan mountain range. This catastrophic cloudburst triggered flash floods and landslides, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives, […]
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By Danish Alam
27 Jul 2023
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Climate Change Is Making Heatwaves Last Longer
Heatwaves have gripped various parts of the world. These extreme heat periods are lasting more than they did a couple of years ago. In France, high temperatures have led to severe drought and it is affecting the farming industry. Some parts of Japan recorded a temperature of 38 degree celsius this month.  The heatwaves in […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
20 Jul 2023
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Digging Into The ‘Kingdom’ Of Fungi
In this episode of Conservation Conversation, we explore the vast kingdom of fungi. Fungi and climate change are related in many ways. Some fungi will adapt to an interchanging world and will continue to the flows and fluxes of life thriving. While some others in symbiosis with plants capture and store carbon from the atmosphere. […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
17 Jul 2023
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Underground Climate Change Is Affecting Our Cities’ Foundation, Reveals Study
New research has added to the long list of changes that are happening around our climate. The Northwestern University in Illinois, US has unearthed a unique phenomenon called underground climate change and has linked it to the shifting that is taking place underneath our cities.  According to the study, the ground beneath urban areas is […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
12 Jul 2023
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Flash Floods Create Havoc in Several Countries including India, UK, US
Heavy rainfall and flash floods have hit several countries in the past few weeks leading to massive destruction and deaths. Destructive flooding in various countries such as India, Japan, China, UK, Turkey, and the United States have hit the headlines. Flash floods have led to the destruction of roads, houses, buildings and have claimed dozens […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
11 Jul 2023
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What Is International Day Of The Tropics
Every year on June 29, we celebrate the ‘International Day Of The Tropics’. This day helps us to shed some light on the importance of tropical regions and countries. It was first observed in the year 2014, as the culmination of a collaboration between twelve leading tropical research institutions.  The International Day of the Tropics […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
29 Jun 2023
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Highlights From The Paris Climate Finance Summit
At the Paris Climate Finance Summit, world leaders came together to highlight the need to boost crisis financing for poor countries, reform post-war financial systems and free up funds to tackle climate change. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed to intensify its support for the Global South and to join innovative mechanisms to accelerate […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
27 Jun 2023
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Explainer: Impact of Climate Change On Monsoon In India
There was a time when, as soon as we neared the month of June, the entire country used to be drenched in monsoon showers. And it officially marked the arrival of the monsoon season after a long spell of summer. But, now this no longer stands true. The impact of climate change on monsoon has […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
22 Jun 2023
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Learn how to tackle the climate crisis 
Climate Course Correction explores the latest developments and solutions in the fight against climate change. In each episode, experts from various fields share their insights on the most pressing environmental issues and discuss innovative approaches to address them. “A lot of early stories on climate change always talked about the polar bear and the melting […]
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By Danish Alam
19 Jun 2023
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The global 1.5 degree-threshold breached, climate crisis worsens
The 1.5 degree-threshold has now been breached for the first time during the summer months. As reported by the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecast (ECMWF), the first eleven days of June, recording the hottest for this month, saw the planet exceed the pre-industrial global mean temperatures of the summer months, by more than […]
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By Danish Alam
16 Jun 2023