Warming Climate and Deforestation – The Silent Catalysts for Escalating Mosquito-Borne Diseases
A recent scientific study warns of a potential 20% rise in cases of mosquito-borne viruses such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya over the next three decades, attributing this alarming trend to ongoing climate change. The [...]
Unraveling Hawaii’s Wildfire Threat – Climate, Land-Use, Invasive Species
Climate change, increasing temperatures, human activity, and the spread of combustible nonnative plants are all significant contributing factors to the severity of Hawaii's wildfires. In the past several decades, Hawaii's average temperature has risen by [...]
Bridging the Gap – Addressing the Disparity in Climate Financing for Agrifood Systems
Climate finance is a crucial element in the fight against climate change, and yet, the agrifood systems that account for over a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions receive a mere 2.5% of total climate [...]
Climate Change Poster Collection of the Day – Drought
Today's Climate Change Poster Collection features Drought, characterized by extended periods of less-than-average rainfall, can occur in any region, despite its general climate conditions. These prolonged periods of water scarcity can cause severe water shortages, [...]
Decoding the Impact of Coal Plant Emissions on Climate Change – A Global Study Led by IIT-Madras
In a pioneering study led by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, researchers undertook an in-depth examination of the impact of emissions from coal-fired power plants on climate change. The research, conducted amidst the Covid-19 [...]
Hawaii’s Escalating Wildfire Crisis – Climate Change Impact
Hawaii's unique climate and geographical features, once revered for their lush greenery and tropical beauty, are now a source of concern due to an alarming increase in wildfires. The idyllic islands are experiencing a surge [...]
