TAIPEI — Early Thursday morning, Taiwan experienced the fierce onslaught of Typhoon Koinu. Directly translating to “puppy” in Japanese, this typhoon might bear a benign name, but its effects were anything but gentle. As it tore through southern Taiwan, it left 190 people injured in its wake, though no deaths have been reported. A Historic Weather Phenomenon Typhoon Koinu brought […]
BONN, GERMANY — The international community’s commitment to fighting climate change was put to the test during a recent fundraising conference in Bonn, where the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the United Nations’ principal climate finance mechanism, secured pledges of only $9.3 billion. This figure falls short of the amount raised during its last replenishment cycle four years ago. A Shifting […]
Europe’s rich beer heritage is under threat as the ongoing climate crisis is poised to transform the taste, quality, and pricing of this cherished beverage. Scientists warn that the ingredients vital to brewing beer, especially hops, are increasingly vulnerable due to the global rise in temperatures. The Hop Problem Beer is a tapestry of flavors, and hops play a pivotal […]
Florida — The usually sunny and clear Florida skies were cloaked in a hazy blanket on Tuesday as smoke from Canada’s raging wildfires traveled thousands of miles to affect the state’s air quality. This latest development underscores the vast and interconnected impacts of environmental conditions, even when they originate far away. Historic Wildfire Season in Canada The wildfire season in […]
HERAT, Afghanistan — A devastating earthquake that recently jolted the northwestern city of Herat has left Afghanistan grappling with one of its worst natural calamities in recent history. Rescue Operations Underway Two days post the cataclysmic event, rescue teams are ardently working to locate survivors beneath the rubble. Nissar Ahmad Elyias, the spokesperson for Herat’s governor, confirmed the ongoing efforts, […]
A recent study conducted by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency has ignited hopes of using seaweed as a cow feed additive to drastically reduce methane emissions. The report, focusing on innovative ways to combat climate change, has found promise in the likes of red algae and 3-nitrooxypropanol (3-NOP) to serve this purpose. The Seaweed Solution Researchers have identified that feeding […]
Over the past half a decade, climatic upheavals have led to an alarming 43 million children being displaced from their homes. This distressing statistic amounts to about 20,000 child relocations daily, based on the latest findings from Unicef and the IDMC. The Elements and the Innocents From 2016 to 2021, the main perpetrators of this crisis were floods and storms, […]
Recent research indicates a glimmer of hope for sea turtle species in the Coral Sea’s Conflict Islands. Notwithstanding the alarming trend of global heating leading to a predominant feminization of sea turtles, the Conflict Islands report an almost balanced gender ratio for newly hatched green and hawksbill turtles. The Crucial Role of Temperature Sea turtles, known to be highly sensitive […]
NAIROBI — The first-ever African Climate Summit has commenced, heralded by more than a dozen African leaders assembling to make a clarion call for fairer global responsibilities and adequate financing to combat climate change—a problem which, ironically, Africa contributes the least to. Seeking a Stronger Voice Initiated by Kenyan President William Ruto’s administration in collaboration with the African Union, the […]
GANGTOK – As the relentless rains beat down on the northeastern state of Sikkim, Lhonak Lake, a glacial reservoir, could no longer contain its waters, causing massive flooding. The aftermath is devastating: at least 10 lives lost, 82 people missing, including 23 army personnel. This catastrophe is not just a tragic event but an indicator of the bigger climate challenges […]