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Sep82024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Mysterious Formation of Earth’s Inner Core: How Mineral Physics is Unlocking Secrets Beneath Our Feet

Deep below Earth’s surface, at a staggering depth of over 5,100 km, lies the inner core a solid ball of iron and nickel. Despite its size and influence, this mysterious part of Earth still puzzles scientists. While we know it plays a crucial role in shaping the conditions necessary for life on Earth, how and when the inner core formed remains a topic of ongoing debate. The Earth’s inner core is responsible for generating the planet’s magnetic field, which shields us from harmful solar radiation. This magnetic field is likely key to creating the conditions that allowed life to flourish billions of years ago. Without it, our planet may not have been able to sustain life. Interestingly, the inner core wasn’t always solid. As Earth has cooled over time, the once-liquid core has been grad...

Sep62024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Crisis Linked to Surge in Intimate Partner Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa: UN Report

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Environment

A recent report from the UN's sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, highlights a deeply troubling connection between climate change and intimate partner violence in sub-Saharan Africa. The findings suggest that tens of millions of women and girls in the region will face catastrophic levels of violence if the world fails to curb rising global temperatures. According to projections, the number of individuals experiencing intimate partner violence could nearly triple by 2060, reaching 140 million in the worst-case scenario of unchecked emissions and stalled socioeconomic development. The report, Climate Change Impacts and Intimate Partner Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa, was produced by UNFPA in collaboration with the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and ...

Sep22024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Global Freshwater Crisis: UN Reports Highlight Severe Degradation in 90 Countries

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A series of alarming reports from UN-Water and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) have revealed that 90 countries, primarily in Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia, are facing significant degradation of their freshwater ecosystems. This widespread decline is marked by reduced river flow, shrinking lakes, increasing pollution, and poor water management, posing serious threats to food security, climate change, and biodiversity. The comprehensive triennial reports draw on the largest data sets ever compiled and highlight a stark contrast between high political commitment and the lack of financial and practical action needed to address the crisis. Despite recent global resolutions on sustainable water management, the reports emphasize the urgent need for enhanced global efforts to mee...

Aug282024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Pacific Island Nations Address climate exchange and confronting existential danger of weather exchange

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Vunidogoloa holds the unenviable name because the first network within the Pacific was forced to relocate due to climate trade. Situated on Vanua Levu, Fiji’s 2d-biggest island, Vunidogoloa has been struggling with rising sea stages for years. The once-thriving village located itself an increasing number of flooded by high tides, with saltwater seeping into farmland and drinking water resources. Faced with the choice between watching their domestic vanish or beginning a new, the villagers took a formidable step. In 2014, with authorities aid, they relocated 2 kilometre inland to the better floor. The pass changed into not just about saving houses; it was approximately preserving a way of lifestyles. The new village web page, with its modern-day services and stepped forward infrastruc...

Aug282024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Study Reveals Air Pollution in Indian Districts Raises Mortality Risk, Doubling Death Rate for Newborns and Young Children

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A recent study reveals a stark increase in mortality risks across all age groups in Indian districts where air pollution exceeds national standards, with newborns facing an 86% higher death risk and children under five facing a 100-120% increased risk. Conducted by researchers including those at the International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, the study examined fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution across over 700 districts using data from the National Family and Health Survey (fifth round) and the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The study highlights that in households without a separate kitchen, the risk of death is notably higher among newborns and adults. Specifically, the mortality risk for newborns and children under five in districts with PM2.5 leve...

Aug252024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Nepal Accuses China of Withholding Critical Data on Himalayan Glacial Lakes

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Nepal has raised concerns over China's failure to provide essential information about its Himalayan glacial lakes, which poses a significant threat to flood-prone regions in Nepal. A senior Nepali official has accused Beijing of not fulfilling its promises to share crucial data, hindering efforts to prevent devastating flood disasters in the mountainous region. The issue has gained urgency after two lakes in Nepal burst last Friday, destroying dozens of homes in the village of Thame, known for its Everest sherpas. The disaster has heightened fears that global warming, which is accelerating the melting of glaciers, could lead to more such incidents in the future. Jagadishwor Karmacharya, the head of Nepal’s hydrology and meteorology department, emphasized the importance of collaborati...

Aug232024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Groundbreaking Air Quality Stripes Unveil Global Pollution Inequality and Offer Hopeful Solutions

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A pioneering team of scientists has developed a new method to visually track and compare air pollution levels worldwide, revealing striking inequalities and offering a beacon of hope for improvement. Their innovative approach, dubbed "air quality stripes," charts pollution data from 1850 to the present day, making the invisible issue of air pollution both visible and understandable. Inspired by Ed Hawkins' climate stripes, these air quality stripes use a color-coded system to represent yearly pollution levels. Each year is displayed as a vertical bar, with colors ranging from sky blue indicating air that meets World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines to darker shades of yellow, brown, and black for increasingly polluted air. The color scheme reflects over 200 images of smog from aroun...

Aug222024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Tragic Explosion in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalle Leaves 17 Dead, 41 Injured

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A devastating explosion at a pharmaceutical plant in the Achutapuram Special Economic Zone claimed the lives of at least 17 people and left 41 others injured on Monday. The incident occurred at the Escientia Company, a pharma firm specializing in intermediate chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The explosion took place around 2:15 pm during lunchtime, preventing what could have been an even greater tragedy, as most of the 380 employees who work in two shifts were not in the immediate vicinity. Despite initial fears of a reactor blast, district officials suspect the explosion was caused by an electricity-related fire. Thick smoke was seen billowing from the plant, engulfing surrounding villages, as rescue operations commenced. Six fire engines were dispatched to control t...

Aug132024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Urban Growth Intensifies Drought Conditions: New Study Reveals How Cities Like Sydney Are Increasing Water Stress and Heat

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A groundbreaking study from China has uncovered alarming evidence that the rapid growth of cities worldwide is significantly contributing to more intense drought conditions, particularly in urban areas. This phenomenon is exacerbating urban heat and water stress, highlighting the urgent need to rethink how we design and build our cities to ensure they are more livable and resilient in the face of climate change. The study, which analyzed an extensive 40 years of weather station data from both urban and rural regions across the globe, reveals a stark connection between urbanization and worsening drought conditions. The findings indicate that larger cities with less green cover are experiencing even more severe droughts, with the Greater Sydney region being one of the most affected. Sy...

Aug112024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Ganga Rivers has Likely Altered their Course due to the mega earthquake occured in 2,500 Years Ago: New Study Reveals

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In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have revealed that an earthquake approximately 2,500 years ago may have caused the Ganga River to abruptly change its course. This seismic event, which was previously undocumented, is believed to have been of a magnitude 7-8 and could have significantly altered the landscape of present-day Bangladesh. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, suggests that the earthquake was powerful enough to reroute the main channel of the Ganga, one of the most significant rivers in the world. The Ganga, which originates in the Himalayas, eventually merges with other major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and the Meghna, before flowing into the Bay of Bengal. This river system forms the world’s second-largest delta, surpassed only by the Am...