Did you know that the Gulf Stream, a swift ocean current flowing from the Gulf of Mexico to the North Atlantic, is not just a current but a key player in regulating our climate?
In the Arctic, polar bears, one of the most iconic species on the planet, are facing a daunting challenge. The Arctic is warming about twice as fast as other places, causing the ice that polar bears depend on to melt away quickly. Over the past 20 years, the ice in winter has gone down by a third, and it's happening faster. Even Greenland, covered in ice for thousands of years, is losing ice at a rate we've never seen before, and it could be even worse if we don't do something about it.
In the verdant landscapes of Manipur, India, where nature's symphony is often punctuated by the melancholy of felled trees, a young child's voice resonates with the promise of regeneration and hope. This is the story of Valentina Elangbam, a tender soul whose impassioned plea for the environment catapulted her from a local guardian to a state-recognized Green Ambassador.
In a world where plastic pollution poses a grave threat to our environment, one young hero stands out, determined to make a difference. Meet Aditya Mukarji, a 20-year-old from Gurgaon, India, whose passion for protecting our planet has led him on an incredible journey of activism against plastic waste.
In a landmark initiative aimed at empowering women and revolutionizing agriculture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the 'Namo Drone Didi' program. The announcement came during his interaction with beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, underlining the government's commitment to ensuring the timely delivery of benefits from flagship schemes across the nation last November.
The Flint water crisis, a tragic consequence of cost-cutting measures and neglect, unfolded against a backdrop of environmental degradation and economic decline in the city of Flint, Michigan. The Flint River, which was used as a trash dump for industries for over 100 years, made things worse for the city. When the city started using water from this dirty river without cleaning it properly, it led to a lot of people getting poisoned by lead. In fact, nearly 17% of the water tested had lead levels higher than what the government says is safe.
Have you ever wondered if something as ordinary as plastic could be the key to sustainable living? In the city of Aurangabad, two young women have transformed this everyday item into a house. But let's take a step back - did you know that globally, over 8 million tons of plastic find their way into our oceans every year, polluting our marine life and ecosystems? In India alone, we produce a whopping 3.5 million tonnes of plastic each year. And with the COVID-19 pandemic, things got even worse with an increased usage of plastic in our everyday purchases.
In Uganda, the impacts of climate change are being felt across the nation, posing significant threats to both the environment and the livelihoods of its people. From increasing droughts and floods to altering rainfall patterns and seasons, the consequences of climate change are far-reaching and profound.
The Climate Reality Project's Campus Corps is a groundbreaking initiative that harnesses the passion and energy of young people to drive climate action on college campuses around the world. Founded by former Vice President & former Congressman Al Gore in 2006, The Climate Reality Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing global solutions to the climate crisis. With the Campus Corps program, the organization aims to empower students to become leaders in the fight against climate change, amplifying their voices and advocating for sustainable solutions on campus and beyond.
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Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.