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.
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.
Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed destructive floods and landslides in India's Himalayan region, resulting in a death toll of at least 41 people and leaving numerous others stranded. The states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have been particularly hard hit by days of relentless downpours, causing vehicles to be swept away, buildings to collapse, and bridges to be destroyed. The casualties are reported as 33 in Himachal Pradesh and 8 in Uttarakhand.
Around 50% of individuals who regularly engaged in discussions about climate and environmental issues on Twitter left the platform following its acquisition by Elon Musk and subsequent reduction in content moderation, according to recent analysis conducted by researchers. The study revealed that Twitter, now renamed "X," had previously been a significant platform for environmental dialogue, and this decline has raised concerns. Researchers termed this exodus of environmental users from Twitter as an "existential threat" to a crucial channel for educating people interested in climate action.
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