Climate Change

Climate crisis costing $16m an hour in extreme weather damage, study estimates

Climate crisis costing $16m an hour in extreme weather damage, study estimates

Analysis shows at least $2.8tn in damage from 2000 to 2019 through worsened storms, floods and heatwaves The damage caused by the climate crisis through extreme weather has cost $16m (£13m) an hour for the past 20 years, according to a new estimate. Storms, floods, heatwaves and droughts have taken many lives and destroyed swathes …

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People walk in Central Park as smoke from wildfires in Canada cause hazy conditions in New York on June 7.

Even short-term exposure to air pollution may raise risk of stroke, study finds

Researchers looked at the links between a number of common pollutants and risk of stroke. This past summer, wildfire smoke periodically blanketed the United States, bringing stinging air and hazy skies to the Northeast and the Midwest, regions that are unaccustomed to the itchy eyes, scratchy throats and breathing problems that come from being downwind of such …

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Rivers in peril: Battling pollution for a brighter and sustainable tomorrow

Rivers in peril: Battling pollution for a brighter and sustainable tomorrow

Widespread water contamination has emerged as a formidable challenge in India, with a staggering 1,95,813 habitations across the country reporting inadequate water quality. By Pratim Raha and Abishek Kumar Rivers, with their innate natural charm, serenity, and crucial ecological significance, have long held our fascination. They are not mere bodies of water but rather the …

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HCLTech grants $5 mn under CSR initiative to combat climate in Americas

HCLTech grants $5 mn under CSR initiative to combat climate in Americas

For the last eight years, the HCLTech Grant program has been supporting India-based NGOs, and now the same has been scaled for implementation in the Americas, the company said in a statement Scaling up its CSR initiative to address climate issues at the global level, HCLTech on Tuesday announced a grant of USD 5 million …

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Group Launches Innovative Way To Create Awareness About Climate Change, Environmental Sustainability

Group Launches Innovative Way To Create Awareness About Climate Change, Environmental Sustainability

A non-governmental organisation, Sustainable Solutions for Green Growth has launched an unprecedented augmented reality platform, “The Ecoverse” designed to transform the way people learn about climate change and environmental sustainability. A statement on Friday issued by Mr. Azeez Abubakar, the Founder of Sustainable Solutions for Green Growth, explained thateducation and inspiration are the keys to addressing …

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