The impact of climate change on Antarctica has become increasingly apparent, particularly during the new year when birds such as the polar skua, Antarctic petrel, and snow petrel usually nest and lay eggs. However, between December 2021 and January 2022, researchers did not find any skua nests in Svarthamaren, a region where the birds typically … Read more
Welcome to the top climate change and environment news stories of the week. In this article, we’ll highlight some of the most significant environmental news stories that have emerged in the past week, covering topics ranging from climate change, renewable energy, biodiversity, and environmental policy. Stay informed on the latest developments and trends in the … Read more
Climate change is making allergy season worse. Rising temperatures and a longer freeze-free period mean that plants and trees produce more pollen, and for longer periods. This extended pollen season exposes people to allergens for a more extended time, increasing their chances of developing allergic reactions. In addition to the increased pollen production, climate change … Read more
A recent study shows climate change has caused pre-monsoon weather activities to begin early in certain parts of India, including north Karnataka. This has led to moderate to widespread rainfall from March 13 to 18, which is expected to cause crop damage. Already, the unseasonal rain and thundershowers that occurred between March 6 and 8 … Read more
Over the past few days, a series of forest fires have broken out in Goa. The fires have been fueled by a long dry spell and high summer temperatures with low humidity, which have created a conducive environment for fire. The fires have primarily occurred in deciduous areas and have been surface fires, burning loose … Read more
A recent study conducted by researchers at the School of International Development at the University of East Anglia challenges the common assumption that most migration is due to international factors such as climate change. The research reveals that the majority of people move short distances within their own country in response to economic, social and … Read more
Environmentalism is an important movement that seeks to preserve and protect the planet for future generations. While many men have played prominent roles in the environmental movement, there have also been many women who have made significant contributions. In this article, we will highlight 10 women environmentalists you should know about. Rachel Carson Rachel Carson … Read more
Islam is a religion that emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship and the protection of the natural world. Islam teaches that the earth is a sacred trust from Allah (God) and it is the responsibility of humankind to act as stewards of the environment. The Quran reminds us that the earth has been created with … Read more
Climate change has numerous consequences on the daily lives of many people, but few are as palpable as rising sea levels. Risk due to sea level rise Many coastal communities around the world already live with the permanent threat of floods, which, driven by the melting of glaciers and polar ice caps, drown entire neighbourhoods, … Read more
One of the rarest and most attractive wild cat species, the Himalayan lynx or Eurasian lynx, was spotted in Leh-Ladakh. The 45-second clip shared by Parveen Kaswan showed a bobcat casually strolling by. Perhaps it was not a common sighting for the dogs, which continually barked at the animal. Kaswan wrote, “A beautiful and rare … Read more
