Climate change is a huge health crisis for humanity. It puts at risk the basic foundations of good health by affecting important factors such as clean air, safe drinking water, nutritious food, and safe shelter. Also, it has the ability to reverse decades of global health enhancement.
A recent United Nations report highlighted the obvious lack of finances available for climate adaptation, despite the rising problems faced by climate change around the world.
Vishnu Nandan, a devoted earth research scientist from Thiruvananthapuram, has set out on an extraordinary adventure to explore climate change by bravely navigating the severe circumstances of Antarctica. He spends five to six months a year in the icy tundra, tracking the decrease of polar sea ice using radar satellite data and field excursions. His job is not easy, since it entails putting radar sensors on the dangerous sea ice, which can be as dangerous as it is necessary.
A new study revealed a bleak picture of Delhi, the world's most polluted city. The city's severe air pollution crisis is causing a stunning drop in life expectancy, with inhabitants potentially losing nearly 12 years. This troubling discovery is based on data from 2021, specifically PM2.5 levels, which measure small particulate matter in the air. According to the data, air pollution in India grew from 56.2 g/m3 in 2020 to 58.7 g/m3 in 2021, exceeding the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended standard by more than tenfold.
Climate change has become known as a major security threat, serving as a trigger for war and escalating geopolitical conflicts. With a population of 1.4 billion people, India needs to understand the importance of addressing climate change in order to secure the safety of its residents. This involves both adapting to its repercussions and collaborating with the scientific community to find educated answers.
Air pollution reduction efforts could accelerate the rise of global warming, which is an unexpected outcome. According to research, as we work to reduce dangerous air pollution that kills millions of people prematurely each year, we may unintentionally expose ourselves to more intense heat waves and greater temperatures.
According to a recent study from Durham University, graphic warnings similar to those found on cigarette packets could be a successful approach to reducing meat consumption. These warnings included powerful visuals and messaging emphasising the negative implications of meat farming on global warming, health, and possible pandemics.
Since the Rio Summit three decades ago, climate change has progressed from a mere challenge to an urgent crisis.
Rising temperatures caused by climate change put at risk the heart health of Americans, particularly the elderly and adults. According to a recent study published in the journal Circulation, the combination of temperature and humidity, known as the heat index, topped 90 degrees on average for 54 days per summer in the United States between 2008 and 2019. This sweltering weather caused an estimated 1,700 extra cardiovascular deaths per year.
The upcoming United Nations COP28 climate summit faces significant obstacles and differences, as more than 70 environment ministers and 100 state delegations convened in Abu Dhabi to prepare for the conference, which is set to begin on November 30 in Dubai. The selection of the United Arab Emirates, a petrostate, as the host country has prompted concerns about the country's ability to shepherd the world towards a sustainable, low-carbon future, especially given that 2023 is on course to be the hottest year ever recorded globally, emphasizing the need for action.
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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.