Angolan communities migrate due to severe drought and resource scarcity.
Severe drought in Angola's Cunene Province is forcing residents to migrate to Namibia in search of water and food, leaving behind the elderly.
Category Climate Change
Nepal seeks $20 million climate justice from UN Fund after deadly floods
Nepal is demanding $20 million from the UN Loss and Damage Fund for devastating floods that killed over 1,300 people and damaged infrastructure, highlighting the impact of climate change on vulnerable nations.
Offshore wind’s dual impact: climate solution with marine ecosystem risks
Offshore wind farms are vital for climate goals but require responsible construction to mitigate significant negative impacts on marine life and seabirds.
Saltwater intrusion forces Gambian farmers inland, abandoning rice fields
Saltwater intrusion has rendered traditional rice fields barren in western Gambia, forcing farmers to move inland. Repeated crop failures are attributed to rising salinity impacting rice growth.
India Faces Heavy Rainfall Alerts for Multiple States as Weather System Intensifies
Orange alerts are issued for Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and coastal Andhra Pradesh due to heavy to very heavy rainfall. Several other states, including Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh, are under yellow alerts for heavy showers.
Petrochemical emissions may rise 50% by 2050 without intervention, study finds
Greenhouse gas emissions from the global petrochemical industry could increase by 50% by 2050, reaching 3.0 ± 1.2 GtCO2e annually, according to a study in Nature Sustainability. A small percentage of facilities drive the majority of emissions.
Low-pressure system to intensify rainfall across Eastern and Central India
A developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring extremely heavy rainfall to Odisha, with red and orange alerts issued. Other eastern and central Indian states will also experience heavy showers, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
North Carolina peatland restoration aims to curb climate emissions and restore habitat
A 23-square-mile peatland in North Carolina is being restored to curb climate-warming emissions and native habitat. Damaged peatlands release significant carbon dioxide.
India’s Monsoon Brings Heavy Rain, Flooding, and Heatwaves
India is experiencing contrasting monsoon conditions with heavy rainfall and flooding in eastern states, while parts of the south face heat and humidity. Bihar's flood crisis is worsening.
Indigenous Matsés community in Peru faces health crisis exacerbated by climate change
The Matsés community in the Peruvian Amazon is experiencing epidemics of malaria and hepatitis B, compounded by drought and state neglect. Climate change creates favorable conditions for mosquitoes, while dry weather impedes access to healthcare.