Cape Cod’s salt marshes are not only visually stunning but also incredibly important, serving as one of the most productive ecosystems on the planet. These wetlands are vital in cycling nitrogen, sequestering carbon, protecting coastal development from storm surges, and providing habitats and nurseries for countless fish, shellfish, and shorebirds. According to a study published … Read more
In a report published by the journal Lancet Countdown, the consequences of high temperatures in South America were analyzed for the first time. One of the findings was the 35% increase in dengue during 2012-2021, compared to 1951-1960. 35% increase in dengue The document mentioned that “the temperate countries of the Southern Cone are very vulnerable to the … Read more
The Center for Policy Research (CPR) has released a report titled “How is India adapting to heatwaves?”, which highlights India’s lack of preparedness for extreme heat events. The Heat Action Plan (HAP) is the primary policy response to severe heatwaves in India, aiming to mitigate the resulting economic losses through various early onset, disaster response, … Read more
As per a recent study, the livelihoods of millions of people living in the river deltas, which are among the world’s most productive lands, are in peril. These areas, where large rivers merge with the sea and deposit their natural sediments, are typically only a few meters above sea level. A recent study published in … Read more
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed a significant worry regarding the Himalayan rivers, particularly the Indus, the Ganges, and the Brahmaputra, which are essential for India. He cautioned that the flow of these water bodies could decrease in the coming years due to the retreat of glaciers and ice sheets caused by global warming. … Read more
The recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said that rising sea levels are now considered unavoidable due to the extent of emissions already released into the atmosphere. The report states that global sea levels could rise by up to 2 meters by the end of this century, causing devastating consequences for … Read more
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its most significant scientific report in the last nine years. The document, endorsed by representatives of 195 countries, recognizes that the window of opportunity to prevent the average temperature of the planet from rising above 1.5 degrees Celsius is rapidly closing. Challenges and progress … Read more
Tropical Cyclone Freddy formed in the Indian Ocean a month ago, initially hitting southern Africa in late February. In southern Africa, it left 463 dead, 360 of them in Malawi; in Mozambique, 86; and 7 on the island of Madagascar. In Malawi, in the south of this country, the equivalent of six months of rain fell in a … Read more
California is currently experiencing another series of atmospheric rivers, causing widespread flooding and prompting evacuation orders for millions of people. The upcoming twelfth river is expected to bring even more precipitation during the week of March 19. Most of Northern California and the entire coast may get 2-6 inches of rain next week. State Climatologist … Read more
The unprecedented floods, droughts, and water-related crises that have occurred in recent years are not unexpected, but rather the result of decades of mismanagement of water by humans, according to the Global Commission on the Economics of Water report. The report states that a sustainable and equitable future for water can be achieved, but it … Read more
