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Cutting Air Pollution May Raise Heat Risks India Needs Smarter Policy, says expert

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India is walking a fine line. while efforts to reduce air pollution are crucial for public health, cutting certain types of pollution especially aerosols might actually increase the risk of extreme heat, warns bhargav krishna an environmental governance expert from the sustainable futures collaborative. In a conversation with down to earth Krishna explained that aerosols, which come from burning fossil fuels, industrial emissions and biomass, can cool the atmosphere by reflecting sunlight. but when we reduce these pollutants it can speed up surface warming, making already hot summers worse. Data from nasa shows that india has warmed less than other parts of the northern hemisphere since 1951. this could be due to heavy aerosol pollution and widespread irrigation, both of which suppre...

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wildfire Smoke Linked to Surge in Mental Health Emergencies harvard study finds

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Exposure to fine particulate air pollution from wildfire smoke is not only damaging to lungs and hearts it’s also harming mental health. according to a new study led by researchers at the harvard t.h. chan school of public health, short-term exposure to wildfire-specific pm2.5 has been linked to increased emergency room visits for mental health conditions across california. kari nadeau study’s senior author and chair of the department of environmental health “wildfire smoke isn’t just a respiratory issue it affects mental health, too our study suggests that smoke itself, in addition to the trauma wildfires cause, may directly worsen conditions like depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.” Study to isolate the specific effects of wildfire-related pm2.5 on mental health. while previou...

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Warmer Earth Bringing Wetter Storms Fueling Deadly Floods Across U.S

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A powerful storm has swept across the central and southern United States, triggering deadly tornadoes and record-breaking floods from Arkansas to Michigan. So far, eight people have been confirmed dead, and more than 33 million are under flood watches across 11 states. The national weather service has warned of a “life-threatening, catastrophic, and potentially historic flash flood event” in the coming days. Rescue efforts are already underway, including in Nashville, Tennessee, where emergency teams have been saving people stranded by fast-rising waters. As the storm continues to move slowly through the region, experts say the worst may still be ahead, with soils already soaked and more rain on the way. While detailed scientific studies are still needed to confirm how much climate c...

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How Cities Can Turn Flood Threats Into Beautiful, Life-Saving Solutions

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As extreme weather becomes more frequent, deadly, and expensive, cities across the world are reimagining how to protect their communities not just with concrete walls, but with green spaces, tunnels, and public parks that double as lifesaving infrastructure. From shiny blue skateboarding rinks that turn into stormwater pools to flood-absorbing tunnels that still keep traffic flowing, the future of disaster resilience is not just about survival it’s about smarter, more beautiful, and more livable urban design. A 2021 report by the First Street Foundation found that one in four critical infrastructure systems in the U.S from hospitals and airports to fire stations and streets are at risk of being knocked out by flooding in today’s climate. And as sea levels rise and storms intensify, t...

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Heat and Pollution Hit Delhi Outdoor Workers Hard on World Health Day

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New Delhi — As the world observes World Health Day with the theme “my health, my right,” thousands of outdoor workers in Delhi from auto drivers and rickshaw pullers to fruit sellers and vendors are facing a growing health crisis caused by extreme heat and worsening air pollution. On Sunday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 38.2°C over 3 degrees higher than the seasonal average. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the coming days, warning that the heatwave will continue until Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Air Quality Index stayed in the ‘poor’ category at 209. The blazing sun isn’t just uncomfortable it’s dangerous. Santosh Hazra, an auto-rickshaw driver, said, “Skin burns in this heat. There’s plenty of water available, but nowhere to sit and r...

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kolkata Pollution Harming sundarbans Experts call for united climate action

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Kolkata and the Sundarbans two regions separated by just 100 km, are now being seen as climate twins. At a recent meet in Kolkata, experts said that the air and water pollution from the city is damaging the Sundarbans mangroves an ecosystem that, in turn, acts as a vital buffer protecting Kolkata from extreme weather. The loss of these mangroves is making the city more vulnerable to climate shocks. At the heart of the meet was the Kolkata Declaration 2025, a five-point agenda focused on a shared climate security strategy. Experts stressed the need for an integrated approach rather than treating Kolkata and the Sundarbans as separate climate cases. The event, a citizen assembly, was organised by Tramjatra an international tram-lovers’ movement involving activists from Kolkata and Melb...

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Brazil Pushes Fast Track Global Climate Action Proposal But Europe Warns Against Weakening UN Climate Process

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As the world struggles to stay on track with its climate goals, Brazil has come forward with a bold idea create a new Climate Change Council under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to speed up global decision-making and implementation. The proposal is being floated ahead of the COP30 climate summit, which Brazil is set to host in Belem later this year. According to Brazilian officials, the aim of the council would be to bypass the current sluggish pace of international climate negotiations and provide a more agile mechanism for action. The suggestion was a key talking point during the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin. While the idea has caught the attention of several European countries namely Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden they have voiced...

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India Urges Poultry Farms to Act Fast as Bird Flu Outbreaks Spread to Wildlife

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With bird flu cases rising across multiple states and now spilling over into wildlife, the Indian government has issued a stern directive to poultry farms clean up, register, and tighten biosecurity within a month or face consequences. The warning comes as avian influenza continues to spread across regions like Jharkhand, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh, affecting not just poultry but also wild birds and even big cats, signaling a worrying trend of cross-species transmission. At a high-level meeting led by Animal Husbandry and Dairying Secretary Alka Upadhyaya, officials emphasized the urgency of a three-pronged strategy: improve hygiene, enforce strict biosecurity protocols, and ensure all poultry farms are officially registered. Experts at the meeting also reviewed India’s preparedn...

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Arctic Sea Ice Hits Lowest Ever Winter Peak in 2025 Raising Alarms Over Global Climate Shifts

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The Arctic winter sea ice has hit an unprecedented low in 2025, reaching 14.33 million square kilometres the smallest winter maximum ever recorded since satellite monitoring began in 1979, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). This year’s peak, reached on March 22 is lower than the previous record of 14.41 million sq km set in 2017 and a massive 1.32 million sq km below the 1981–2010 average. The "missing ice" area is larger than the entire state of California, a striking reminder of the planet’s rapid warming. At the same time, Antarctica clocked its second-lowest sea ice minimum 1.98 million sq km on March 1 making February 2025 the month with the least global sea ice coverage ever recorded. According to experts, this Arctic record is more than a s...

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Experts Call for Unified Climate Strategy to Protect Kolkata and Sundarbans Push for Revival of Trams

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The climate futures of Kolkata and the Sundarbans are deeply intertwined, and experts now warn that failing to address them together could worsen the vulnerabilities of both regions. In a recent meeting held in Kolkata, scientists, activists, and urban planners came together to issue the ‘Kolkata Declaration 2025’, calling for an integrated climate security strategy, particularly highlighting the revival of eco-friendly public transport like trams as part of the solution. The air and water pollution from Kolkata is degrading the Sundarbans mangroves, which in turn weakens the city’s natural shield against cyclones and extreme weather. Experts said that despite being just 100 km apart, Kolkata and the Sundarbans are often dealt with separately in climate policies a mistake that needs urg...