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Apr212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Karachi Faces Sweltering Heatwave as Temperatures Soar Past 40°C

Karachi is bracing for a punishing heatwave beginning Sunday, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasting temperatures as high as 41°C around 4 to 6 degrees above seasonal norms. The warning comes as parts of Sindh have already been enduring extreme heat for over a week. The Met Office has issued a public advisory urging residents to avoid direct sunlight, remain indoors during peak hours, and stay hydrated. Vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and pregnant women have been asked to take extra care during this period of intense heat. Health risks are on the rise as the heatwave coincides with prolonged power outages across Sindh, further straining public health systems. Hospitals in districts including Shaheed Benazirabad, Sanghar, and Naushahro Feroze are repo...

Apr212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Lightning Near North Pole Rare Arctic Thunderstorm Linked to Warming Climate

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In a groundbreaking discovery scientists have revealed new evidence that climate change is altering the weather dynamics of the Arctic triggering rare thunderstorms in one of the coldest and driest regions on Earth. A study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences by researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China has analyzed a unique thunderstorm event that occurred from August 12–13, 2019. The storm traveled across the Arctic Ocean, coming within just 44 kilometers of the North Pole the closest lightning ever recorded near the top of the world. Jianqiu Zheng a corresponding author of the study "This thunderstorm was unlike anything we typically see in the Arctic, developed during an Arctic warming event when warm, moist air surged northward over the ice cap...

Apr212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Earth Day 2025 Climate Crisis Demands Urgent Action and Bold Investment

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As Earth Day approaches on April 22 environmental advocates are urging people around the globe to take a stand for the planet amid escalating climate and plastic pollution crises. The message is clear tackling climate change must be the top priority for the health of both the environment and the economy. The past year delivered a stark reminder of what's at stake. According to NASA, 2024 was the hottest year on record since global temperature monitoring began in 1880. In the United States alone, twenty-seven climate and weather disasters each caused at least $1 billion in damages nearly matching the all-time record set in 2023. Wildfires, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes have increasingly become the norm placing lives and livelihoods at constant risk. Southern California saw tens of ...

Apr182025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Solar Power ‘Droughts’ Rising with Climate Change Threatening Energy Access in Developing Regions

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As more communities turn to solar energy to reduce emissions and power daily life, a growing challenge is emerging solar power droughts multi-day periods when demand for solar electricity outpaces supply are becoming more frequent and severe, particularly in tropical and developing regions. A new global study by Lei et al. analyzed solar power supply and demand patterns between 1984 and 2014, identifying troubling trends. During this 30-year span areas such as the western U.S., eastern Brazil, Southeast Asia, and large parts of Africa faced at least five solar power droughts per year with the frequency of these shortages increasing by nearly 0.76 events per decade. Climate driven changes in weather and energy needs were responsible for nearly one-third of all observed droughts during th...

Apr172025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India First Pollution Trading Market in Surat Cuts Emissions by 30%

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A ground-breaking cap-and-trade programme to control industrial air pollution in Surat, Gujarat, has led to a significant 20–30% reduction in particulate matter emissions while lowering costs for factories and boosting regulatory compliance a new study has revealed. Published in the May 2025 issue of The Quarterly Journal of Economics, the study evaluated the Surat Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) the world’s first market-based initiative for trading in particulate matter emissions and India’s first pollution trading scheme of any kind. Developed by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) in partnership with the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, the Surat ETS required 318 large coal-based industrial plants to install real-time emissions monitoring systems. Instea...

Apr172025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Tanzania Records Hottest Year in History Nighttime Heat and Heavy Rains Signal Deepening Climate Crisis

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Tanzania experienced its hottest year on record in 2024 driven by unusually high nighttime temperatures and a surge in extreme rainfall events according to the latest annual climate report by the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA). The country average annual minimum temperature a crucial indicator of nighttime heat climbed to 19.3°C, a sharp 1.1°C above the long-term average. This rise in minimum temperatures outpaced the increase in daytime highs, which averaged 28.8°C, only 0.4°C above normal. The disparity signals a clear trend of warming nights, with scientists warning of its growing impact on human health, agriculture and ecosystems. Nighttime warming leads the trend The warming trend was widespread, with northeastern highlands, Lake Victoria basin, southern regions, an...

Apr162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

2024 Turns Europe into Climate Flashpoint Record Heat Melting Glaciers Fiery Summers Alert

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The year 2024 etched itself into Europe’s climate history as the warmest year ever recorded unveiling the growing threat of uneven warming, violent weather swings, and rapid environmental degradation, according to The European State of the Climate 2024 report. A stark east-west climate divide unfolded across the continent scorching dry heat in the east, while the west weathered unusually warm, soggy seasons. Overall, 45% of the year’s days were significantly warmer than average, and 12% were the hottest ever, pushing Europe further into its position as the fastest-warming continent, said Florence Rabier, Director-General of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. Averaged over five years, Europe's temperature is now 2.4°C above pre-industrial levels a milestone with dire...

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

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

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 ...