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Apr232025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Unpredictable Temperature Changes Could Kill Low-income Countries: Report

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A new study published in Nature Communications has raised alarms over the increasing frequency of rapid temperature shifts abrupt swings between extreme heat and cold across the globe with low-income countries expected to bear the brunt of the consequences. The research, jointly led by scientists from Sun Yat-sen University (China) and Princeton University (USA) found that over the past six decades, more than 60% of the world's regions have experienced a significant uptick in these extreme temperature "flips." The most affected zones include South America, Western Europe, Africa, South and Southeast Asia. If current high emission trends continue these fluctuations are projected to become even more intense and frequent by the end of the century posing serious threats to human health,...

Apr232025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

AI in Climate Fight Will Tech Bridge Divide or Deepen Climate Injustice?

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The world stands at a critical crossroads where climate action is no longer just about policies, but also about algorithms. As AI becomes central to predicting disasters, managing emissions, and building climate resilience, questions of fairness and access grow louder. Will artificial intelligence empower vulnerable nations, or leave them even further behind? This debate gained urgency in January 2025 when UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world risked splitting into AI "haves" and "have-nots". The concern: wealthy nations and tech corporations might monopolize AI advancements while the Global South is sidelined especially in the climate fight. At the COP29 climate summit in Baku, nations signed the Baku Climate Unity Pact, a bold commitment to provide $300 billio...

Apr212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Rising Risk of Solar Droughts Threatens Renewable Energy Reliability

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As solar energy use surges across the globe especially in developing regions aiming for carbon neutrality a new study warns of a growing threat to its reliability: solar power “droughts.” Researchers from a recent study led by Lei et al. have identified periods of at least three consecutive days where solar power demand exceeds supply events they call solar power droughts. These shortages could leave millions without access to essential services like cooling or cooking, particularly in regions most vulnerable to climate extremes. Analyzing solar energy patterns from 1984 to 2014, the study found that areas such as the western United States, eastern Brazil, Southeast Asia, and large parts of Africa experienced at least five solar power droughts annually. Over those 30 years, the frequ...

Apr192025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India First Pollution Market in Surat Cuts Emissions Saves Money Study

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A groundbreaking study has revealed that Surat Gujarat, home to the world’s first market for trading particulate matter emissions, has successfully reduced industrial pollution and saved businesses money. Published in the Quarterly Journal of Economics (May 2025 edition) the study highlights how this innovative Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) achieved both environmental and economic wins. The ETS, which began as a pilot project over five years ago, is the first of its kind globally to target particulate pollution a major health hazard in India. The programme was a joint effort by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago. Using real-time monitoring systems, 318 large coal-using industrial plants in Surat were brought under a cap-a...

Apr172025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Tanzania Records Hottest Year in History Nighttime Heat and Heavy Rains Signal Deepening Climate Crisis

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Tanzania experienced its hottest year on record in 2024 driven by unusually high nighttime temperatures and a surge in extreme rainfall events according to the latest annual climate report by the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA). The country average annual minimum temperature a crucial indicator of nighttime heat climbed to 19.3°C, a sharp 1.1°C above the long-term average. This rise in minimum temperatures outpaced the increase in daytime highs, which averaged 28.8°C, only 0.4°C above normal. The disparity signals a clear trend of warming nights, with scientists warning of its growing impact on human health, agriculture and ecosystems. Nighttime warming leads the trend The warming trend was widespread, with northeastern highlands, Lake Victoria basin, southern regions, an...

Apr162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Gadkari Sounds Alarm on Pollution Crisis Urges Green Infrastructure Alternative Fuels to Protect Lives

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has once again turned the spotlight on India growing pollution crisis calling for an urgent green overhaul of the country infrastructure. Speaking at a recent event in Mumbai Gadkari warned that pollution levels in cities like Delhi and Mumbai are not just environmental concerns they’re public health emergencies. Highlighting a grim reality he claimed that even a three-day stay in Delhi could lead to health issues due to the dangerously high levels of air and water contamination. “Pollution in Delhi is so severe that it can reduce an individual’s life expectancy by nearly ten years,” he said, urging immediate intervention. As part of his “green crusade,” Gadkari emphasized the role of infrastructure in pollution control. He outlined how better road networ...

Apr152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Study Finds Europe Adapts Better to Cold Than Heat

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April 15 – Europe has made more progress in adapting to cold weather than to heatwaves over the last two decades, according to a new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), in collaboration with the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre. The research published in The Lancet Planetary Health analyzed data from over 800 regions in 35 countries across Europe between 2003 and 2020. The findings reveal that the risk of death from cold temperatures dropped by 2% per year, while deaths linked to extreme heat also declined, but only by 1% annually. This suggests that while Europeans are increasingly resilient to cold the response to rising heat threats remains slower and less effective. To reflect the diverse climate and vulnerability across Europe, researchers introduce...

Apr152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

IAF C-130J Faces GPS Spoofing Over Myanmar During Operation Brahma Earthquake Relief Mission

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In a concerning cyber incident an Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft flying over Myanmar during Operation Brahma India’s humanitarian relief mission was targeted by a GPS spoofing attack. The spoofing attack manipulated the aircraft real-time coordinates misleading its navigation systems mid-air. However, IAF pilots acted swiftly switching to the Internal Navigation System (INS) to ensure a safe and secure flight path. No casualties or aircraft damage were reported. What is GPS Spoofing? GPS spoofing is a cyberattack where false signals mimic genuine satellite data, tricking navigation systems into displaying incorrect positions. It poses a serious threat to both civilian and military aviation. India has already seen 465 such spoofing incidents reported near Amritsar and Jammu since...

Apr142025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Storm Tide Threat Rises 10x for Bangladesh Amid Climate Change, MIT Study Warns

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A groundbreaking study published in One Earth has sounded the alarm for Bangladesh’s vulnerable coastline, revealing that destructive storm tides could occur 10 times more frequently due to climate change. Once considered a once-in-a-century event, these coastal surges could now hit the country every decade, especially under high emission scenarios. A storm tide a deadly mix of storm surge and astronomical tide poses grave flood threats to low-lying coastal regions. Bangladesh’s densely populated mega-delta, home to over 8 million people has long suffered from this dual hazard with historical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal claiming over 140,000 lives in single events. The study, co-authored by Sai Ravela from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) emphasizes that stronger sto...

Apr132025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

CityCLIM Tackles Urban Heat Islands Offers Smart Solutions for Climate-Resilient Cities

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As record-breaking heat becomes increasingly common worldwide, more than 1.7 billion people face growing health and safety risks, according to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC). Their data shows that half of the world's cities have experienced rising heat exposure over the past four decades bringing mounting challenges for public health, productivity, and urban infrastructure. A recent study published in The Lancet by the EARLY-ADAPT Joint Research Centre project reveals that over 4% of summer mortality in European cities can be linked directly to Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) localized zones where urban surfaces amplify heat. These hotspots are a result of construction replacing natural landscapes, altering surface properties and often trapping pollutants. To tackle ...