In Somalia, the recent flooding in Beledweyne has exposed the deepening climate crisis. The scale of the devastation caught residents off guard, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address the worsening situation. With millions of people displaced and countless lives disrupted, the consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly tangible.
In recent weeks, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken significant action to address environmental challenges, including the climate emergency. The agency has issued a barrage of anti-pollution regulations, targeting issues such as toxic drinking water and greenhouse gas emissions. Among the noteworthy measures, the EPA has imposed the strictest-ever limits on carbon pollution from existing coal and gas power plants, demanding a 90% reduction in emissions or potential shutdown.
India has been leading the global renewable energy market in recent years. The country has set ambitious targets for renewable energy deployment, and it has made significant progress in achieving these targets.
A group of environmental organizations in Kolkata, India, has launched a battery-operated cart to collect e-waste from doorsteps. The initiative, called "Circular on Wheel," is part of a larger effort to promote circular economy practices in the city.
The Australian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Tanya Plibersek, has approved a new coalmine development, marking the first such approval since coming to power. The Isaac River coalmine, situated in Queensland's Bowen basin, has been granted the green light. The mine, to be operated by Bowen Coking Coal, is planned to produce approximately 500,000 tonnes of metallurgical coal annually for a five-year period. Metallurgical coal, also known as coking coal, is utilized in the steelmaking industry.
Barcelona, renowned for its vibrant beachfront, may soon face the loss of its iconic beaches due to rising sea levels and erosion. The city's coastline was extensively bolstered with thousands of tons of sand for the 1992 Olympic Games, transforming it into a popular tourist destination lined with beach bars. However, the current situation indicates a bleak future for these beaches
The 'Meri LiFE' app was launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on May 15, 2023. It is inspired by the Prime Minister's vision of a 'Lifestyle for Environment' (LiFE), which emphasizes mindful utilization instead of mindless and wasteful consumption.
In recent news, the devastating Cyclone Mocha wreaked havoc in Bangladesh and Myanmar, resulting in the loss of lives, numerous injuries, and widespread destruction. The storm made landfall in Myanmar's Rakhine state near Sittwe township, with ferocious wind speeds of up to 130 mph (210 kph). Tens of thousands of people along the coast were forced to seek shelter, while hundreds found themselves trapped by seawater and had to be evacuated.
In a new study published in the journal Nature, NASA scientists have found that Greenland's ice sheet is melting from below. The study, which was led by Michael Bevis, a professor of Earth system science at the University of California, Irvine, found that warm water from the Atlantic Ocean is seeping into the ice sheet through cracks and fissures, melting it from the inside out.
According to recent BBC research, the United Kingdom is experiencing significant delays in connecting green energy projects to its electricity system, jeopardizing the nation's climate targets. These delays are primarily caused by a lack of capacity in the grid, preventing the integration of new solar and wind sites. Some renewable energy companies are concerned that these delays will impede the country's progress in achieving its goal of producing 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035.
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Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.