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Climate Change Disrupts Global Water Cycle, Triggering Extreme Floods and Droughts
Dubai’s record rainfall and extreme rainfall at Mayhem in Mecca highlights the growing threat of climate change-induced weather events across the globe. A recent global study highlights the significant impact of climate change on the Earth’s water cycle, leading to more frequent and intense weather extremes, such as floods and droughts. In Dubai, record-breaking rainfall…
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2025: A Crucial Year for the Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon rainforest, vital for global climate stability, faces a critical year in 2025 following a turbulent 2024. Spanning several South American countries, the rainforest acts as a major carbon sink, essential for regulating Earth’s climate. However, rampant deforestation and climate change are pushing it to the brink. In January 2025, Belém, Brazil, will host…
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International Mountain Day: Afforestation initiatives repair the Himalayan ecosystem
Augmented green cover is vital for countering the impact of global warming According to eco-scientists, the Himalayas, the biodiversity hotspot home to thousands of species of plants, birds and mammals, play a crucial role in regulating India’s environmental and climatic conditions. However, these mountains face increasing threats from climate change, overexploitation and pollution, which endanger…
