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Apr102025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

China Mega Dam on Yarlung Tsangpo Raises Water Security Fears in India Bangladesh

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China plan to build the world’s largest hydroelectric dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river has triggered serious concerns in downstream regions like northeastern India and Bangladesh, with experts warning of the project’s far-reaching environmental and geopolitical impacts. The proposed dam, expected to generate a massive 60,000 megawatts of electricity, is part of China’s growing push for energy dominance. However, critics are calling it a “water bomb” that could severely disrupt the delicate ecosystem of the Brahmaputra river basin and increase the risk of devastating floods in downstream areas. Tapir Gao, a Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh, expressed alarm over the possibility of China releasing large volumes of water without warning. “Such a move could cause flash floods i...

Apr102025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Opens High-Altitude Climate Research Centre in Himalayas Boosts Global Role in Climate Science

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India has taken a major step forward in global climate leadership by inaugurating its first Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre at Nathatop in Jammu & Kashmir. The cutting-edge facility, located 2,250 meters above sea level, was opened by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and is poised to play a vital role in understanding and tackling the complex challenges of climate change, particularly in the ecologically sensitive Himalayan region. Calling it a “major leap” in India’s climate journey, Dr. Singh emphasized that the Centre would position the country as a global hub for atmospheric and climate science. Strategically located in a low-pollution zone ideal for high-accuracy studies, the research station is expected to significantly boost scientific underst...

Apr92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Australia Faces 37% Spike in Heatwave Hazards: New Report Warns of Climate Health Crisis

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Australia has recorded a sharp 37 per cent rise in health-threatening heatwaves over the past two decades, according to the latest MJA–Lancet Countdown report released this week. The findings come as part of a broader annual assessment tracking how climate change is impacting public health across the nation. Lead author Professor Paul Beggs from Macquarie University, who heads the Lancet Countdown Centre in Oceania, stressed that the data highlights the need for consistent, long-term tracking of climate risks in Australia. “The frequency of health-damaging heat has increased substantially since the 1970s,” he said. The 2024 report covers five major domains: health impacts, adaptation, mitigation efforts, economics, and public engagement. One standout concern is the growing intersecti...

Apr92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

German Court Bans Adidas from Claiming Climate Neutral by 2050 in Landmark Greenwashing Ruling

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In a major setback for corporate climate pledges a German court has ordered Adidas to stop advertising its ambition to become “climate neutral by 2050” ruling that the sportswear giant misled consumers with vague and unsupported claims. On March 25, 2025, the Nuremberg-Fürth Regional Court declared Adidas guilty of greenwashing term used for deceptive marketing that overstates environmental efforts. The court found that the company's claim lacked sufficient explanation and failed to disclose whether it would rely on carbon offsets to meet its goal. The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed in November 2024 by Environmental Action Germany (Deutsche Umwelthilfe or DUH), which challenged Adidas’ promotional statements as misleading. DUH welcomed the verdict, calling it a critical step towar...

Apr92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Rapid Agricultural Driving Severe Groundwater Depletion Despite Rising Rainfall in Thar Desert

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New study has revealed a striking transformation in the Thar Desert long known for its arid climate showing significant greening across both monsoon and non-monsoon seasons between 2001 and 2020. But behind this apparent revival lies a looming ecological concern: groundwater depletion, driven by rapid agricultural and urban expansion. Researchers compared the seasonal cycle of vegetation greenness between 2001–2010 and 2011–2020, finding a substantial rise in greenery during both summer monsoon (June–September) and the drier months (October–May). However, they traced this trend back to a dramatic surge in farming activity and irrigation. Between 1980 and 2015, the Thar region witnessed a 74% rise in crop area and a 24% increase in irrigated area. Gross and net irrigated areas expande...

Apr92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

UN Warns Climate Shocks Could Slash 6% GDP in a Third of Asia-Pacific Countries

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A new United Nations report has issued a stark warning that climate-related disasters could lead to annual economic losses of at least 6 per cent in one-third of Asia-Pacific nations, threatening to derail economic progress and deepen inequality in the region. The Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2025: Understanding the Macroeconomic Implications of Climate Change, published by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) on April 8, 2025, underlines the region’s acute vulnerability to climate risks and the growing struggle of developing economies to cope with its macroeconomic impacts. Although the Asia-Pacific region accounted for 60 per cent of global economic growth in 2024, the report warns that many of its countries remain ill-prepare...

Apr92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Temperature Trends Remain a Mystery, Says Harvard Atmospheric Scientist

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India temperature trends continue to baffle climate scientists with one of the leading voices in atmospheric science, Dr. Loretta J Mickley of Harvard University, admitting that experts still don’t fully understand the forces shaping the country’s warming patterns. In an interview wirh Mickley explored the complex role aerosols play in India’s climate and why projections for the future remain highly uncertain. Despite decades of rising global temperatures, India has warmed only about half as much as the rest of the Northern Hemisphere since 1950, based on NASA data using 1951–1980 as a baseline. While this may seem like a positive anomaly, it raises significant scientific questions. Mickley, senior research fellow and co-lead of the Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling Group at Harvard Say...

Apr82025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

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...

Apr82025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

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...

Apr82025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

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...