Climate Change

A study suggests that high levels of aerosol pollution have offset higher precipitation levels caused by a warming climate. As greenhouse gas emissions raise the temperature of the atmosphere, scientists expect global rainfall to increase, but making regional precipitation predictions is challenging. And it’s at the regional level that these predictions are most important for many. …

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The Ganges basin, often regarded as sacred and essential to more than 600 million individuals across the Indian subcontinent, is facing mounting environmental threats The alarming impact of climate change will be felt on South Asia’s major river basins, including the Ganges, Indus and the Brahmaputra, according to a new report. It also noted that …

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A new study indicates that climate change is significantly impacting the seasonality of river flow, particularly in high northern latitudes. In Short Climate change is not only driving global heatwaves, parching droughts and intense glacier melting, it has also altered the flow of rivers across the world. A new study indicates that climate change is significantly …

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STORY HIGHLIGHTS While temperature extremes were found to be the top factor associated with the deteriorating health of babies, 16 out of 20 studies on air pollutants found that air pollution led to an increase in the number of children with respiratory issues. The extreme temperatures due to global warming have led to an alarming …

Scientists warn against alarming rise in pre-term births due to climate change Read More »

Acting against climate change was the theme of UNESCO’s last Campus, with a regional focus on Asia. On this occasion, six schools were gathered to analyze the impact of climate change in the region, and to discover solutions that enable us to take action: The Aga Khan Academy from Hyderabad in India, SMP Negeri 1 from Ciasem …

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