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What is Bomb Cyclone?

An important weather phenomenon is approaching the US West Coast, which is known as a “bomb cyclone,” and is expected to bring extreme conditions. A strong atmospheric river...

November 20, 2024

Dengue Surge Linked to Climate Change

Dengue fever cases are at record levels worldwide, with studies linking 19% of the rise to climate change, which is expected to worsen by 2050. Predictions indicate a...

November 18, 2024

Odisha Launches ‘Compendium of Regenerative Agriculture’

The Government of Odisha has initiated an important step towards sustainable agriculture. In collaboration with ICRISAT, they launched a ‘Compendium of Regenerative Agriculture’. This launch took place at...

November 18, 2024

India’s Energy Workforce Growth in 2023

India’s workforce in 2023 was about 566 million, with the energy sector providing over 8.5 million jobs, making up around 1.5 percent of total employment, according to a...

November 18, 2024

Temperate Rainforests Face Severe Climate Threats

Recent research marks that over 68 percent of these ecosystems could vanish by 2100 if current greenhouse gas emissions continue, which is termed ‘business-as-usual.’ Temperate rainforests are unique...

November 16, 2024

UAE Launches Global Energy Efficiency Alliance

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has revealed plans for the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance during COP29, which aims to double global energy efficiency rates by 2030 and also...

November 16, 2024

44% Coral Species Face Extinction: IUCN Red List

The recent report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) shows that 44% of reef-building coral species are now at risk of extinction, up from 33%...

November 15, 2024

What is Net Zero?

The urgency to combat climate change has led to global commitments to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The United Nations emphasizes the need for drastic reductions in...

November 15, 2024

What is New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)?

The 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) is underway in Baku. Delegates from 190 countries are negotiating critical climate finance measures. The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) is a...

November 14, 2024

Methane Emissions and Climate Change Concerns

Methane emissions are rising rapidly, and this trend poses an important threat to climate change mitigation efforts. Scientists and policymakers are calling for immediate action. Nearly 160 countries...

November 13, 2024

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