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Mar122025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Extreme Heat in Eastern Africa Climate Change Worsens Crisis in South Sudan

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A severe heatwave has gripped Eastern Africa since mid-February, with South Sudan facing extreme daytime temperatures that have devastated vulnerable communities. Schools have been shut nationwide after dozens of children collapsed from heatstroke in Juba, while outdoor workers and those in poor housing conditions struggle to cope with the relentless heat. The heatwave has exacerbated existing hardships in South Sudan, where a third of Juba’s population lacks access to clean water, and only 1% of the city offers green spaces for respite. Houses, often built with iron roofs and no cooling systems, trap heat, making indoor conditions nearly unbearable. Women and girls face disproportionate risks as they spend hours working in agriculture, collecting water, and cooking in extreme temperatu...

Mar112025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Sea Level Could Rise Up to 1.9 Meters by 2100 if Emissions Continue

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A new study warns that global sea levels could rise as much as 1.9 meters by 2100 if carbon emissions remain unchecked 90 centimeters higher than the latest estimates by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The research, conducted by scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands, introduces a more accurate projection method that accounts for extreme climate scenarios. Published in Earth Future, the study highlights that traditional sea-level rise estimates vary widely due to uncertainties in climate models. While most models include well-understood factors like glacier melt, they struggle to predict less certain events such as sudden ice shelf collapse. To address this, the researc...

Mar112025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Banana Exports at Risk as Climate Change Threatens Key Growing Regions

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A new study warns that rising temperatures caused by climate change could make banana farming uneconomical in many parts of Latin America and the Caribbean by 2080. The research published in Nature Food by the University of Exeter, highlights how climate shifts will shrink the best areas for banana cultivation while exposing more farm workers to extreme heat. Bananas valued at $11 billion annually, are a crucial export crop for many economies. However the study projects that 60% of current banana-producing regions will struggle to sustain production in the coming decades without urgent intervention. Socioeconomic factors such as labor availability and infrastructure also present major barriers to adapting banana farming to climate change. Since banana production is concentrated in dense...

Mar112025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Scientists Warn Climate Change Weakening La Niña’s Cooling Lose

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Scientists warn that climate change is accelerating so rapidly that La Niña natural cooling current may lose its effectiveness in the future. As temperatures continue to rise India is already experiencing prolonged heat waves with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting an early summer and record-breaking temperatures this year. IMD data reveals that February 2025 was the warmest since 1901, while rainfall levels were among the lowest in over two decades. Experts point to climate change as the driving force behind increasingly warmer winters and shorter springs a shift that is becoming the "new normal." Raghu Murtugudde an Earth system scientist at IIT Bombay noted that shifting jet streams strong winds in the upper atmosphere are directly influencing heatwave patterns. ...

Mar102025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Disrupts HIV Prevention Poses New Health Challenges

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A new study has revealed that climate change is making HIV prevention and treatment more difficult by damaging healthcare infrastructure and increasing exposure risks. Extreme weather events such as droughts and floods have been linked to worsening HIV outcomes, affecting both prevention and care. The research, published in Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, was conducted by scientists at the University of Toronto. They analyzed 22 studies and found that extreme weather events contribute to lower HIV testing rates, reduced treatment adherence, and increased risk behaviors, such as unprotected sex. Damage to clinics, displacement of communities, and resource shortages further complicate care access. “Climate change is creating multiple challenges in the fight against HIV,” the re...

Mar102025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Donald Trump shockwaves across the global climate community And Projects

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The re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has sent shockwaves across the global climate community. Within days of assuming office, Trump has issued executive orders reversing environmental regulations, including the withdrawal of the US from the Paris Climate Agreement. Climate experts warn that this move, coupled with the rapid rise of Trumpism, could have disastrous consequences for the planet. According to Harjeet Singh, a global climate activist and founding director of Satat Sampada Climate Foundation, “This is a massive setback for global climate action. The second term of Trump is set to be far worse than the first, with a more organized and determined push for fossil fuels.” Trump’s Climate Policies: A Systematic Attack on Progress During his first ...

Mar102025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Trump World Bank and climate funding mechanisms for poorer countries facing worst Climate Change

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Another major concern is the World Bank’s role in climate finance. The US is the largest shareholder in the World Bank and its policies influence global financial decisions. Under Trump, there could be resistance to climate funding mechanisms, including those related to loss and damage compensation for developing nations. This could have devastating consequences for poorer countries facing the worst impacts of climate change. The Battle Ahead: A Test for Global Climate Action Singh concludes that Trump’s return and the rise of Trumpism will test the resilience of global climate movements. The next few years will determine whether the world can overcome these challenges and push for a sustainable future. “We are entering a dangerous phase where climate denial is becoming a structured ...

Mar102025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Rising Climate Driven Wildfires to Reshape Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting

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Wildfires fueled by climate change are becoming a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, forcing scientists and policymakers to rethink how these emissions are accounted for in global inventories. Minal Pathak, an associate professor at the Global Centre for Environment and Energy at Ahmedabad University and a contributing author of the United Nations Emissions Gap Report, discusses the challenges of including wildfire emissions in global emission estimates and the broader implications for climate policy. The recent wildfires in California have once again underscored the devastating effects of climate-induced disasters. The Palisades and Eaton fires, which ignited on January 7, 2025, burned over 23,000 and 14,000 acres, respectively. By January 23, the California Dep...

Mar92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Oceans in Crisis Marine Heatwaves Surge by 240% in Just Two Years

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The world’s oceans are heating up at an alarming rate, with marine heatwaves (MHWs) surging by 240% over the last two years according to a new study published in Nature Climate Change. From 2023 to 2024 nearly 10% of the world’s oceans recorded their highest-ever sea surface temperatures (SST), reaching levels four times higher than historical averages. Scientists attribute this rapid warming to human-induced climate change, El Niño, and record-low global cloud cover. The impact of prolonged MHWs has been devastating. The rising ocean temperatures contributed to heatwaves in the UK, North America, and Japan, as well as severe flooding in Ecuador, Libya, and Australia. These heatwaves also supercharged hurricanes, including Cyclone Gabrielle, which caused $14 billion in damages in New...

Mar92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Oscar-winning ‘Flow’ The Silent Masterpiece That Brings Climate Change to Life

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The Oscar-winning animated film Flow has captivated audiences with its breathtaking visuals and powerful storytelling, earning Latvia its first-ever Academy Award. Unlike traditional climate disaster films Flow delivers its urgent message without a single word of dialogue relying solely on animation and sound design to tell its haunting yet hopeful story. A World Drowned, A Cat’s Journey At the heart of Flow is a solitary black cat navigating a post-apocalyptic world submerged in water. As it wanders through ruins of human civilization, the feline encounters a diverse group of displaced animals including a capybara, a secretarybird, a lemur, and a Labrador retriever. Together, they form an unlikely alliance, fighting for survival in a landscape forever altered by environmental catast...