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May162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Braces for Heatwave Surge as Monsoon Pushes Forward

India is bracing for intensified weather conditions as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heatwave spells and advancing monsoon activity across several regions. Warm night conditions are likely to affect parts of eastern Madhya Pradesh on May 15. Simultaneously, heatwave conditions are expected to grip isolated pockets of western Uttar Pradesh from May 15 to 18, and eastern Uttar Pradesh and western Rajasthan from May 15 to 17. Hot and humid weather will persist in Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on May 15. Bihar will experience similar conditions from May 16 to 18, while Odisha faces the heat on May 15 and 16. Meanwhile, rain and thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds (30–50 kmph) are foreca...

May162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Dust Drift from Pakistan Dims Delhi Skies as Heat, Pollution Intensify

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A new wave of dust from northern Pakistan has begun sweeping into Delhi-NCR raising fresh concerns over the capital’s air quality amid rising heat. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) strong lower-level westerly winds are carrying the dust through Punjab and Haryana into the heart of Delhi threatening to reverse recent gains in pollution control. While visibility in areas like Palam has improved to 4,000 meters far above the threshold that defines a dust storm the increase in airborne particulates has pushed Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) back into the ‘poor’ category. The Central Pollution Control Board reported an alarming AQI of 350 in Punjabi Bagh with several neighborhoods following suit. This resurgence of pollution comes after a short-lived improvement that...

May162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

South Africa E-Waste Revolution Begins in North West Province

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In a decisive move to confront South Africa’s mounting electronic waste crisis, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has launched a groundbreaking community-based initiative in the North West Province. Announced during a Service Delivery Imbizo in Rustenburg, the initiative is a bold step toward building an environmentally responsible culture of electronic recycling. Understanding E-Waste: A Modern Toxic Threat Electronic waste, or e-waste, refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices. These include common items such as mobile phones, televisions, computers, printers, batteries, cables, microwaves, fridges, and even broken light bulbs. E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world due to rapid technological advancement and co...

May162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Lightning Strike Kills Three in Odisha’s Koraput District

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Three members of a family lost their lives after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm in Kandha Putabandha village, under Pottangi block of Odisha's Koraput district. The incident occurred around 12:30 PM on Wednesday, when the victims took shelter under a tree while working in nearby fields. The deceased have been identified as 49-year-old Gamel Krishna, his 13-year-old daughter Gamel Kami, and a 35-year-old relative Gamel Tumbai. Local authorities reached the spot and recovered the bodies. Immediate financial assistance of ₹10,000 has been sanctioned for each affected family, with further compensation to follow under government norms. The tragic incident adds to growing concerns over extreme weather events during the pre-monsoon season in the region. From News Desk ...

May152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

How Indigenous Fire Practices Can Restore Ecosystems and Reduce Wildfire Risks in British Columbia

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As wildfires intensify across British Columbia (BC) and much of the world, a growing body of research is pointing to a powerful, time-tested solution: fire itself. A new report from the POLIS Wildfire Resilience Project at the University of Victoria urges a fundamental shift in how society views and manages fire. Titled “Beneficial Fire in British Columbia: An Exploration of How Fire Can Contribute to Wildfire Resilience,” the report emphasizes that not all fire is destructive some fire is essential. This concept of beneficial fire marks a transformative approach to wildfire resilience. Beneficial fire refers to planned or naturally occurring wildland fires that improve ecosystem health without posing unacceptable risk to human communities. It includes cultural burning led by Indigenous...

May152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Heat Rising, Risks Rising: Climate Change Threatens Global Maternal Health

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A new global analysis reveals that extreme heat, intensified by climate change, is endangering maternal health and birth outcomes around the world especially in vulnerable regions with limited access to healthcare. According to data from Climate Central, rising temperatures over the past five years have dramatically increased the number of high-risk heat days for pregnant women across the globe. The report assessed daily maximum temperatures between 2020 and 2024 in 247 countries, territories, and dependencies, as well as 940 major cities. It focused on what researchers call “pregnancy heat-risk days” those with maximum temperatures warmer than 95% of all historical temperatures at a given location. These conditions are closely associated with heightened risks of preterm birth and pregn...

May152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

NOAA Ends Tracking of Billion-Dollar Climate Disasters Amid Cuts

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Key Disaster Dataset Discontinued the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on May 8, 2025, that it will stop updating its widely used Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters database. The decision is part of broader changes under the Donald Trump administration, including staff reductions and shifting priorities that have impacted the agency’s climate operations. Critical Resource for Climate Costs Retired NOAA has played a central role in tracking the financial toll of floods, heatwaves, hurricanes, wildfires, and other climate-related disasters for over four decades. Its data, used by governments, insurers, and researchers, estimated trillions of dollars in damages across the US. The agency stated that all reports from 1980 to 2024 will remain...

May152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Powerful Solar Flares Trigger Global Radio Blackouts, Signal Intensifying Sun Activity

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The sun erupted with two massive solar flares early Wednesday, including the strongest of 2025 so far an X2.7-class flare causing widespread shortwave radio blackouts across at least five continents. The event came just a day after NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured another major eruption, an X1.2-class flare, in a dramatic image. Solar flares are categorized by intensity, with X-class being the most powerful. Wednesday’s solar storm peaked at 4:25 a.m. ET, delivering a strong burst of plasma and charged particles into space. This flare followed an M5.3-class flare several hours earlier, further underscoring the heightened solar activity. According to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, these intense flares disrupted high-frequency radio communications in parts of Nor...

May152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Industrial Boilers Responsible for 7% of India Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Reveals New Report

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A comprehensive study has revealed that industrial boilers across India contribute nearly 7% of the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting a critical and under-addressed source of pollution. With more emissions of particulate matter and sulphur dioxide than the entire automobile sector, the report calls for urgent reforms, including a proposed nationwide “Green Boiler Mission.” The findings underline the importance of overhauling aging industrial systems to achieve India’s climate goals, improve air quality, and enhance energy efficiency. India’s Boilers: A Hidden Climate Challenge India industrial growth has long depended on the power of boilers, especially in sectors like food processing, textiles, and chemicals. However, a new study released during the National ...

May142025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Heat Threatens Latin America Banana Industry, Puts Global Supply at Risk

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Climate Pressures Shrinking Banana-Growing Zones Rising global temperatures are pushing Latin America’s banana-producing regions toward unsuitability, with new research warning that by 2080, up to 60% of current export-suitable areas could be lost without urgent climate action. Brazil’s Farmers Struggle in the Heat In Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia, banana farmers are already facing severe impacts. Even with irrigation, plantations are showing signs of stress during prolonged heatwaves. In 2023, extreme heat reduced harvest output by 15%, and similar conditions are likely to return this year. Major Exporters Under Threat The most vulnerable areas include Colombia and Costa Rica, key banana exporters to Europe and North America. These regions are experiencing rising te...