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Study Predicts Climate Change Could Slash India’s Labor Productivity To 40% By 2100

The maximum work capacity achievable by individuals in a cool climate was used as the benchmark for the study, representing 100 per cent physical work capacity   A recent study published in Global Change Biology highlights the potential detrimental impact of climate change on labour productivity in countries like India and Pakistan. The research indicates a […]

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The Cold Truth Of The Warmest Year – 2023

According to data from EU climate monitors, 2023 was 1.48 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial times, just below the 1.5 degrees Celsius limit set in the Paris Climate Accord    The year 2023 was the hottest on record for Earth, breaking the previous record set in 2016. The average global temperature from 1991 to 2020 increased […]

The Contribution Of Waste Management To Mitigating Climate Change

As we navigate the challenges of climate change, one crucial aspect often overlooked is the significant impact of waste management practices. The management of waste is not just about fulfilling a responsibility; it’s about wielding a powerful solution in taming the very driver of climate change—greenhouse gas emissions. The process of waste breakdown, particularly the […]

Gautam Adani Pitches For Balanced Approach To Energy

The share of coal-fired electricity in India’s power mix is projected to rise to 77 per cent by 2025, subsequently decreasing to 71 per cent in 2030 and 52 per cent in 2050 as renewable power gains traction  During the ongoing 28 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, billionaire Gautam Adani has underscored the […]

More Than 50 % Of Indians Face High Health Risks Due To Climate Change

Using 50 indicators across 640 Indian districts, researchers mapped exposure, sensitivity to the hot weather and adaptive capacities (ACs) to gauge health vulnerability Although everyone is impacted by climate change, these effects are not all the same. Better off people with access to social safety nets, education, steady jobs, and better living conditions are also […]

Hotter Weather Because Of climate Change May Mean More Mosquitos: Study

According to a recent study done by Virginia Commonwealth University experts, a warmer environment may result in more mosquitos as predators struggle to manage their population    As the cover feature in Ecology, a journal published by the Ecological Society of America, the study — “Warming and Top-Down Control of Stage-Structured Prey: Linking Theory to […]

Plan To Restore Mangroves In Ennore Creek, Says TN Forest Dept

This restoration initiative will be executed in collaboration with specialised agencies such as the Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University and the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF)    The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is actively developing a plan for the restoration of mangroves in Ennore Creek, where ongoing oil spill mitigation efforts are underway, according […]

Climate Change Is further Reducing Fish Stocks With Worrisome Implications For Global Food Supplies

A new study (which Aaron MacNeil contributed to) quantified nutrient availability from seafood through time considering the twin impacts of over-fishing and climate change    The health benefits of eating seafood are appreciated in many cultures which rely upon it to provide critical nutrients vital to our physical and mental development and health. Eating fish […]

COP28 Concludes: Global Consensus For Significant Climate Action Sets New Course

The two weeks of negotiations saw over USD 85 billion and 11 pledges and declarations committed to climate action   COP28, hosted in the United Arab Emirates, mobilised a significant number of voluntary pledges in the lead-up to its landmark final declaration calling for ‘transitioning away’ from fossil fuels. After over two weeks of negotiations, […]

COP28 Presidency Unites Leaders For Urbanisation And Climate Change Path Forward

The statement sets out a ten-point plan to boost the inclusion of cities in the decision-making process on climate change, drive multilevel climate action and accelerate the deployment of urban climate finance   The Statement was put forward at COP28 during the second Ministerial Meeting on Urbanisation and Climate Change.  At the event, the COP28 […]