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Apr72025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Experts Call for Unified Climate Strategy to Protect Kolkata and Sundarbans Push for Revival of Trams

The climate futures of Kolkata and the Sundarbans are deeply intertwined, and experts now warn that failing to address them together could worsen the vulnerabilities of both regions. In a recent meeting held in Kolkata, scientists, activists, and urban planners came together to issue the ‘Kolkata Declaration 2025’, calling for an integrated climate security strategy, particularly highlighting the revival of eco-friendly public transport like trams as part of the solution. The air and water pollution from Kolkata is degrading the Sundarbans mangroves, which in turn weakens the city’s natural shield against cyclones and extreme weather. Experts said that despite being just 100 km apart, Kolkata and the Sundarbans are often dealt with separately in climate policies a mistake that needs urg...

Apr52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

El Niño Now Lasts Longer Hits Harder Scientists Warn of Deepening Global Crisis

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El Niño, the notorious climate disruptor, is evolving and not in a good way. Once known for its irregular but relatively short-lived bouts of weather chaos, new research reveals that both El Niño and La Niña are now persisting longer, bringing amplified and prolonged destruction to ecosystems, economies and communities worldwide. Triggered by shifts in Pacific Ocean temperatures, El Niño and its cold-phase counterpart La Niña have long reshaped global weather drying out regions like Africa and Australia, flooding the Americas, and damaging agriculture and fisheries. The 1997-98 El Niño alone caused an estimated $5.7 trillion in global income losses. But what's emerging now is far more alarming. A recent study combining fossilised coral records and cutting-edge climate models revea...

Apr42025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Fungi Face Extinction Threat Climate Action Boosts Economies Weekly Nature & Climate Roundup

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A third of the world’s most threatened fungi species are on the brink of extinction, climate action is set to boost global GDP, and extreme weather events continue to make headlines. Here’s your quick catch-up on the top climate and nature stories this week. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has warned that 411 of 1,300 threatened fungi species are at risk of extinction. These "unsung heroes of life on Earth" play a crucial role in ecosystems by nourishing plants, recycling nutrients, and supporting biodiversity. However, climate change, deforestation, illegal logging, and land conversion for agriculture are wiping them out. In the U.S. alone, more than 50 fungi species are endangered due to changing fire patterns. The IUCN is calling for better forest managem...

Apr42025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Four Hurricane Names Retired After Storm Destruction Across Americas WMO Replaces

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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially retired four hurricane names from the 2024 season Beryl, Helene, Milton, and John after these powerful storms caused major destruction and loss of life across the Americas. These names will never be used again due to the severe damage they brought to countries like the U.S., Mexico, and Caribbean nations. In their place, new names have been chosen: Brianna, Holly, and Miguel for the Atlantic region, and Jake for the eastern Pacific. Hurricane names are retired when a storm is so deadly or expensive that using the same name again in the future would be disrespectful to victims or confusing to the public. This is part of a global effort to improve public safety and disaster communication. Michael Brennan, Chair of the WMO Hu...

Apr42025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Women Bear the Brunt of Climate Disasters: Experts Call for Gender-Disaggregated Data to Shape Better Disaster Response

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Experts have said that women are more affected by climate disasters like floods, droughts, and heatwaves but there is not enough data to show exactly how. Without proper gender-wise data, it’s hard to make good plans and policies to help women during such disasters. At a recent workshop in Delhi, experts from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and UN Women said that collecting data on how disasters affect women differently is very important. For example, during a flood or cyclone, we often don’t know how many women got hurt, lost their income, or were displaced. Susan Ferguson from UN Women said that most rural women work in farming or informal jobs and suffer more when disasters hit. “We need clear data about women so that governments can make better plans and provide...

Apr32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

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

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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...

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...