climate change impact
Global Crisis Revealed: WHO Reports One-Third of Women Experience Violence Worldwide
Nov 20, 2025 12:16 am CST
A comprehensive WHO report reveals that 840 million women globally have experienced intimate partner or sexual violence in their lifetime, with progress in prevention "painfully slow" at just 0.2% reduction annually. The study, covering 168 countries, highlights disproportionate impacts in conflict zones and climate-affected regions, with Oceania showing rates three times the global average. Despite proven prevention strategies, funding for women's safety programs continues to decline.
Super Typhoon Fung-wong Devastates Philippines: Over 1 Million Evacuated and Widespread Flooding
Nov 10, 2025 03:39 pm CST
Typhoon Fung-wong has left the Philippines after causing extensive damage, killing at least two people and displacing more than 1 million residents. The super typhoon submerged entire villages, cut power to numerous towns, and now threatens Taiwan as climate scientists warn of increasingly powerful storms due to global warming. This disaster follows closely after Typhoon Kalmaegi, which killed 224 people in the central Philippines last week.
Critical Water Crisis: Tehran's Main Drinking Water Source Nearly Depleted Amid Historic Drought
Nov 03, 2025 02:35 am CST
Tehran faces an unprecedented water emergency as the Amir Kabir dam, providing essential drinking water to the megacity of 10 million people, has reached critical levels at just 8% capacity. Officials warn the reservoir could run dry within two weeks amid Iran's worst drought in decades, forcing water rationing and highlighting the severe climate challenges confronting the region.
Hurricane Melissa: Category 5 Storm Threatens Jamaica with Catastrophic Destruction and Record Rainfall
Oct 28, 2025 07:49 am CST
Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm with winds reaching 175 mph, approaches Jamaica with potentially record-breaking destruction. Despite evacuation orders, many residents remain as forecasters predict up to 40 inches of rainfall, devastating floods, and destructive storm surges. The slow-moving hurricane has already claimed four lives in neighboring islands and experts warn climate change is intensifying its impact.
Nepal Death Toll Rises to 42 as Landslides and Floods Devastate Communities Amid Climate Change Concerns
Oct 05, 2025 05:34 pm CST
Heavy rainfall in Nepal has triggered devastating landslides and floods killing at least 42 people, with 37 deaths in the eastern district of Illam alone. Rescue operations are hampered by blocked roads while Kathmandu faces severe flooding. The disaster has stranded hundreds of travelers and highlights the increasing intensity of weather events attributed to climate change in South Asia.
The Survival Game: How Environmental Factors Determine Animal Coloration Strategies
Sep 26, 2025 05:42 pm CST
A groundbreaking global study reveals that animal coloration strategies - whether to hide through camouflage or stand out with warning colors - depend on complex environmental factors including predator behavior, light conditions, and local ecology. Research across 16 countries shows there is no single best strategy, with effectiveness varying by location, highlighting potential concerns as climate change alters habitats vital for these survival mechanisms.