The consequences of climate change are devastating and we are seeing them all over the planet. Now, new research looks at how wildfire risk is increasing globally due to the climate crisis, but also due to human activity and imposed policies. The study, carried out by an international team of researchers led by the University … Read more
The Himalayas and neighbouring mountain ranges (or High Mountain Asia), the planet’s largest ice systems outside the polar regions, have the world’s largest undeveloped hydroelectric potential and are seeing numerous dams and reservoirs under construction or planning. However, climate change is destabilizing landscapes and threatening numerous hydroelectric projects according to a new study led by … Read more
Many experts and scientists are of the belief that Gucchi also spelt as Gicchi, a kind of mushroom found only in the Himalayan region, districts of Jammu and Kashmir and parts of high altitude areas like Himachal Pradesh, and Uttrakhand, is on the verge of a decline. The reason stated is climate change and the … Read more
Several investigations have focused on the impacts of climate change on the environment, flora and fauna. But, until now it is known for the first time what are these repercussions this phenomenon has on society. Friederike Otto, professor of climate change and the environment at Imperial College London’s Grantham Institute and one of the lead … Read more
Nearly a quarter of the world’s population is exposed to significant flood risks, according to new research published Tuesday, which warns that people in poorer countries are more vulnerable. Floods from heavy rains and storm surges affect millions of people each year and cause billions of dollars in damage to homes, infrastructure and economies. And … Read more
Some extreme weather events, such as heat waves, have a “clear and clear” relationship to climate change around the world, while with others, such as cyclones, the role of global warming in each event is more variable. In the case of heat waves, moreover, it is “likely that insurers, economists and governments underestimate the extent … Read more
Migratory birds are declining globally due to the way humans have reshaped the landscape in recent decades, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. The study published in the journal Global Ecology and Biogeography reveals that population declines have been greatest among species that migrate to areas with more human infrastructure (roads, buildings, … Read more
At least 100 people have died and several million more have been affected over the past week in northeastern India and Bangladesh as torrential monsoon rains hit South Asia. The states of Assam and Meghalaya, in northeastern India, are the most affected by the heavy rains with at least 62 dead and several missing in … Read more
Water is a necessary resource to carry out various daily activities, however, in some regions, there is sometimes a shortage, so it is necessary to take measures to solve the adequate and continuous supply for daily tasks. An alternative is to use a rainwater harvesting system The function of a rainwater harvesting system is to collect … Read more
Assam which is known for Assam Silk and Assam Tea remains in the news for another reason i.e., floods. Torrential rains and floods hit Assam yet again as nearly two lakh people have been affected in 20 districts this year, the hilly district Dima Hasao has been cut off from the rest of the state. … Read more
