Climate change is a pressing issue, and our future generation must be aware of the consequences we are facing. In schools, teachers have now started navigating climate change in the classroom. Teachers face many challenges while introducing climate change in the classroom, such as the emotional toll it can take on students and the lack of resources.
A new study published in the Nature Journal suggests that Arctic sea ice could vanish completely during the summer months by the 2030s. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of California, Irvine.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is planning to set up a climate change and health hub in New Delhi. The hub will be a platform for knowledge sharing, partnerships, and innovations in the areas of climate change and health. It will also help developing countries build climate-resilient health systems.
Even Antarctica, one of the coldest and most remote places on Earth, is being affected by climate change. According to new research, the sea ice in Antarctica is at an all-time low, and ice shelves are melting and collapsing at an alarming rate. These changes are having a significant impact on the region's ecosystems, and are also contributing to rising sea levels around the world.
A study by NASA found that the risks of climate change are compounding as the planet warms. The study, which was published in the journal Nature Climate Change, found that the impacts of climate change are not just getting worse, but they are also becoming more interconnected.
Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) is the only smart city in Maharashtra to receive a four-star rating for effective climate action. PCMC received the rating from the Climate Action Tracker (CAT), an independent scientific analysis that tracks countries' progress on climate action. The CAT rating is based on a city's performance in five areas: greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, energy efficiency, adaptation, and finance.
The recent heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have caused serious damage, and the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur, has blamed the rains on climate change and faulty infrastructure.
A study suggests that the Thar Desert in India could turn green by the end of the century due to climate change. The study, which was published in the journal Nature Climate Change, found that the Thar Desert is expected to receive more rainfall as the climate warms, which could lead to the growth of vegetation.
As climate change continues to grip the whole world, Southeast Asia is turning to alternative meats as a way to combat climate change. The region's livestock sector is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, and alternative proteins could help to reduce these emissions.
In a series of rain-triggered tragedies within 24 hours in Himachal Pradesh, flash floods have resulted in the loss of seven lives. A video from the Sambal village in the Mandi district vividly depicts the force of water rushing downhill, and a distressed voice can be heard repeatedly saying "oh God." Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu shared the footage, stressing ongoing rescue, search, and relief efforts in response to the "dreadful situation." The region has experienced over 50 fatalities in the past two days due to unrelenting rainfall.
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