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Apr142025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Storm Tide Threat Rises 10x for Bangladesh Amid Climate Change, MIT Study Warns

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A groundbreaking study published in One Earth has sounded the alarm for Bangladesh’s vulnerable coastline, revealing that destructive storm tides could occur 10 times more frequently due to climate change. Once considered a once-in-a-century event, these coastal surges could now hit the country every decade, especially under high emission scenarios. A storm tide a deadly mix of storm surge and astronomical tide poses grave flood threats to low-lying coastal regions. Bangladesh’s densely populated mega-delta, home to over 8 million people has long suffered from this dual hazard with historical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal claiming over 140,000 lives in single events. The study, co-authored by Sai Ravela from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) emphasizes that stronger sto...

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 ...

Apr92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

UN Warns Climate Shocks Could Slash 6% GDP in a Third of Asia-Pacific Countries

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A new United Nations report has issued a stark warning that climate-related disasters could lead to annual economic losses of at least 6 per cent in one-third of Asia-Pacific nations, threatening to derail economic progress and deepen inequality in the region. The Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2025: Understanding the Macroeconomic Implications of Climate Change, published by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) on April 8, 2025, underlines the region’s acute vulnerability to climate risks and the growing struggle of developing economies to cope with its macroeconomic impacts. Although the Asia-Pacific region accounted for 60 per cent of global economic growth in 2024, the report warns that many of its countries remain ill-prepare...

Apr72025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Brazil Pushes Fast Track Global Climate Action Proposal But Europe Warns Against Weakening UN Climate Process

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As the world struggles to stay on track with its climate goals, Brazil has come forward with a bold idea create a new Climate Change Council under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to speed up global decision-making and implementation. The proposal is being floated ahead of the COP30 climate summit, which Brazil is set to host in Belem later this year. According to Brazilian officials, the aim of the council would be to bypass the current sluggish pace of international climate negotiations and provide a more agile mechanism for action. The suggestion was a key talking point during the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin. While the idea has caught the attention of several European countries namely Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden they have voiced...