From the smog choked streets of Delhi to the industrial belts of Maharashtra and the coalfields of Jharkhand, millions breathe air that is several times more toxic than World Health Organization (WHO) safety limits.
Forests in Australia’s tropical north have undergone a significant transformation, shifting from absorbing carbon to emitting it, according to a new study by scientists from the Australian National University. Published in the journal Nature, the research identifies this region as the first in the world where forests have moved from being a carbon sink to.
A new Oxfam-IGAD report reveals East African countries receive just 4% of required climate finance, deepening crises from drought, hunger, and displacement.
Higher temperatures owing to climate change are causing an increase in dengue infections across Asia and the Americas, a new study has revealed. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, stated that climate change was responsible for approximately 18 per cent cases across 21 countries in Asia and the Americas between.
New Delhi: As global temperatures rise and heatwaves become more intense and frequent, scientists are warning that the human body may not be able to withstand as much heat as previously believed. According to recent studies and expert analyses, it is not just the air temperature but the combination of heat and humidity—measured as wet-bulb.
Seoul: South Korea is bracing for more potential casualties from heavy rainfall, with the death toll rising to 14 and 12 people still missing. The severe weather has affected several regions, with the southern county of Sancheong being the most severely affected, Al Jazeera reported. Sancheong has received nearly 800mm of rain since Wednesday, resulting.
