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May92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

15,000 Deaths from Wildfire Smoke Linked to Climate Change in U.S. Study Finds

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A landmark study has found that human-caused climate change led to 15,000 additional deaths from wildfire air pollution in the continental United States over a 15-year period ending in 2020. The research, led by Oregon State University and published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, is the first to quantify how many people have died as a result of climate-driven increases in wildfire-related fine particulate pollution (PM2.5). The study reveals that 2020 alone accounted for over a third of these deaths, during which massive wildfires burned across California, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, and the Pacific Northwest. These fires released vast quantities of fine particulate matter—PM2.5—tiny particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream, causing and worsenin...

May92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Nepal Cry from the Mountains: Melting Glaciers, Dying Forests and Nation on the Edge

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Nepal is one of the least contributors to global carbon emissions, is emerging as one of the most affected nations in the world due to the accelerating impacts of climate change. The Himalayan nation is witnessing a sharp increase in climate-induced disasters as glaciers melt rapidly, rainfall becomes erratic, and extreme weather events intensify. Between mid-2018 and mid-2024, Nepal recorded 32,375 disaster incidents, 91.2% of which were climate-related, according to the Nepal Disaster Report 2024. These events resulted in 3,672 deaths, 446 missing persons, and over 11,700 injuries. Infrastructural damage was extensive, with more than 57,000 homes affected and over 43,000 public infrastructure units destroyed. The primary factors contributing to Nepal’s vulnerability include its rel...

May82025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Wealthiest 10% Cause Two-Thirds of Global Warming Since 1990: Study Links Climate Crisis to Income Inequality

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Global warming refers to the long-term rise in Earth's average surface temperature due to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O) in the atmosphere. These gases trap heat, mainly released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas, along with emissions from deforestation, industrial processes, and high-consumption lifestyles. A new study published in Nature Climate Change sheds light on who is most responsible for this climate disruption and the answer points directly to the world’s wealthiest individuals. According to researchers the richest 10% of people globally are responsible for nearly two-thirds of global warming since 1990, with the top 1% alone causing 26 times more heatwave-related climate extr...

May82025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

April alarming heat signals accelerating global warming

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April 2025 was the second-hottest April ever recorded, with average global surface air temperatures reaching 14.96°C—0.60°C higher than the 1991–2020 average, and just 0.07°C below the record set in April 2024. The data, released by Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, provides another stark reminder of the intensifying climate crisis. Global temperatures 1.51°C above pre-industrial levels Last month’s global temperatures were 1.51°C warmer than pre-industrial levels (1850–1900), underscoring the continued warming trend driven by greenhouse gas emissions from human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels. This warming surpasses the 1.5°C threshold set as a critical limit in the Paris Agreement, which aims to avoid the most severe consequences of climate change. H...

May62025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Urban Climate Crisis Fuelling Asthma Surge: Pulmonologists Warn on World Asthma Day 2025

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World Asthma Day 2025, observed on May 6, highlights a growing health concern the increasing prevalence of asthma, especially in urban regions grappling with climate change and pollution. Doctors and pulmonologists are raising alarms about how worsening environmental conditions are directly contributing to this chronic respiratory illness. Urban Heat Islands and Respiratory Strain In cities, daily temperature fluctuations are becoming more extreme a phenomenon known as the urban heat island effect. During the day, concrete structures and lack of greenery trap heat, pushing temperatures above 30°C, only for the nights to cool down quickly. This irregular temperature swing severely affects human respiratory systems, particularly in densely populated zones where air circulation is p...

May62025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

As Seas Rise Farmers Face a Choice: Stay, Adapt or Move Global DYNAMO-M Model Reveals Future of Coastal Agriculture

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A groundbreaking new model developed by researchers at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam could change how we understand and respond to the unfolding crisis of coastal agriculture under sea level rise. Dubbed DYNAMO-M, the global agent-based model simulates not just the physical impact of climate change but the personal decisions millions of farmers may be forced to make as the waters rise: stay and adapt, or leave everything behind. 13 Million Farming Households on the Frontlines of Sea-Level Rise Presented at the EGU General Assembly 2025 in Vienna, DYNAMO-M offers one of the first comprehensive looks at how 13 million coastal farming households around the world might react to increasing threats from flooding and saltwater intrusion between 2020 and 2080. Unlike traditional models...

May42025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Reshapes Farming in Uttarakhand: Pulses & Spices Replace Traditional Crops

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In the hill state of Uttarakhand climate change is driving a major transformation in agriculture. Once dominated by water-intensive crops like wheat, paddy, and potatoes, the state's farmlands are now tilting towards climate-resilient pulses and spices as extreme weather patterns worsen year after year. A new report titled Water and Heat Stress in the Hills paints a grim picture: over the past decade, Uttarakhand has lost 27.2% of its cultivated land and suffered a 15.2% decline in total agricultural yield. The hardest-hit are food grains and oilseeds, with wheat and paddy cultivation seeing a marked decline. Meanwhile, pulses and spices are emerging as the unexpected winners of this climate-induced shift. The Rise of Resilient Crops As rainfall becomes erratic and winters turn drier,...

May32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Study Warns Climate Crisis Could Worsen Global Antibiotic Resistance, Poorer Nations Most at Risk

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A landmark forecasting study by Chinese researchers has revealed a troubling connection between climate change and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), predicting that global AMR levels could rise significantly by 2050 if fossil fuel-heavy development continues. Published today in Nature Medicine, the study projects a 2.4% global increase in AMR under high-emission climate scenarios with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) facing the brunt of the impact. But the study also offers a silver lining. If LMICs improve healthcare access, sanitation, and immunization, global AMR levels could fall by over 5%, more than double the projected impact of halving antibiotic use alone. Socioeconomic and Climate Pressures Driving AMR The research team, led by Peking Universi...

May22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Anxiety: How Growing Climate Crisis Is Deeply Impacting Mental Health and Social Stability

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As climate change intensifies around the globe, its consequences extend far beyond rising temperatures and extreme weather. An emerging crisis looms silently its effect on human mental health. From eco-anxiety and eco-grief to post-traumatic stress disorders after repeated natural disasters, people across all demographics particularly youth and the economically vulnerable are suffering emotionally. The economic repercussions, like inflated insurance premiums and rising housing insecurity, further compound this trauma. This article explores how climate disasters are emotionally scarring individuals, especially those in vulnerable regions, and presents evidence from recent research while proposing a multi-pronged path forward for prevention and healing. The Unseen Weight of Climate Change: ...

May22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Korea Deadliest Wildfires: Climate Change, Old Forests, and a Deadly March Inferno

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In March 2025, southeastern South Korea faced its most destructive wildfire disaster in recorded history. More than 48,000 hectares were consumed by flames, 32 lives were lost, and nearly 37,000 people displaced driven by record-breaking weather conditions linked to human-induced climate change. Over a dozen wildfires erupted on March 22nd and 23rd, 2025, and rapidly spread due to scorching temperatures, dry conditions, and fierce winds. By the time the flames were contained, the fires had incinerated more than 48,000 hectares over 20,000 more than South Korea’s second-largest wildfire event in April 2022. Uiseong County suffered the worst, recording 26 of the 32 deaths, with Sancheong reporting four more. In total, 45 people were injured and over 5,000 buildings including homes, far...