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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...

Apr142025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

UP Unveils Heatwave Action Plan Amid Rising Temperatures

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With scorching summer months looming, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has rolled out a multi-departmental heatwave action plan to shield citizens from soaring temperatures and related health risks. The move comes as the India Meteorological Department predicts above-normal temperatures continuing until mid-May, following the state’s worst heatwave spell in over a decade between March and June 2024. The comprehensive strategy, developed in coordination with the health, urban development, labor, and animal husbandry departments, focuses on both preventive and responsive measures. These include Health checkup camps across the state, Water sprinkling on city roads to reduce surface temperatures, Setting up shaded rest zones in public areas, Awareness campaigns on heatstroke pre...

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 ...

Apr122025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Heatwave Deaths in India Vastly Undercounted Researchers Warn

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New Delhi, April 10, 2025 — India soaring heat is killing far more people than official numbers suggest according to new research that reveals serious flaws in how heatwave-related deaths are tracked and reported. Experts say that doctors often fail to list extreme heat as a cause of death, instead writing down only immediate medical reasons like heart failure or dehydration. This leads to a critical underestimation of the true toll, which in turn affects how governments respond and allocate resources to tackle rising temperatures. Between 2000 and 2020, different government bodies reported vastly different figures from around 10,500 to over 20,000 deaths from heat-related causes. But these numbers pale in comparison to peer-reviewed studies, which suggest tens of thousands may be dy...

Apr122025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Toxic Algal Bloom Turns California Sea Lions Aggressive

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California, April 2025: A disturbing wave of aggression by sea lions along California’s coast has left beachgoers alarmed. The animals, usually playful and calm, have begun attacking humans a behaviour scientists describe as both unprecedented and “demonic”. At the heart of this troubling transformation is a toxic algal bloom off the southern Californian coast. The algae, Pseudo-nitzschia, produces domoic acid, a potent neurotoxin that has infiltrated the marine food chain. Small fish consume the algae, and larger predators like sea lions feed on them, unknowingly ingesting the toxin. The result has been devastating: hundreds of sea lions lying sick along the coast, suffering from muscle spasms, confusion, and extreme aggression. Some have bitten surfers and beach visitors. While no ...

Apr112025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Algal Bloom Turns Sea Lions Behind Surge in Aggressive Attacks on California Coast

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A mysterious and disturbing shift is unfolding along California’s scenic coastline, where usually playful sea lions are turning violent lunging at beachgoers, biting surfers, and displaying what experts are calling "demonic" behaviour. The cause? A toxic algal bloom that’s wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems and warping the minds of sea lions. Weighing up to 300 kilograms, adult male sea lions are powerful marine mammals. Their sudden shift from friendly companions to unpredictable attackers has alarmed wildlife authorities, marine biologists, and locals alike. Though no fatalities have occurred, dozens of people have been bitten in recent weeks, and the danger continues to grow. But the aggression isn’t rooted in natural hostility. It’s heartbreakingly unnatural driven by a neurotox...

Apr112025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Africa Climate Wake-Up Nearly Half Say Governments Must Lead Fight Against Global Warming

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In a sweeping new survey that reflects the growing urgency of the climate crisis in Africa, nearly half of those aware of climate change across the continent believe their own governments should bear the primary responsibility for combating its impacts. The findings, published in the journal Nature, draw from Afrobarometer the largest public opinion survey in Africa and shed light on how citizens across 39 countries are assigning blame and demanding accountability for a crisis that is fast reshaping their lives. Of the 53,444 people surveyed, 26,735 respondents said they were aware of climate change. Among this informed group, 45 per cent pointed to their national governments as the ones who must lead the charge against the unfolding environmental crisis. Another 30 per cent placed tha...

Apr112025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Kuwait Climate Crossroads: How Extreme Heat and Floods Are Exposing Gaps in Urban Planning and Risk Management

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As climate change accelerates, the Middle East is heating up nearly twice as fast as the global average and Kuwait is at the centre of this alarming trend. Countries on the Arabian Peninsula, including Kuwait, are projected to face temperature increases of 3–4°C decades earlier than much of the world. In fact, this shift is no longer theoretical it's already happening. Kuwait recorded a sweltering 54°C in 2016, one of the hottest temperatures ever documented worldwide. But heat isn’t the only hazard the country faces. Kuwait is also witnessing more intense and unpredictable rainfall events, leading to severe flash floods in cities like Jeddah, Riyadh, Dubai, and Kuwait City. This dangerous mix of extreme heat and flash floods is creating multi-hazard scenarios that are pushing Kuwait’s ...

Apr112025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

CityCLIM Project Helps Cities Battle Soaring Urban Heat as Billions Face Rising Risk

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As climate change fuels more frequent and intense heatwaves, over 1.7 billion people globally are now at risk, according to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC). The issue is particularly acute in cities, where rising temperatures, combined with dense infrastructure, create urban heat islands (UHIs) pockets of significantly higher heat that threaten public health, infrastructure, and productivity. In fact a study published in The Lancet by the EARLY-ADAPT project found that more than 4% of summer deaths in European cities are linked to UHIs. To combat this growing crisis the EU-backed CityCLIM project is offering a promising way forward. Led by Stephan Holsten, head of the Earth Observation Missions and Applications department at OHB System in Germany, the project merge...

Apr112025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Floodplain Study Offers Breakthrough in Building Climate-Resilient Communities

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As climate change fuels more intense and frequent storms, strengthening flood mitigation strategies has become a top priority. Lives, agriculture, and critical infrastructure are at increasing risk, particularly in downstream communities where effective flood resilience is essential. A new study from the University of Vermont (UVM) sheds light on a powerful yet underutilized natural ally in this fight: floodplains. Floodplains the low-lying land flanking rivers and streams act as nature’s shock absorbers. By temporarily storing excess water during floods, they reduce flood peaks, slow water velocity, and limit erosion in a process called attenuation. But not all floodplains work the same way. The latest research published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface introduces ...