Environment Archives - Page 12 of 46

Mar292025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

J&K Govt Admits Untreated Wastewater Discharged into Streams, Raising Jhelum Contamination Fears

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The Jammu and Kashmir government has acknowledged in the Legislative Assembly that untreated wastewater from Anantnag, Bijbehara, and Mattan is being discharged into nearby streams, raising concerns about pollution in the Jhelum River, Kashmir’s primary source of drinking water. The disclosure came in a written response from the Housing and Urban Development Department, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on March 11, 2025. The response was given to Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri, an MLA from Srigufwara-Bijbehara, who sought details on drainage networks and sewage treatment facilities in these towns. The government stated that municipal bodies and the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED) constructed drainage networks, which are interconnected where possible. It claimed that wh...

Mar252025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Nepal Sagarmatha Sambaad Set to Tackle Climate Crisis Invite Global Leaders Amid Rising Environmental Concerns

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Nepal is gearing up to host its much-anticipated international dialogue, Sagarmatha Sambaad, from May 16 to 18 bringing together world leaders foreign ministers and experts to address the escalating climate crisis. The forum originally planned for 2020 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic aims to spark crucial discussions on climate change climate justice, and its devastating impacts on mountainous nations. During a media briefing in Kathmandu, Amrit Bahadur Rai, Secretary at Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, revealed that heads of state, foreign ministers, and ministers of forest and environment from various countries have been invited. While the list of attendees has yet to be finalized he confirmed that continuous dialogue is underway with different governments and internati...

Mar242025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Global Tool and Finance Report Boosts Investment in Nature Based Climate Solutions

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A newly launched Global Tool and Finance Report, developed by the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute (ECI) and the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), aims to scale investment in nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate-resilient infrastructure. Nature-based solutions play a crucial role in climate adaptation by strengthening resilience mitigating climate impacts, and supporting biodiversity. A UNEP report highlights that NbS influence up to 79% of Sustainable Development Goal targets. However, funding remains insufficient, with UNEP estimating that global investment in NbS needs to nearly triple to $542 billion by 2030 to meet critical biodiversity and climate targets. Finance Report: Unlocking Private Investment for NbS The Finance Report, led by researchers Ni...

Mar212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

2024 Becomes Hottest Year on Record as WMO Warns of Irreversible Climate Crisis

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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a stark warning in its latest report, confirming that 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded with global temperatures surpassing 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time. The findings highlight worsening climate conditions, including rising sea levels, record ocean warming, and extreme weather events leading to widespread displacement and economic losses. According to the report, the global mean temperature in 2024 was 1.55 ± 0.13°C above the 1850-1900 average, marking a devastating milestone in human-induced climate change. WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo described the findings as an “urgent warning sign” rather than a definitive failure of the Paris Agreement goals, emphasizing that every fraction of a degree of w...

Mar202025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

CO2 Levels Hit 8,00,000 Year High 2024 Warmest Year on Record

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The State of Climate 2024 report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that carbon dioxide (CO2) levels are now at their highest in the past 8,00,000 years with measurements reaching 420 parts per million in 2023. Alongside CO2, other greenhouse gases like methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) have also hit record levels intensifying global warming. Temperature Crosses 1.5°C Threshold The WMO’s analysis using six international datasets, found that 2024 became the first year where global temperatures exceeded the 1.5°C threshold annually a key limit set by the Paris Agreement. The global mean near-surface temperature was 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels driven by long-term warming and the early-year El Niño effect. Celeste Saulo, WMO Secretary-General said ...

Mar202025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

142,400 Tonnes of CO2 Emissions Protect 140 Million Hectares and Raise $633 Million in Sustainable Investments

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A new report from the World Economic Forum’s UpLink initiative has highlighted the significant environmental and economic contributions of early-stage innovators working on sustainability solutions. The Annual Impact Report 2025 revealed that UpLink-supported ventures have prevented 142,400 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions over the past two years, equivalent to the annual emissions of more than 30,000 cars. In addition to reducing emissions, these ventures have played a crucial role in protecting 140 million hectares of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, an area nearly one-fifth the size of the Amazon rainforest. The report also stated that these initiatives treated 2.5 billion litres of hazardous wastewater and tracked 28 million tonnes of waste, contributing to global efforts in po...

Mar202025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Records Earliest Heatwave and Warm Nights in 2025 Break 125 Year Old Records

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India has recorded its earliest heatwave and warm nights in 2025, marking a concerning trend in rising temperatures. On February 25, 2025, Goa and Maharashtra experienced the first heatwave of the year making it the first time a heatwave has been recorded during winter (January–February) according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). IMD also confirmed that February 2025 was the hottest February in 125 years. The impact of extreme temperatures has been felt in Odisha and Jharkhand which recorded their earliest heatwaves in four years. On March 15 Odisha’s Boudh registered the highest temperature in India, reaching 43.6°C on March 16. Jharsuguda followed with 42°C, while Bolangir recorded 41.7°C. These extreme heat conditions arrived much earlier than in previous years indicatin...

Mar202025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Smoke from Wildland Urban Fires Poses Greater Health Risk Than Remote Wildfires

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Smoke from fires that rage through wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas where human development meets wildland vegetation has a significantly higher health impact than smoke from wildfires in remote areas, according to a groundbreaking study published in Science Advances. The research, led by scientists at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR), reveals that emissions from WUI fires are about three times more likely to contribute to premature deaths annually than emissions from wildfires in general. The reason: WUI fires burn closer to populated areas, exposing more people to harmful pollutants like fine particulate matter and ground-level ozone. Rising Risk of WUI Fires The wildland-urban interface has been expanding globally, now...

Mar192025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Pushing Amphibians Beyond their Tolerance Heatwave Study Warns

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A new study published in Nature has revealed that two per cent of the world’s amphibians are already experiencing temperatures beyond their tolerance limits raising alarms about the impact of global warming on these highly vulnerable species. Researchers studied 5,203 amphibian species and found that 104 are already exposed to overheating in shaded terrestrial conditions. The study warns that if global temperatures rise by 4°C, as many as 7.5 per cent (391 species) could be pushed beyond their physiological limits, significantly increasing the risk of extinction. Amphibians are ectothermic meaning they regulate body heat using external sources. As over 40 per cent of amphibian species are already under threat rising thermal extremes could accelerate their decline. Scientists analyzed...

Mar182025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Mediterranean Deepest Point Becomes Plastic Dump, Study Finds

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The Mediterranean Sea has turned into Europe deepest garbage dump with plastic waste found at a record depth of 5,112 meters in the Calypso Deep a trench within the Ionian Sea. Researchers discovered 167 pieces of trash mostly plastic, along with metal cans and paper cartons at the bottom, according to a new study published in Marine Pollution Bulletin. Plastic made up 88% of the waste collected from the seabed. Though no interactions between the litter and rare deep-sea life were observed, scientists warn that pollution at such depths poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems. A team from the University of Barcelona used the high-tech manned submarine Limiting Factor to explore the Calypso Deep. The sub covered 650 meters in 43 minutes, revealing an alarming accumulation of waste....