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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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Kat Zhou is an award-winning nature photographer based in San Francisco, California. Awarded the Ocean Art 2022 award for her photograph of a Caribbean Reef Octopus with its eggs Zhou’s passion for underwater photography has led to creation of textures and patterns, perfectly complementing her bold photography style. She has also won the 2023 Underwater Photographer […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
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During the 18th G20 Summit convened in New Delhi from September 9 to 10, 2023, world leaders reached a significant consensus known as the ‘G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration’. The summit’s central theme revolved around critical climate concerns, and on the inaugural day, Saturday, September 9, a pivotal agreement named the ‘Green Development Pact for […]
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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
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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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A study revealed on Tuesday that air pollution poses a greater health risk to the average individual on planet Earth compared to smoking or alcohol. This threat is escalating, particularly in Asia, which remains the global epicentre of this issue. The average Indian resident is set to lose five years of life expectancy if the […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
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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
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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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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
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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