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Apr32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Severe Storms Tornadoes Trigger Generational Floods Across U.S. Heartland

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Powerful storms have unleashed chaos across the southern and Midwestern United States, with the National Weather Service warning of “generational” floods. From Texas to Michigan, violent weather has spawned 19 tornadoes, leaving widespread destruction, injuries, and massive power outages. Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi face a dire threat, with forecasts predicting up to 15 inches of rainfall by the weekend. Emergency officials have reported injuries but no fatalities so far. In Bay, Arkansas, a freight train derailment was linked to the extreme weather. Governors in Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee have declared states of emergency as emergency response teams work to assess the damage. Missouri officials reported train cars flipped by the storm’s powerful winds, addi...

Apr32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Tanzania Launches Landmark Early Warning System to Tackle Climate Threats

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Tanzania has taken a major step in disaster preparedness by launching the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Initiative, aiming to safeguard lives from worsening climate hazards like floods, droughts, and extreme storms. Strengthening Climate Resilience The initiative aligns Tanzania with East African nations such as Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Uganda, pushing for universal early warning coverage by 2027, in line with a UN call to action. A high-level consultative workshop held in Dodoma from March 19–20, 2025, brought together government officials, international agencies, scientists, and community leaders. Organized by the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) with support from Denmark, the event focused on integrating global best practices into national strategies. Urgen...

Apr32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Kochi’s Bioluminescent Backwaters Hide an Ecological Crisis

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The shimmering blue glow lighting up Kochi’s backwaters has captivated visitors and flooded social media with breathtaking visuals. But beneath this dazzling display lies an ecological crisis that threatens marine life, disrupts local fisheries, and raises concerns about worsening environmental imbalances. Bioluminescence, locally known as kavaru, is caused by Noctiluca scintillans, a microscopic plankton that produces light when disturbed. While this natural phenomenon has become a seasonal spectacle in Kerala’s waters, scientists warn that its increasing frequency signals nutrient pollution, rising sea temperatures, and declining water quality. The same conditions fueling the glow high nitrate and phosphate levels from industrial runoff, rising salinity, and reduced rainfall are al...

Apr32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Arctic Sea Ice Hits Record-Low Winter Peak, Raising Climate Alarms

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Arctic sea ice has reached its lowest winter maximum ever recorded, sparking renewed concerns over the accelerating impact of climate change. According to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), the Arctic's sea ice extent peaked at 14.33 million square kilometres on March 22, 2025, marking the lowest winter maximum since satellite records began in 1979. This figure falls below the previous record low of 14.41 million square kilometres in 2017 and is a staggering 1.32 million square kilometres below the 1981–2010 average an area larger than California. At the same time, Antarctic sea ice reached its second-lowest annual minimum on March 1, 2025, measuring just 1.98 million square kilometres, contributing to a global sea ice coverage record low in February. The implicatio...

Apr32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Global Warming Will Make The Average Person 40% Poorer, Study Warns

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A new study by Australian scientists has revealed that the impact of global warming on wealth has been significantly underestimated. According to the research if global temperatures rise by 4 degrees Celsius, the average person's wealth could decrease by as much as 40%, which is almost four times higher than previous estimates. The study also forecasts a 16% reduction in global GDP per person if temperatures increase by just 2 degrees Celsius, much higher than earlier predictions that suggested a 1.4% drop. Analysis corrects an oversight in current economic model underpinning global climate policy, toppling previous carbon benchmarks. Even if countries meet both near-term and long-term climate targets, the study suggests that global temperatures will still rise by 2.1 degrees Celsius...

Apr22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Tony Juniper’s ‘Just Earth’ Exposes Climate Injustice Calls for Fairer Policies Wealth Redistribution

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British environmentalist Tony Juniper’s new book Just Earth: How a Fairer World Will Save the Planet, explores the deep connection between social justice and environmental action, arguing that inequality is a key barrier to solving global crises like climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Juniper, who has led Friends of the Earth, The Wildlife Trusts, and currently chairs Natural England, emphasizes that disadvantaged communities have little say in policy decisions, while powerful nations and wealthy individuals disproportionately contribute to environmental destruction. His book highlights how the richest 10% of the world’s population emit more greenhouse gases than the poorest 50%, yet the most vulnerable bear the brunt of climate disasters. The book critiques global cli...

Apr22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Experts Stress Urgent Need for Gender-Disaggregated Data in Climate Disaster Policies as Odisha Pioneers Inclusive Risk

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As climate disasters intensify across the globe experts are raising concerns over the lack of gender-disaggregated data in disaster response and policy formulation. Women, particularly those in vulnerable communities bear the brunt of climate-induced crises, yet there is a glaring gap in data collection that could inform targeted policies and resources. A recent scoping study by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development highlights that women and children are 14 times more likely to perish in disasters compared to men. Despite this alarming statistic, essential data such as the number of women affected, their socioeconomic status, and their specific needs often remain unavailable making it difficult to craft inclusive climate resilience policies. Women at the Heart of Disaster...

Apr22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Global Climate Monitoring Boosted as GTN-R Joins GCOS Affiliated Networks

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In a major development for climate observation and water cycle research, the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) has officially accredited the Global Terrestrial Network for River Discharge (GTN-R) as one of its GCOS Affiliated Networks. This recognition marks a crucial step in strengthening global freshwater monitoring and advancing the understanding of climate dynamics. GTN-R plays a vital role within the Global Runoff Data Centre (GRDC), an institution that has been functioning under the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) since 1988. Operated by the German Federal Institute of Hydrology (BfG), GRDC has long served as a key hub for river discharge data worldwide. GTN-R, a specialized subset within GRDC, comprises more than 300 river discharge gauging stations strategically pos...

Apr22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Massive Firecracker Warehouse Explosion in Gujarat Claims 18 Lives

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A tragic explosion at a firecracker storage unit in Gujarat's Banaskantha district has left 18 workers dead and five others injured. The blast, which occurred around 9:45 a.m. in an industrial zone near Deesa town, caused the building to collapse, trapping several workers under the debris. Superintendent of Police Akshayraj Makwana confirmed that all the victims were laborers from Madhya Pradesh. Initial reports had misidentified the facility as a firecracker manufacturing unit, but authorities later clarified that it was used solely for storage. In response to the disaster, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed deep condolences and announced financial assistance for the families of the deceased. Additionally, the Madhya Pradesh government has assured aid for the affected ...

Apr22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

ISRO Releases Satellite Images of Devastating Myanmar 7.7 Earthquake

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released high-resolution satellite images capturing the aftermath of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025. The disaster, centered near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, has claimed over 1,700 lives and caused widespread destruction. Using data from Cartosat-3, an Earth-imaging satellite capable of capturing images with a resolution of less than 50 centimeters, ISRO has documented the scale of the devastation from an altitude of 500 kilometers. The images highlight the collapse of a major bridge over the Irrawaddy River, extensive damage to Mandalay University, and the destruction of several historical and residential structures. Mandalay & Sagaing Region major infrastructure, including roads, ...