Climate change
Research led by Serik Nurakynov from the Institute of Ionosphere in Kazakhstan has highlighted the critical threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) to high-mountain communities and ecosystems. The study, which spans from 2010 to 2025, emphasizes the transformative role of remote sensing technologies in overcoming traditional field-based limitations for
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Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, and flooding pose significant risks to both people and ecosystems, according to the UN Environment Programme's (UNEP) Frontiers 2025 report. The report highlights the increasing vulnerability of older persons to health risks, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where aging populations are concentrated in
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The Peruvian economy is severely vulnerable to the disruptions caused by El Nino Costero, a local version of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). This climate event triggers natural disasters such as droughts, floods, and heatwaves, which alter business cycles and pose significant challenges for monetary policy. Researchers have estimated the
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Scientists say that a hotter planet is driving more intense storms, including the devastating floods that ravaged Texas last week, leaving over 105 people dead. The storms developed quickly in a region known as Flash Flood Alley, where the National Weather Service provided a relatively good forecast, but the area&
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As climate change drives severe drought in Morocco, the country's agriculture industry has become entirely dependent on desalination. Azura, the tomato giant, has 800 hectares of farms entirely reliant on desalinated water, which comes at a high cost - both financially and environmentally. The technology is energy-intensive, carrying
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Vietnam's rice production has been severely impacted by climate change, particularly in the Mekong Delta region. A recent study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development highlights the financial and social consequences of this impact. The research emphasizes the importance of involving farmers in
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced plans to nearly double the forest cover of the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape (UMRBPL) through reforestation and natural regeneration. The goal is to expand the current 25% forest cover to 43% by planting 3 million new trees by
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As deadly flooding in central Texas in 1987 and other recent events have shown, climate change is making extreme weather events more frequent and intense, yet people and governments are often living in the past, failing to embrace the new norm of extreme weather and prepare for an even more
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Climate change is unleashing devastating consequences on Gilgit-Baltistan's water resources, warned Khadem Hussain, Director of the region's Environmental Protection Department. Rising temperatures, massive floods, and drastically altering weather patterns are just a few symptoms of the crisis. Hussain highlighted both internal and external factors contributing to
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Scientists from Qinghai Normal University, in collaboration with other researchers, conducted a study to investigate the impact of warming on microbial communities in alpine wetlands. The team carried out a simulated warming experiment in the Wayan Mountains' river source wetland, revealing significant changes in microbial community composition and function.
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As a devastating flash flood in Kerr County, Texas, claimed 27 lives at a summer camp, parents across the United States are left wondering: is my child safe at summer camp? While statistically, camp in the US is very safe, climate change is altering the summer camp experience, making it
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Scientists at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology have conducted a comprehensive study on the biodiversity and conservation status of fish genetic resources in three major wetlands in Bangladesh. The research aims to provide a framework for sustainable wetland management, emphasizing the importance of integrated solutions that support Sustainable Development
