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
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
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
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
A report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) and the UK’s Royal Institute of International Affairs – Chatham House warned that the world could fall into a climate “doom loop” if it continues without taking stronger actions against climate change. What’s a Climate Doom Loop? A climate doom loop refers to a self-perpetuating … Read more
The question of how humanity will address the negative effects of human-caused climate change and global warming is daunting. However, the challenge of climate change could also be an opportunity to reshape our society into a more equitable, humane and environmentally conscious one. Maybe you want to become an environmental activist and don’t know where … Read more
Natural disasters are, unfortunately, more and more frequent in our time. Many of the cities most at risk are in coastal areas, making them more vulnerable to floods, tsunamis and earthquakes. These types of catastrophes are devastating both for human life and for infrastructure development and the economy. The following cities around the world have … Read more
