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Mar212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

2024 Becomes Hottest Year on Record as WMO Warns of Irreversible Climate Crisis

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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a stark warning in its latest report, confirming that 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded with global temperatures surpassing 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time. The findings highlight worsening climate conditions, including rising sea levels, record ocean warming, and extreme weather events leading to widespread displacement and economic losses. According to the report, the global mean temperature in 2024 was 1.55 ± 0.13°C above the 1850-1900 average, marking a devastating milestone in human-induced climate change. WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo described the findings as an “urgent warning sign” rather than a definitive failure of the Paris Agreement goals, emphasizing that every fraction of a degree of w...

Mar192025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Global Construction Emissions Stall for First Time Since 2020 But Climate Goals Still at Risk

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For the first time since 2020, emissions from the global building and construction sector did not increase in 2024, according to a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction. While this marks a significant milestone the sector remains one of the world’s largest carbon emitters responsible for over a third of global emissions. The Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction 2024-2025, released on March 17, 2025 highlights emerging progress in decarbonization. Energy intensity in the sector dropped by nearly 10%, and the share of renewable energy in final energy demand rose by 5%. However the report warns that these improvements are not enough to keep climate goals within reach. Urgent Need for Stronger P...

Mar192025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Donald Trump Energy Emergency Sparks Controversy Over Fast Tracked Infrastructure Projects

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A new national energy emergency declared by former President Donald Trump has ignited fierce debate over the fast-tracking of major energy and infrastructure projects across the U.S. The United States Army Corps of Engineers recently compiled a list of hundreds of projects including oil pipelines natural gas plants, and mining operations potentially eligible for expedited approval. However after facing a wave of criticism from environmental groups the Corps removed the list and promised a revised version. The move has raised alarm among environmental experts who warn that bypassing standard review processes could lead to significant ecological damage, including the destruction of wetlands and contamination of drinking water sources. What Defines an Emergency? While federal law all...

Mar192025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Global Sea Levels Rising Faster Than Expected Warmest Year on Record Pushes Oceans to New Heights

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Global sea levels rose at an alarming rate in 2024 surpassing previous predictions due to an unusual spike in ocean warming and melting land-based ice. According to a NASA led analysis the rate of rise last year was 0.23 inches (0.59 cm) per year, significantly higher than the expected 0.17 inches (0.43 cm) per year. Scientists attribute this sharp increase primarily to the thermal expansion of seawater process where ocean water expands as it warms. In a surprising shift, two-thirds of last year’s sea level rise came from thermal expansion reversing the usual trend where melting glaciers and ice sheets were the dominant contributors. Josh Willis sea level researcher at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California say “The rise we saw in 2024 was higher than we expected, Ever...

Mar192025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Pushing Amphibians Beyond their Tolerance Heatwave Study Warns

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A new study published in Nature has revealed that two per cent of the world’s amphibians are already experiencing temperatures beyond their tolerance limits raising alarms about the impact of global warming on these highly vulnerable species. Researchers studied 5,203 amphibian species and found that 104 are already exposed to overheating in shaded terrestrial conditions. The study warns that if global temperatures rise by 4°C, as many as 7.5 per cent (391 species) could be pushed beyond their physiological limits, significantly increasing the risk of extinction. Amphibians are ectothermic meaning they regulate body heat using external sources. As over 40 per cent of amphibian species are already under threat rising thermal extremes could accelerate their decline. Scientists analyzed...

Mar172025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Climate Risk Index Reveals Global Inequities in Climate Crisis

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A newly released Climate Risk Index (CRI) highlights the devastating impact of extreme weather events worldwide, underscoring the urgent need for stronger climate adaptation and risk management policies. Unlike the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), which evaluates countries' mitigation efforts, the CRI ranks 171 nations based on the human and economic toll of climate-related disasters. The 2025 report, published by Germanwatch confirms that lower-income nations bear the brunt of climate change, despite contributing the least to global emissions. Over a 30-year analysis (1993-2022), five of the ten most affected nations were lower-middle-income countries including India, Myanmar, and the Philippines while high-income nations like Italy and Spain also made the list. The year 2022 a...

Mar152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Threatening Millions Addis Ababa Climate Change Fuels Global Water Crisis Global Threat

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In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a young girl waits in a long line for water, clutching an empty container. The queue stretches down the dusty road as families gather under the scorching sun hoping to fill their buckets before supplies run out. This scene has become increasingly common in cities and rural areas around the world, where climate change is disrupting water systems and leaving millions without access to safe drinking water. From East Africa to North America, extreme weather events wildfires, floods, droughts, and heatwaves are pushing water infrastructure to its limits. Rivers are drying up, reservoirs are shrinking, and contamination is on the rise. Scientists and policymakers warn that without immediate action, the situation will only get worse, putting lives at risk and deepenin...

Mar142025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Alters Rainfall and Flood Patterns Differently Over Time Scales

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A new study has revealed that climate change influences short-term and long-term rainfall and flooding in different ways, shedding light on how rising temperatures impact local and regional water systems. Researchers from Austria have provided the first comprehensive analysis of this relationship, using over a century of high-quality weather data. Their findings, now published in Nature, have global implications for understanding how floods may intensify in different regions. The study, led by Prof. Günter Blöschl of TU Wien (Vienna), shows that short-duration rainfall events lasting just a few hours have increased by 15% in the last 30-40 years. The main driver behind this increase is rising temperatures caused by climate change. Warmer air holds more moisture, while increased groun...

Mar132025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Unstoppable Heatwaves, Deadly Avalanches, and Global Negligence: How Climate Change is Pushing the World to the Edge

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As temperatures continue to soar across the country, climate experts warn that 2025 could be even hotter than the record-breaking 2024, pushing the world deeper into an environmental crisis. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has already issued heatwave warnings for multiple states, including Odisha, Kerala, and Maharashtra, while Bengaluru is expected to be hotter than Delhi this year. The rising heat is not just an inconvenience—it is claiming lives. In Mana, Uttarakhand, a devastating avalanche buried around 55 soldiers and workers at a border base camp, with many tragically losing their lives. Experts point to climate change as the root cause of these disasters. The western disturbances, which normally bring snowfall around December and January, have shifted to February and ...

Mar132025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Marine Heatwaves Surge 240% in Two Years, Triggering Global Disruptions

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A new study has revealed a 240% increase in marine heatwave (MHW) days worldwide during the 2023-24 summers, marking an unprecedented rise in ocean temperatures due to climate change, El Niño, and record-low cloud cover. The research, published in Nature Climate Change, shows that 10% of the world's oceans recorded their highest-ever sea surface temperatures (SSTs), reaching levels four times above historical averages. Extreme Weather and Oceanic Disruptions The prolonged marine heatwaves had far-reaching effects, influencing global weather patterns and triggering severe storms, flooding, and cyclones: Heatwaves struck the UK, North America, and Japan Severe flooding hit Ecuador, Libya, Japan, and Australia The Atlantic hurricane season saw near-record storms MHWs in...