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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

Breaking News, Climate Actions

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

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Environment

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...

Mar292025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Lakes Across the Globe Losing Oxygen at Unprecedented Rate as Heat Waves and Climate Change Drive Deoxygenation Crisis

Breaking News, Climate Actions

Lakes around the world are rapidly losing oxygen, a trend that scientists warn could have devastating consequences for aquatic life, global food security, and climate stability. A new study published in Science Advances on March 21, 2025, has revealed that deoxygenation in global lakes is occurring at a rate faster than that observed in oceans and rivers. The research led by Yibo Zhan of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, found that 83 percent of the 15,535 lakes studied are experiencing continuous oxygen loss, with the decline driven primarily by rising global temperatures and an increasing frequency of heat waves. The study identified long-term climate warming as the primary driver of oxygen loss, accounting for 55 percent of the depletion in surface waters. As temperatures rise, the...

Mar282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Bangkok Fights Urban Heat Crisis With Bold Action Plan World Bank Report Warns of Deadly Risks

Breaking News, Climate Actions

As Bangkok faces intensifying urban heat city leaders are taking urgent steps to cool the metropolis and protect residents according to a new report by the World Bank and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). The study Shaping a Cooler Bangkok: Tackling Urban Heat for a More Livable City warns that without intervention a one-degree Celsius rise in the city’s average temperature could result in over 2,300 heat-related deaths annually, 44 billion baht in lost wages due to lower productivity, and 17 billion baht in additional cooling costs each year. The report highlights that Bangkok is experiencing longer and more extreme heatwaves worsened by the urban heat island effect, which traps heat in built-up areas and strains public health, productivity and infrastructure. If no action...

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...

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...

Mar262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

ADB Triple A Initiative Securing the Future of Atoll Nations Amid Climate Crisis

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Kiribati, Maldives, Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu four atoll nations at the frontline of climate change are facing an existential threat from rising sea levels, coastal erosion and freshwater scarcity. With a combined population of over 700,000 people living on just 1,300 km² of land, these nations are among the world’s most vulnerable to climate risks. Without urgent intervention, projections suggest sea levels could rise by up to 1 meter by 2100, putting large portions of these islands at risk of permanent inundation. In response, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched the Triple A “Accelerating Atoll Adaptation” Initiative, a transformational adaptation strategy designed to strengthen the climate and disaster resilience of these nations. The Socioeconomic Threat of Climate C...

Mar252025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Nepal Sagarmatha Sambaad Set to Tackle Climate Crisis Invite Global Leaders Amid Rising Environmental Concerns

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Nepal is gearing up to host its much-anticipated international dialogue, Sagarmatha Sambaad, from May 16 to 18 bringing together world leaders foreign ministers and experts to address the escalating climate crisis. The forum originally planned for 2020 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic aims to spark crucial discussions on climate change climate justice, and its devastating impacts on mountainous nations. During a media briefing in Kathmandu, Amrit Bahadur Rai, Secretary at Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, revealed that heads of state, foreign ministers, and ministers of forest and environment from various countries have been invited. While the list of attendees has yet to be finalized he confirmed that continuous dialogue is underway with different governments and internati...

Mar252025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Earth Drying Up UN Report Warns of Expanding Drylands and Looming Crisis

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A 2024 UN report has revealed a troubling trend Earth is becoming increasingly dry as global temperatures rise. Over the past three decades, more than three-fourths of the world’s land has become drier compared to the previous 30 years. Today drylands cover 40.6% of the planet’s landmass, excluding Antarctica. As these regions expand number of people living in drylands has doubled to 2.3 billion making up over a quarter of the global population. If climate change continues at its current pace this number could soar to 5 billion by 2100. Drylands Expanding Across Continents The drying trend is being observed worldwide, from the western United States to Brazil, Europe, Asia, and central Africa. Scientists warn that without significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, an addition...