Climate Actions Archives - Page 9 of 77

May192025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Tornado Tragedy Deadly Storms Tear Through U.S. Midwest and South, Claiming 27 Lives

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A series of violent storm systems tore through the U.S. Midwest and South this weekend, leaving at least 27 people dead and causing extensive destruction across multiple states. The most severe impact was reported in Kentucky, where 18 lives were lost, including a veteran firefighter, as tornadoes ripped through communities with devastating force. Kentucky Suffers the Heaviest Toll Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that 17 of the Kentucky fatalities occurred in Laurel County, with another tragic death in Pulaski County. Homes were flattened, vehicles were overturned, and entire neighborhoods were left unrecognizable. Emergency responders are continuing search-and-rescue operations, with fears that the death toll may rise as debris is cleared and more victims are discovered. The ...

May182025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Career In Sustainability: Youth Must Have These Skill

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Youth Want to Act on Climate But Feel Ill-Prepared A global report released today by the Capgemini Research Institute in collaboration with UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited paints a sobering picture of how young people perceive their role in climate action. Titled Youth Perspectives on Climate: Preparing for a Sustainable Future, the report highlights that while young people are increasingly motivated to tackle climate change, a lack of green skills remains a major obstacle. According to the research, 61% of 16–24-year-olds believe acquiring green skills would lead to new career opportunities. Yet, less than half (44%) of them feel they actually possess the skills needed for today’s green economy. This gap is stalling their ability to transition into meaningful, climate-focused jobs. Cli...

May172025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Proposes Five-Point Global Plan to Protect Mountains at Sagarmatha Sambaad

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India reaffirmed its climate leadership at the international stage on Friday, as Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, addressed the inaugural Sagarmatha Sambaad in Kathmandu, Nepal. Representing India at the high-level global dialogue on “Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity,” Yadav unveiled a five-point global action plan to protect fragile mountain ecosystems and foster climate resilience across borders. The summit brought together environment ministers, climate leaders, and policymakers from around the world to discuss the rapidly escalating impacts of climate change on mountain regions, especially the Himalayas. Honouring Sagarmatha: A Shared Heritage Opening his address, Yadav praised Nepal’s initiative in convening the ...

May172025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Scorching Heat Grips Uttar Pradesh as Banda Hits 46.2°C

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Banda district in Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest temperature in India on Friday, reaching a searing 46.2°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This extreme heat has prompted a severe heatwave warning across many parts of the state, expected to persist until Sunday. Eastern Uttar Pradesh, in particular, is bearing the brunt of the heatwave, with temperatures remaining well above normal levels. The IMD has cautioned residents about the ongoing heat stress, while the possibility of light rainfall in some eastern areas remains minimal. In response, the state government has directed all district administrations to enforce precautionary measures to protect public health. The health department is on high alert, preparing for a potential surge in heat-related illness...

May172025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Global Unity on Climate Change: Sagarmatha Sambaad Underscores Urgent Call for Action

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World leaders, climate experts, and international delegates gathered in Nepal for the Sagarmatha Sambaad, where they reaffirmed their collective commitment to combat climate change with special focus on its mounting impact on mountainous regions. The summit emphasized collaboration, environmental justice, and urgent global action to secure the planet’s future. Summit Opens with Global Backing for Nepal’s Climate Vision The three-day Sagarmatha Sambaad began with a strong show of international support for Nepal’s climate leadership. Nepali Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba highlighted the growing global consensus in support of safeguarding fragile mountain ecosystems, acknowledging endorsements even from non-mountainous nations that recognize the interconnectedness of climate impac...

May172025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Emergency Steps Trigger Political Feud as Pollution Surges

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Delhi NCR is once again grappling with a severe air pollution episode, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to enforce Stage-I measures of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on May 16. The decision follows a rapid rise in the city’s pollution levels, driven by strong winds that carried dust from distant regions, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) to a concerning 278. Forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) indicate that these poor air quality conditions are likely to persist at least through May 17. Despite recent official claims of progress, with only two ‘poor’ air days recorded in the first half of May 2025 the lowest in four years the sudden spike has reignited political fault lines. Th...

May162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Born in the Heat: How Climate Change Is Putting Pregnant Women and Babies at Risk

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As climate change continues to drive extreme weather events around the globe, pregnant women are emerging as one of the most vulnerable populations. A groundbreaking new report from US-based research group Climate Central paints a disturbing picture: global warming is drastically increasing the number of “pregnancy heat-risk days” days when dangerously high temperatures threaten maternal and fetal health. The consequences are already being felt in hundreds of countries, especially in the Global South, where access to healthcare is limited. Heatwaves and Pregnancy: A Global Health Crisis Between 2020 and 2024, the number of high-heat exposure days for pregnant women more than doubled in 222 of the 247 countries and territories analyzed by Climate Central. These pregnancy heat-risk days ...

May162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Braces for Heatwave Surge as Monsoon Pushes Forward

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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...