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Apr32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Arctic Sea Ice Hits Record-Low Winter Peak, Raising Climate Alarms

Arctic sea ice has reached its lowest winter maximum ever recorded, sparking renewed concerns over the accelerating impact of climate change. According to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), the Arctic's sea ice extent peaked at 14.33 million square kilometres on March 22, 2025, marking the lowest winter maximum since satellite records began in 1979. This figure falls below the previous record low of 14.41 million square kilometres in 2017 and is a staggering 1.32 million square kilometres below the 1981–2010 average an area larger than California. At the same time, Antarctic sea ice reached its second-lowest annual minimum on March 1, 2025, measuring just 1.98 million square kilometres, contributing to a global sea ice coverage record low in February. The implicatio...

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...

Apr22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Global Climate Monitoring Boosted as GTN-R Joins GCOS Affiliated Networks

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In a major development for climate observation and water cycle research, the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) has officially accredited the Global Terrestrial Network for River Discharge (GTN-R) as one of its GCOS Affiliated Networks. This recognition marks a crucial step in strengthening global freshwater monitoring and advancing the understanding of climate dynamics. GTN-R plays a vital role within the Global Runoff Data Centre (GRDC), an institution that has been functioning under the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) since 1988. Operated by the German Federal Institute of Hydrology (BfG), GRDC has long served as a key hub for river discharge data worldwide. GTN-R, a specialized subset within GRDC, comprises more than 300 river discharge gauging stations strategically pos...

Apr12025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Gears Up for Deadly Summer IMD Warns of More Heatwave Days

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India is bracing for an intensely hot summer from April to June, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting above-normal temperatures across most regions. Central, eastern, and northwestern states are expected to endure more heatwave days than usual, raising concerns about increased electricity demand and health risks. According to IMD Director General Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, while El Niño conditions have been ruled out, the seasonal outlook suggests higher-than-average temperatures across the country. The most affected states include Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Despite sporadic rainfall in March,...

Apr12025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Are the World’s Water Towers Running Dry? UN Report Warns of Glacier Crisis

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Half of the world’s population faces severe water scarcity for part of the year, and the situation is worsening as mountains and glaciers the planet’s natural water towers are melting rapidly, according to the United Nations World Water Development Report 2025. The report highlights that glacier retreat is threatening freshwater supplies for over two billion people worldwide. The crisis is further compounded by the fact that 3.5 billion people lack access to safely managed sanitation, creating a severe water security challenge. With 2025 designated as the "International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation", the UN is emphasizing the urgent need for global action to protect these critical freshwater reserves. Scientists warn that unchecked global warming could accelerate glacier loss, wors...

Mar312025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

IMD Warns of Intense Summer Twice the Usual Heatwave Days in Northwest India

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that northwestern India will experience an exceptionally hot summer in 2025, with the number of heatwave days expected to double compared to the seasonal average. Typically, the region endures five to six heatwave days per summer, but this year, forecasts predict 10 to 12. "We are expecting slightly above-normal heatwave conditions, especially over West and Central India," said IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy. "While this is a seasonal outlook, it does not mean every day will be extremely hot." Will 2025 Set New Heat Records? While the IMD has not confirmed whether 2025 will surpass 2024’s record-breaking 554 heatwave days, the Seasonal Heat Outlook (March-May 2025) indicates that most of India will experience above-norm...

Mar312025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Africa Vanishing Glaciers Threaten Water Security, Urgent Action Needed

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Disasters

As the world marks World Water Day 2025 on March 22 under the theme Glacier Preservation, attention turns to the fragile ice formations that sustain millions. Glaciers, often called the "water towers of the world," feed rivers, support ecosystems, and provide essential water for agriculture and livelihoods. However, climate change is accelerating their disappearance, posing a severe threat to global water security. Though Africa is not typically associated with glaciers, it is home to iconic ice caps atop Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), Mount Kenya (Kenya), and the Rwenzori Mountains (Uganda-DR Congo border). These glaciers, once stable reservoirs of freshwater, are melting at alarming rates. Research by Anne Hinzmann and her team at Friedrich-Alexander University, Germany, shows that ...

Mar312025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate-Driven Disasters Surge in US Urgent Action Needed

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A new analysis of 30 years of FEMA disaster data reveals a sharp rise in climate-related disasters across the United States. The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), in collaboration with CNN, found that 2024 saw 90 major disaster declarations, nearly double the 30-year average of 55 per year. This means the country faced a new major disaster every four days on average. By cross-referencing FEMA data with census records, researchers estimate that 137 million people 41% of the U.S. population were affected by a major disaster or emergency declaration in 2024. These disasters, including tornadoes, wildfires, tropical storms, and floods, highlight the increasing toll of climate change on American communities. "Millions of Americans are being affected by climat...

Mar312025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Extreme Heat Threatens Child Growth in Bangladesh, Study Warns

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The first 1,000 days of life play a crucial role in shaping a child’s future. But what happens when those days are spent in extreme heat? A new study, Extreme Heat Exposure in the First 1000 Days: Implications for Childhood Stunting in Bangladesh, has found a direct link between rising temperatures and childhood stunting. Despite Bangladesh’s significant progress in reducing stunting from 42% in 2012 to 28% in 2019 climate change now poses a serious threat to these gains. Extreme heat, defined as temperatures exceeding historical norms, disrupts critical biological processes. A mere 1% increase in extreme heat days raises the likelihood of stunting by 56%. Exposure after birth has an even stronger impact 67% compared to 28% for in-utero exposure. Babies born to mothers facing high...