The first ‘smog tower’ has been installed in the capital, New Delhi. The 82 feet high tower will pump 1,000 cubic meters of air per second through it and reduce the amount of harmful particulate matter by half.
The COVID19 pandemic has unleashed cracks in the waste disposal and management system of various countries. Especially in poor countries where its disposal was not proper, many countries were not very equipped to handle the sudden surge in plastic waste
Telangana became the country's first state to implement the Cool Roof Policy on Monday. The 'Telangana Cool Roof Policy 2023-2028' aims to reduce the effect of heat islands and heat stress. By 2030, cool roofing will cover 200 square kilometers in Hyderabad and 100 square kilometers in the remainder of the state.
German firm MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has developed one of the world's largest heat pump units capable of heating an Olympic-sized swimming pool from 20°C to boiling point in less than four hours. Heat pumps work by compressing warmed refrigerants to raise their temperature, allowing the heat to be utilized for residential or industrial purposes. While domestic heat pumps are common, MAN ES's commercial-grade heat pump has a total heating capacity of 48 megawatts (MW), making it capable of heating thousands of homes simultaneously.
Europe is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures projected to soar to record-breaking levels. The blistering heat, driven by a high-pressure system named Cerberus, has spread across several countries, including Italy, France, Spain, Poland, and Greece. This article examines the relationship between the ongoing heatwave and climate change, highlighting the dangers of extreme heat and the urgent need for global action.
Droughts, heat waves, and wildfires have become more regular in southern Europe, putting a strain on olive oil output. For two years in a row, these extreme weather events have resulted in a substantial reduction in global olive harvests.
Rising temperatures caused by climate change put at risk the heart health of Americans, particularly the elderly and adults. According to a recent study published in the journal Circulation, the combination of temperature and humidity, known as the heat index, topped 90 degrees on average for 54 days per summer in the United States between 2008 and 2019. This sweltering weather caused an estimated 1,700 extra cardiovascular deaths per year.
A recent United Nations report highlighted the obvious lack of finances available for climate adaptation, despite the rising problems faced by climate change around the world.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning that the global increase in dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease, is being ascribed to climate change, socioeconomic factors, and greater global travel.
The United Nations (UN) agencies have issued an urgent Call to Action, pointing out the critical need to address the grave health risks faced by pregnant women, newborns, and children in the aftermath of climate disasters.
The World Health Organization had released an Operational Framework aimed at protecting health systems against climate-related shocks while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Mother Nature's mood swings are making us sick, literally. Climate change is fueling a rise in diarrhoeal diseases, and it's not just a coincidence. The erratic weather we're experiencing, with its wild swings between floods and droughts, is playing havoc with our water sources. Floods contaminate them with nasty pathogens like bacteria and viruses, while droughts shrink them, making them more susceptible to pollution.
A new study raises alarming concerns about the impact of climate change on children's health, particularly the risk of premature birth. Researchers found a staggering 60% increase in the average risk of preterm birth associated with exposure to extreme temperatures.
Mental health professionals are sounding the alarm about a concerning trend: a surge in anxiety directly linked to climate change. The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, coupled with the looming threat of environmental collapse, are taking a toll on people's emotional well-being.
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has announced a significant commitment to tackling climate change and its impact on healthcare.
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