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Mar122025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Pandemic Preparedness Are We Ready for the Next Global Health Crisis?

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The world is struggling to control infectious diseases that should be manageable. Measles once near extinction has made a deadly return in Europe and the U.S. due to falling vaccination rates. Bird flu has spread across dairy herds in 17 U.S. states and has even been detected in cats, raising concerns about potential human transmission. Meanwhile polio almost eradicated has resurfaced in Gaza and New York. COVID-19 still claims between 500 and 1,000 lives each week globally. This winter hospitals in developed nations faced surges in flu, RSV, and COVID, exposing weaknesses in healthcare systems. Despite lessons from past outbreaks global responses remain slow, fragmented and politically charged. Over the past 60 years, four pandemics have swept the globe each revealing systemic failu...

Mar112025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Banana Exports at Risk as Climate Change Threatens Key Growing Regions

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A new study warns that rising temperatures caused by climate change could make banana farming uneconomical in many parts of Latin America and the Caribbean by 2080. The research published in Nature Food by the University of Exeter, highlights how climate shifts will shrink the best areas for banana cultivation while exposing more farm workers to extreme heat. Bananas valued at $11 billion annually, are a crucial export crop for many economies. However the study projects that 60% of current banana-producing regions will struggle to sustain production in the coming decades without urgent intervention. Socioeconomic factors such as labor availability and infrastructure also present major barriers to adapting banana farming to climate change. Since banana production is concentrated in dense...

Mar112025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Scientists Warn Climate Change Weakening La Niña’s Cooling Lose

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Scientists warn that climate change is accelerating so rapidly that La Niña natural cooling current may lose its effectiveness in the future. As temperatures continue to rise India is already experiencing prolonged heat waves with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting an early summer and record-breaking temperatures this year. IMD data reveals that February 2025 was the warmest since 1901, while rainfall levels were among the lowest in over two decades. Experts point to climate change as the driving force behind increasingly warmer winters and shorter springs a shift that is becoming the "new normal." Raghu Murtugudde an Earth system scientist at IIT Bombay noted that shifting jet streams strong winds in the upper atmosphere are directly influencing heatwave patterns. ...

Mar102025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Disrupts HIV Prevention Poses New Health Challenges

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A new study has revealed that climate change is making HIV prevention and treatment more difficult by damaging healthcare infrastructure and increasing exposure risks. Extreme weather events such as droughts and floods have been linked to worsening HIV outcomes, affecting both prevention and care. The research, published in Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, was conducted by scientists at the University of Toronto. They analyzed 22 studies and found that extreme weather events contribute to lower HIV testing rates, reduced treatment adherence, and increased risk behaviors, such as unprotected sex. Damage to clinics, displacement of communities, and resource shortages further complicate care access. “Climate change is creating multiple challenges in the fight against HIV,” the re...

Mar102025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Donald Trump shockwaves across the global climate community And Projects

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The re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has sent shockwaves across the global climate community. Within days of assuming office, Trump has issued executive orders reversing environmental regulations, including the withdrawal of the US from the Paris Climate Agreement. Climate experts warn that this move, coupled with the rapid rise of Trumpism, could have disastrous consequences for the planet. According to Harjeet Singh, a global climate activist and founding director of Satat Sampada Climate Foundation, “This is a massive setback for global climate action. The second term of Trump is set to be far worse than the first, with a more organized and determined push for fossil fuels.” Trump’s Climate Policies: A Systematic Attack on Progress During his first ...

Mar102025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Rising Climate Driven Wildfires to Reshape Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting

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Wildfires fueled by climate change are becoming a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, forcing scientists and policymakers to rethink how these emissions are accounted for in global inventories. Minal Pathak, an associate professor at the Global Centre for Environment and Energy at Ahmedabad University and a contributing author of the United Nations Emissions Gap Report, discusses the challenges of including wildfire emissions in global emission estimates and the broader implications for climate policy. The recent wildfires in California have once again underscored the devastating effects of climate-induced disasters. The Palisades and Eaton fires, which ignited on January 7, 2025, burned over 23,000 and 14,000 acres, respectively. By January 23, the California Dep...

Mar82025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Global Crop Production Faces Threat at 1.5-2°C Warming, Study Warns

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A major portion of global crop production could be at risk as temperatures rise beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius a new study published in Nature Food has revealed. The research warns that low-latitude regions, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa, will face the most significant challenges in maintaining agricultural output under increasing climate pressures. Threat to Crop Diversity and Agricultural Stability The study conducted by researchers from Aalto University (Finland), University of Göttingen (Germany) and University of Zürich (Switzerland), analyzed 30 major crops across four warming scenarios ranging from 1.5°C to 4°C. Findings indicate that as temperatures rise beyond 2°C a significant portion of agricultural land will be exposed to un...

Mar72025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Marine Heat Waves Surge by 240% Threatening Ocean Life and Climate Stability

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New Delhi: Scientists have raised alarms over a dramatic rise in marine heat waves with recent studies revealing a 240% surge in their frequency over the past year. These prolonged temperature spikes are wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems, intensifying storms and disrupting the delicate balance of oceanic life. Unprecedented Rise in Ocean Temperatures A study published in Nature Climate Change highlights how vast regions of the world’s oceans are now experiencing sustained heat waves at levels never seen before. Researchers from Australia and the U.K. warn that such extreme warming accelerates evaporation, leading to more intense weather events. The devastating Cyclone Gabrielle, which struck New Zealand in 2023, has been directly linked to this oceanic warming, underscoring the far...

Mar52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

California Billion Dollar Fisheries Face Collapse as Ocean Heats Up climate change

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In a dire warning for California fishing industry according to study the state’s most valuable marine species are on the brink of collapse due to climate change. Rising ocean temperatures, acidification and habitat loss threaten Dungeness crab, Pacific herring and red abalone, endangering fisheries worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The study conducted by UC Santa Cruz and UC Davis, found that several key species could face severe declines by 2100, with some already in crisis: Dungeness crab – A $45 million industry at risk as warming waters disrupt their lifecycle. Red abalone – Once a $44 million recreational fishery, it has been shut down since 2018 due to ocean heatwaves. Pacific herring – Stocks in San Francisco Bay have collapsed by 75%, pushing fishers out of busin...

Mar12025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Taranaki Drought Declared Medium-Scale Adverse Event as Farmers Struggle

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New Zealand’s Taranaki region has been officially classified as experiencing a medium-scale adverse event due to persistent drought conditions, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced. The extreme heat and lack of rainfall have severely impacted pasture growth, forcing many farmers to sell livestock early or rely on stored feed. "Conditions on the ground are becoming extremely difficult," McClay said. "Taranaki is experiencing persistent dry weather, and we recognize the toll this is taking on the farming community." In response, the government has allocated $30,000 to rural support groups providing direct aid to affected farmers. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is also monitoring conditions nationwide to determine if further intervention is needed. Rural Communities ...