On November 17, the Earth's average surface temperature surpassed the pre-industrial normal by two degrees Celsius for the first time, highlighting the rapid growth of greenhouse gasses.
Climate change has turned farmers' once-predictable apple harvesting seasons into nightmares, with unexpected weather patterns harming harvests. The consequences go beyond Kashmir, as illustrated by a Punjab administrative block losing over Rs 700 crore owing to frost and a premature heatwave that destroyed wheat and citrus crops.
Rising temperatures have resulted in a 30% decrease in apple production, as well as extreme weather events producing economic losses, as a result of climate change. Vulnerable groups, particularly women and children, suffer the brunt of changing climate conditions, which have a negative impact on livelihoods and exacerbate economic inequities.
The goal of COP28 was to evaluate global actions since the Paris Agreement, which recognized the need for a 43% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 to limit global warming. However, financial promises have fallen short, and the globe is still on the wrong road to reach these critical targets.
As the globe accelerates toward a two-degree Celsius global warming scenario, India is experiencing increased extreme weather events such as floods, cyclones, and heatwaves. To disaster-proof communities, immediate action is essential, and health data is critical for developing effective early warning systems. Despite the warnings, there is a lack of global political will to tackle climate change, leaving vulnerable communities to deal with the increasingly unexpected effects of a warming world.
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