Iran war disrupts global greener steelmaking efforts, increases costs
The Iran war has disrupted global steel trade, raised costs, and created uncertainty, potentially delaying critical decarbonization projects in the Persian Gulf region.
Urban water quality challenges low-income communities in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Low-income communities in Colombo, Sri Lanka, face challenges with urban water quality, including muddy water after cuts and dependence on pipe-borne supply with limited storage.
Green spaces cool urban areas by up to 2.5°C, study finds
A study in Guildford, England, found that woodlands, grasslands, and bodies of water can create significantly cooler microclimates in cities, reducing temperatures by 1.81-2.49° Celsius compared to built-up areas.
Indonesia wildfires cause widespread haze across Southeast Asia
Wildfires in Indonesia have caused unhealthy air quality in Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia. Over 444,200 fire hotspots have been detected across Indonesia.
Low-pressure system brings heavy rain and thunderstorms to Central and Northern India
A low-pressure system over Madhya Pradesh is causing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across central and northern India, with warnings of waterlogging and flooding in affected regions.
India’s future food security threatened by aging farmers, youth disinterest
India faces a demographic paradox: a young nation with an aging farming workforce. Low profitability and fragmented landholdings push rural youth towards urban jobs, raising concerns about future food production.
Guwahati’s growth chokes natural drainage, causing “artificial floods”
Rapid urban expansion in Guwahati is filling in hills, wetlands, and beels, disrupting natural drainage and leading to frequent "artificial floods" during monsoon rains.
Cherokee youth secure legal rights for Longperson waterway in tribal council vote
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the inherent legal rights of the Longperson waterway system. The effort was spearheaded by Indigenous girls aged 10-17.
South Africa’s spekboom restoration faces challenges amidst carbon market claims
Ecosystem restoration projects in South Africa's Eastern Cape province are planting spekboom shrubs. These efforts are part of a new carbon frontier, with challenges in successful planting and seedling survival.