The effects of climate change, such as increasing droughts and floods, force women to travel long distances in search of water resources, affecting their overall well-being. Women, as primary caregivers in many households, bear the brunt of climate change impacts. Climate change is not gender-neutral. Its impacts are often more severe for women and girls,…
In this Climate Awareness Month, the British Council Digital Library has curated a list of five essential books that will empower you to understand, confront, and act on climate change. In a world marked by unprecedented environmental challenges, we need to equip ourselves with the most potent tool we have – knowledge Climate change is…
GENEVA (AP) — A Swiss Academy of Sciences panel is reporting a dramatic acceleration of glacier melt in the Alpine country, which has lost 10% of its ice volume in just two years after high summer heat and low snow volumes in winter. Switzerland — home to the most glaciers of any country in Europe…
DERNA, Libya (AP) — The death toll in Libya’s coastal city of Derna has soared to 11,300 as search efforts continue following a massive flood fed by the breaching of two dams in heavy rains, the Libyan Red Crescent said Thursday Marie el-Drese, the aid group’s secretary-general, told The Associated Press by phone that a…
GENEVA (AP) — Earth has sweltered through its hottest Northern Hemisphere summer ever measured, with a record warm August capping a season of brutal and deadly temperatures, according to the World Meteorological Organization. Last month was not only the hottest August scientists ever recorded by far with modern equipment, it was also the second hottest…
Last Updated: August 28, 2023, 16:20 IST Bill Gates said he was “optimistic” that the partnership between Breakthrough Energy and Reliance “will do even more to spark innovation and help bring scalable solutions that work for India and the world”. (PTI File) The billionaire said despite resource constraints, India has eradicated polio, reduced poverty, HIV…
Published By: Nibandh Vinod Last Updated: August 17, 2023, 14:03 IST WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY 2023: Every year on August 19, World Humanitarian Day is marked to honour humanitarian efforts around the world and to improve human well-being. Over the decades, in times of crisis, the resilience of the human spirit has prompted individuals to extend their…
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A large blaze burning on the Greek island of Rhodes for the fifth day has forced authorities to order an evacuation of four locations, including two seaside resorts. In previous days, the wildfire was confined to the island’s mountainous center, but aided by winds, very high temperatures and dry conditions, it…
BEIJING (AP) — Thousands of people threatened by storm-swollen rivers were evacuated in China’s northeast on Friday while areas on the outskirts of Beijing cleared debris from flooding that wrecked roads, knocked out power and left neighborhoods in shambles. China is struggling with record-breaking rains in some areas while others suffer scorching summer heat and…
Climate change and global warming are often used synonymously by people, however, they are not same thing. Let’s explore the difference between these two terms. Source link