climate change
Climate Change Threatens Kashmir's Tourism: Omar Abdullah Calls for Sustainable Adventure Tourism Diversification
Dec 17, 2025 10:22 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah addresses climate change's impact on Kashmir's tourism industry, highlighting diminishing snowfall in Gulmarg and advocating for tourism diversification. Speaking at the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India convention, Abdullah emphasized the need for sustainable tourism strategies including artificial snow technologies while acknowledging recent challenges to the sector and forecasting possible relief with expected snowfall ahead of holiday celebrations.
16 States Sue Trump Administration for Withholding $2 Billion in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Funds
Dec 17, 2025 01:04 pm CST
Democratic-led states have filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration for allegedly withholding over $2 billion in congressionally approved funding for electric vehicle charging programs, claiming this action undermines climate initiatives and clean transportation development across the United States.
The Global Water Crisis: How Tehran's Drought Signals a Thirsty Future for Megacities
Dec 15, 2025 04:56 pm CST
Tehran faces potential evacuation due to severe water shortages after five years of drought, highlighting how climate change and poor water management threaten urban centers worldwide. This analysis explores how food self-sufficiency policies, inefficient irrigation, and carbon emissions contribute to water crises in major cities, while suggesting sustainable solutions through improved agricultural imports, infrastructure, and renewable energy transitions.
Volcanic Eruptions Linked to Origins of Black Death: New Tree Ring Research Reveals Climate Connection
Dec 09, 2025 04:42 pm CST
New research analyzing tree rings reveals that previously unknown volcanic eruptions in 1345 created climate conditions that led to failed harvests and famine in medieval Europe, triggering a chain of events that brought the Black Death pandemic to the continent through trade ships carrying infected rats from Central Asia, killing up to 60% of Europe's population.
Adani Group Commits Over $75 Billion to Energy Transition: Building World's Largest Renewable Energy Park in India
Dec 09, 2025 04:42 pm CST
Gautam Adani announces a substantial $75 billion investment in energy transition over five years, highlighting the development of the world's largest renewable energy park in Khavda, Gujarat. The project aims to generate 30 GW of green energy by 2030, while Adani defends India's sustainability position by contextualizing its comparatively low per capita emissions despite being the third-largest electricity consumer globally.
Global Transformations of 2025: From Trumponomics to AI Revolution and Climate Crisis
Dec 08, 2025 01:18 am CST
The year 2025 brought profound global changes across political, technological, and environmental domains. From Donald Trump's return as US President implementing protectionist economic policies to the integration of AI in everyday life, the rise of Gen Z as a political force, escalating climate disasters, and renewed space exploration efforts, these ten trends have fundamentally reshaped our world and set the course for future developments.
Indonesia Flood Crisis: Over 900 Dead as Starvation Threatens Remote Villages in Sumatra
Dec 06, 2025 08:41 pm CST
Devastating floods and landslides have killed more than 900 people in Indonesia's Sumatra island, with starvation emerging as a critical threat in isolated villages. Part of a wider climate disaster affecting Southeast Asia that has claimed nearly 1,800 lives across five countries, the catastrophe has completely destroyed entire communities in Aceh province while the government faces criticism for not declaring a national disaster.
Climate Change Explained: Is Earth Becoming Too Hot for Human Habitation?
Dec 05, 2025 11:26 am CST
A climate scientist explains the real impacts of global warming on human habitability, exploring how increasing temperatures and humidity create dangerous conditions in certain regions while addressing common concerns about Earth's future livability and potential solutions through clean energy.
Deforestation's Role in Indonesia's Deadly Floods: Environmental Impact and Urgent Call for Forest Protection
Dec 02, 2025 06:02 pm CST
Indonesia's recent catastrophic floods claiming hundreds of lives highlight the devastating consequences of deforestation. Environmental experts reveal how extensive forest loss has significantly increased vulnerability to flash flooding and landslides across the country, particularly in Sumatra. As Indonesia consistently ranks among global leaders in annual forest loss, government officials and conservationists now urgently call for stronger protection measures and restoration efforts to prevent future disasters.
Ancient Climate Change: How Severe Droughts Led to the Collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization
Nov 29, 2025 08:03 pm CST
New research from IIT Gandhinagar reveals how a series of prolonged droughts spanning over 85 years forced the abandonment of major Indus Valley cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. By analyzing paleoclimate records and employing advanced climate models, scientists demonstrate how declining monsoon patterns and water scarcity gradually transformed one of the world's earliest urban societies, offering valuable lessons for modern climate adaptation strategies.