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May52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Delhi Hit by Record May Rain, BJP Vows to End Monsoon Waterlogging

Following one of the heaviest May downpours in over a century, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood assured citizens that the BJP government is taking decisive steps to address chronic waterlogging issues ahead of the monsoon season. The city received 78mm of rainfall by Friday morning, making it the second-highest May rainfall since 1901, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD attributed the intense rain to moisture and wind convergence from both the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, intensified by the lingering impact of Cyclone Tauktae. The sudden deluge triggered major disruptions, with severe waterlogging and traffic snarls reported across key areas like Gurgaon, Minto Road, and Delhi Airport. Addressing the situation, Minister Sood emphasized ongoing government effort...

May42025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Reshapes Farming in Uttarakhand: Pulses & Spices Replace Traditional Crops

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In the hill state of Uttarakhand climate change is driving a major transformation in agriculture. Once dominated by water-intensive crops like wheat, paddy, and potatoes, the state's farmlands are now tilting towards climate-resilient pulses and spices as extreme weather patterns worsen year after year. A new report titled Water and Heat Stress in the Hills paints a grim picture: over the past decade, Uttarakhand has lost 27.2% of its cultivated land and suffered a 15.2% decline in total agricultural yield. The hardest-hit are food grains and oilseeds, with wheat and paddy cultivation seeing a marked decline. Meanwhile, pulses and spices are emerging as the unexpected winners of this climate-induced shift. The Rise of Resilient Crops As rainfall becomes erratic and winters turn drier,...

May42025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Mangroves vs. Storms: New ‘HU Method’ Offers Simple Way to Predict Coastal Protection

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Learning & Developments

Imagine a natural wall rooted, green, and alive that stands firm when violent storms lash our shores. That’s the quiet power of mangroves and forested wetlands. Long praised for their ability to reduce flood risk, these natural guardians now have a new spotlight moment. A recent international study led by researchers from Sun Yat-Sen University in China and the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) reveals a groundbreaking yet simple way to measure just how well these ecosystems shield coastlines during extreme weather events. Nature’s Armor, Measured Simply Until now, predicting the strength of mangroves during intense storms was a complex task. Models that attempted to calculate how much these forests could reduce wave heights were often too intricate or data-heavy fo...

May32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Study Warns Climate Crisis Could Worsen Global Antibiotic Resistance, Poorer Nations Most at Risk

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A landmark forecasting study by Chinese researchers has revealed a troubling connection between climate change and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), predicting that global AMR levels could rise significantly by 2050 if fossil fuel-heavy development continues. Published today in Nature Medicine, the study projects a 2.4% global increase in AMR under high-emission climate scenarios with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) facing the brunt of the impact. But the study also offers a silver lining. If LMICs improve healthcare access, sanitation, and immunization, global AMR levels could fall by over 5%, more than double the projected impact of halving antibiotic use alone. Socioeconomic and Climate Pressures Driving AMR The research team, led by Peking Universi...

May32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Toll in India: Heat & Cold Extremes Kill 35,000 in Two Decades from heatstroke

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As India faces a future of increasing climate extremes, new research reveals a stark toll already being paid. A study published in the journal Temperature has found that nearly 35,000 people died from extreme heat and cold between 2001 and 2019, with heatstroke emerging as the deadlier threat and men, particularly working-age men, disproportionately affected. The study, led by Pradeep Guin of OP Jindal Global University (JGU), analysed temperature data from the India Meteorological Department and mortality records from the National Crime Records Bureau. The researchers found 19,693 deaths due to heatstroke and 15,197 from cold exposure over the two-decade period, with a clear increase in deaths over time. The year 2015 stood out as the deadliest year, recording 1,907 heat-related and 1,...

May32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Trump Fires 400 Climate Scientists, 2027 US Climate Report at Risk Amid Growing Crisis

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In a sweeping and controversial move on April 28, the Trump administration dismissed nearly 400 scientists working on the National Climate Assessment (NCA) a congressionally mandated climate report considered vital for shaping U.S. environmental and infrastructure policy. The decision has cast serious doubt over the upcoming 2027 NCA edition, which now faces both funding and staffing uncertainty. The National Climate Assessment, last published in 2023, has long served as a scientific backbone for government agencies, city planners, and industries adapting to climate risks. Its models look decades ahead, forecasting everything from sea level rise to extreme weather patterns, and helping communities make informed decisions. With its latest edition reporting over $1 billion in extreme weat...

May22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Anxiety: How Growing Climate Crisis Is Deeply Impacting Mental Health and Social Stability

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As climate change intensifies around the globe, its consequences extend far beyond rising temperatures and extreme weather. An emerging crisis looms silently its effect on human mental health. From eco-anxiety and eco-grief to post-traumatic stress disorders after repeated natural disasters, people across all demographics particularly youth and the economically vulnerable are suffering emotionally. The economic repercussions, like inflated insurance premiums and rising housing insecurity, further compound this trauma. This article explores how climate disasters are emotionally scarring individuals, especially those in vulnerable regions, and presents evidence from recent research while proposing a multi-pronged path forward for prevention and healing. The Unseen Weight of Climate Change: ...

May22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Delhi Morning Turns Deadly as Rainstorm Leaves 4 Dead, Flights Canceled

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Disasters

Sudden May 2 downpour reveals complex climate patterns shaping NCR’s extreme weather. In the early hours of May 2, 2025, Delhi-NCR was slammed by a fierce rainstorm that killed four people, uprooted trees, flooded streets, and forced the cancellation of over 100 flights. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded 77 mm of rainfall at Safdarjung and 78 mm at Lodhi Road, all within a span of just three hours (5:15 am to 8:30 am). Alongside the heavy rain, winds gusting at 80–90 km/hr caused significant damage across the capital. According to IMD and experts, this extreme weather was the result of a rare confluence of multiple atmospheric systems: A strong western disturbance from the Mediterranean region, Two cyclonic circulations over Rajasthan, And dual anti...

May22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate vs Energy: New Global Model Warns of Looming Trade-Off

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A new modelling tool developed by Australian researchers has revealed a sobering reality achieving urgent climate goals could clash with avoiding a major global energy shortfall. UniSA Researchers Unveil ‘GREaSE’ Model Researchers at the University of South Australia have introduced a new open-source energy scenario tool called GREaSE (Global Renewable Energy and Sectoral Electrification), offering fresh insight into the global energy transition dilemma. Developed by Associate Professor James Hopeward and three civil engineering students Shannon O'Connor, Richard Davis, and Peter Akiki the model explores a range of “what-if” future energy scenarios often left out of mainstream discussions. "It's designed to be simple, accessible, and exploratory," said Assoc Prof Hopeward. "Most cl...

May22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Korea Deadliest Wildfires: Climate Change, Old Forests, and a Deadly March Inferno

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Environment

In March 2025, southeastern South Korea faced its most destructive wildfire disaster in recorded history. More than 48,000 hectares were consumed by flames, 32 lives were lost, and nearly 37,000 people displaced driven by record-breaking weather conditions linked to human-induced climate change. Over a dozen wildfires erupted on March 22nd and 23rd, 2025, and rapidly spread due to scorching temperatures, dry conditions, and fierce winds. By the time the flames were contained, the fires had incinerated more than 48,000 hectares over 20,000 more than South Korea’s second-largest wildfire event in April 2022. Uiseong County suffered the worst, recording 26 of the 32 deaths, with Sancheong reporting four more. In total, 45 people were injured and over 5,000 buildings including homes, far...