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Apr82025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

How Cities Can Turn Flood Threats Into Beautiful, Life-Saving Solutions

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As extreme weather becomes more frequent, deadly, and expensive, cities across the world are reimagining how to protect their communities not just with concrete walls, but with green spaces, tunnels, and public parks that double as lifesaving infrastructure. From shiny blue skateboarding rinks that turn into stormwater pools to flood-absorbing tunnels that still keep traffic flowing, the future of disaster resilience is not just about survival it’s about smarter, more beautiful, and more livable urban design. A 2021 report by the First Street Foundation found that one in four critical infrastructure systems in the U.S from hospitals and airports to fire stations and streets are at risk of being knocked out by flooding in today’s climate. And as sea levels rise and storms intensify, t...

Apr42025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

L.A Wildfires Leave 700,000 Children Displaced from Schools Experts Urge Urgent Focus on Mental Health

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The devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles in January 2025 destroyed more than 15,000 buildings in just a few days. Among them were 11 schools and 30 child care centers. As a result, over 700,000 children had their education and daily routines suddenly disrupted. The fires started on January 7 in Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon, near Altadena. Strong winds pushed the flames through neighborhoods, making it one of California’s five worst wildfires ever. While much of the news focused on property damage and loss of life, the challenges faced by children after the disaster received very little attention. Two experts from the University of Southern California one a disaster epidemiologist, the other a disaster planner say that when a disaster hits your own community, it ...

Apr32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Tanzania Launches Landmark Early Warning System to Tackle Climate Threats

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Fact Check

Tanzania has taken a major step in disaster preparedness by launching the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Initiative, aiming to safeguard lives from worsening climate hazards like floods, droughts, and extreme storms. Strengthening Climate Resilience The initiative aligns Tanzania with East African nations such as Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Uganda, pushing for universal early warning coverage by 2027, in line with a UN call to action. A high-level consultative workshop held in Dodoma from March 19–20, 2025, brought together government officials, international agencies, scientists, and community leaders. Organized by the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) with support from Denmark, the event focused on integrating global best practices into national strategies. Urgen...

Apr22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Tony Juniper’s ‘Just Earth’ Exposes Climate Injustice Calls for Fairer Policies Wealth Redistribution

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British environmentalist Tony Juniper’s new book Just Earth: How a Fairer World Will Save the Planet, explores the deep connection between social justice and environmental action, arguing that inequality is a key barrier to solving global crises like climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Juniper, who has led Friends of the Earth, The Wildlife Trusts, and currently chairs Natural England, emphasizes that disadvantaged communities have little say in policy decisions, while powerful nations and wealthy individuals disproportionately contribute to environmental destruction. His book highlights how the richest 10% of the world’s population emit more greenhouse gases than the poorest 50%, yet the most vulnerable bear the brunt of climate disasters. The book critiques global cli...

Apr22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Experts Stress Urgent Need for Gender-Disaggregated Data in Climate Disaster Policies as Odisha Pioneers Inclusive Risk

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As climate disasters intensify across the globe experts are raising concerns over the lack of gender-disaggregated data in disaster response and policy formulation. Women, particularly those in vulnerable communities bear the brunt of climate-induced crises, yet there is a glaring gap in data collection that could inform targeted policies and resources. A recent scoping study by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development highlights that women and children are 14 times more likely to perish in disasters compared to men. Despite this alarming statistic, essential data such as the number of women affected, their socioeconomic status, and their specific needs often remain unavailable making it difficult to craft inclusive climate resilience policies. Women at the Heart of Disaster...

Mar282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Kyrgyz Republic Faces Double Climate Threat as Rising Temperatures Intensify Water Scarcity and Natural Disasters, UNEP Atlas Reveals

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Climate change has driven temperatures in the Kyrgyz Republic to rise at twice the global average worsening water stress and amplifying the risk of natural disasters, according to a new Atlas of Environmental Change launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The report highlights alarming climate trends that threaten the country’s hydropower-dependent economy, fragile ecosystems, and disaster-prone geography. Between 1960 and 2023, the Kyrgyz Republic’s average annual temperature increased by 1.2°C double the global average of 0.6°C. This trend is expected to accelerate in the coming decades, placing significant strain on water resources. River flows are projected to decline while demand for water increases posing serious risks for agriculture, energy production, and r...

Mar272025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Bengaluru Student Study Shows Rejuvenating Lakes Can Solve Water Crisis

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Once known as the ‘City of Lakes’, Bengaluru now faces severe water shortages with demand outstripping supply as rapid urbanisation takes its toll. However student-led research project under the Anveshana initiative suggests that restoring the city’s historical lake system could help achieve water self-reliance. Historically Bengaluru’s lakes functioned as interconnected reservoirs storing rainwater and supporting agriculture drinking water needs, and groundwater recharge. They also helped control floods by gradually releasing excess rainfall. However over the decades, urbanisation and groundwater extraction led to widespread lake neglect and encroachment, with many turning into sewage dumps. The city, now reliant on importing water from the Cauvery River, faces a growing demand-supp...

Mar262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Extreme Weather Drove 20% of Energy Demand Growth in 2024: IEA Report

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A surge in global temperatures and extreme weather events drove a 20% increase in natural gas and electricity demand in 2024, contributing to a rise in coal consumption, according to the Global Energy Review 2025 released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on March 24, 2025. Soaring Electricity Demand Global electricity consumption grew by 4.3% in 2024, nearly doubling the 2.5% growth recorded in 2023. The main drivers were: Increased cooling demand due to extreme heatwaves, particularly in China, India, and the U.S. Industrial expansion, especially in electro-intensive manufacturing Electrification of transport, with electric vehicle (EV) sales rising by over 25%, surpassing 17 million units Booming data centres, requiring massive power consumption The buildin...

Mar262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Rising Heat Poses New Threat to Bangladesh’s Fight Against Child Stunting

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Bangladesh has made remarkable strides in reducing childhood stunting, cutting rates from 42% in 2012 to 28% in 2019. However™a new less understood threat looms climate change. Could rising temperatures erase years of progress in child health and nutrition? A recent study, Extreme Heat Exposure in the First 1,000 Days: Implications for Childhood Stunting in Bangladesh, has drawn a direct link between heat exposure during early childhood and stunting. It found that a 1% increase in extreme heat days raises the odds of stunting by 56%, with heat exposure after birth having a 67% stronger effect than in utero exposure (28%). How Heat Impacts Child Growth Extreme heat disrupts critical biological processes in both mothers and children: Pregnant women exposed to heat suffer from r...

Mar252025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Rethinking Flood Control Letting Rivers Roam Freely for a Sustainable Future

Breaking News, Disasters, Fact Check

Traditional flood management relies on higher stop banks, stronger levees, and concrete barriers to contain rising waters. But what if the best solution isn’t to confine rivers but to give them more space to move naturally? This alternative approach is gaining traction as a sustainable method to mitigate flood risks while providing crucial ecological benefits. Climate change is intensifying extreme weather events, making floods more frequent and severe. In places like Aotearoa New Zealand, decades of river confinement through artificial channels and land development have worsened flood risks. Restricting rivers transfers flood dangers downstream, increasing water speed and pressure while disrupting ecosystems that rely on natural water flow. Historically floodplain rivers have been d...