Climate Central released a report showing that a quarter of the global population faced extreme heat due to climate change this summer. The use of fossil fuels and human activities are driving this trend, with 2 billion people exposed to health-threatening temperatures for over 30 days. 72 countries had their hottest summer since 1970, with…
Severe flooding has affected several countries in Europe and around the world due to heavy rainfall, with thousands forced to evacuate. Rising global temperatures caused by burning fossil fuels are making rainfall more frequent and severe. The science behind extreme flooding is linked to hot air holding more moisture, leading to more rapid evaporation and…
The recent glacial lake outburst flood in Sikkim, which claimed 14 lives, has raised concerns about the vulnerability of the Himalayan region to such catastrophic events. In response, the Centre has launched a national GLOF risk mitigation programme targeting 190 high-risk glacial lakes across four states and two Union Territories. The programme, led by the…
Central Europe, including the Czech Republic and Poland, is facing severe flooding due to continuous torrential rains. Authorities have issued evacuation orders in many areas, and the situation is expected to worsen as rivers continue to rise. In the Czech Republic, the city of Opava has seen significant flooding, with thousands being evacuated. The government…
Indian weather scientists are working on developing expertise to enhance and suppress rain, hail, and lightning in specific areas within the next five years. This means that they may be able to control weather conditions for events like Independence Day celebrations or during floods. Through experiments and the development of new technologies, they hope to…
Over 30,000 protesters gathered in Seoul, South Korea, in hot weather to demand more government action on global warming. The protesters, of all ages, marched with banners calling for climate justice and criticizing the current administration. They are urging for systemic change to address the urgent climate crisis. South Korea’s top court recently ruled that…
Over 30,000 protesters gathered in Seoul to demand the government take more action against global warming. The heat was intense as people of all ages marched with banners calling for climate justice and denouncing the current administration. The protest was organized by the 907 Climate Justice March Group Committee following a court ruling that the…
Mozambique has approved a massive mangrove restoration project that will see 200 million trees planted over the next 60 years. The project, led by Gulf-based company Blue Forest, will begin in November in Quelimane, Zambezia. The goal is to cover an area of 155,000 hectares, which is twice the size of Singapore. This initiative is…
Most of Poland’s rivers, including the Vistula river in Warsaw, are experiencing a severe drought due to climate change. The lack of snow, rain, and higher temperatures are causing water levels to drop significantly. Around 70% of Poland’s rivers are currently in the low water level zone, with the Vistula river in Warsaw expected to…
The world is facing a huge challenge with the increasing amount of plastic waste, and a recent report highlights the issue of burning plastics. With 440 million tons of plastic produced annually, most of it ends up in landfills. CBS News reporter Ben Tracy discusses the impact of this growing problem on the planet. source