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2024 Hottest Year On Record: World Meteorological Organisation
The year 2024 was the hottest on record, a spokesperson for the World Meteorological Organisation said ahead of the release later on Friday of a comprehensive report incorporating the findings of several regional climate monitoring institutes.
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Roman Empire Flourished After Volcanic Eruption, New Study Reveals
A recent study challenges the long-standing belief that the Roman Empire’s decline was caused by volcanic eruptions and the Justinianic plague. Instead, the research reveals that the eastern Roman Empire, during the 6th century, experienced significant growth in population and trade. This new perspective, drawn from large-scale archaeological dat...
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2024 Weather Extremes Contributing To Fierce Floods, Crippling Droughts: Report
Weather extremes of 2024 are contributing to ferocious floods and crippling droughts, according to a new report.
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Climate Change Caused 41 Additional Days Of Extreme Heat This Year: Report
The world experienced an average of 41 more days of extreme heat in 2024 due to climate change, a new report said on Friday.
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Union Minister's Response To 4 Questions In Parliament On Manipur Illegal Opium Poppy Cultivation
Kangpokpi district reported the largest area under illegal opium poppy cultivation in Manipur at 17.49 square kilometres (sqkm), or 4,322 acres, in 2023-24, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said.
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COP16 Report Warns Over 75% Of Global Land "Permanently Drier"
Just over 75 percent of the world's land has been left "permanently drier" over the previous three decades, a UN-backed report coinciding with COP16 talks on desertification in Saudi Arabia said on Monday.
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Notre Dame Restoration Provides Insights for Scientists: Report
Five years after the Notre Dame fire, studies of salvaged materials reveal insights into medieval climate conditions, historic building techniques, and health risks. Scientists are using innovative methods to decode data from charred wood and stone to paint a clearer picture of France’s history.
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Climate Change Causes Decline in Rice Quality Across East Asia, New Study Suggests
A recent study highlights a decline in rice quality across East Asia due to climate change. Using 35 years of data, researchers found that rising nighttime temperatures significantly reduce the head rice rate (HRR), especially in Japan and China. The study also identifies solar radiation, precipitation changes, and vapor pressure as contributing fa...
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China Is Reportedly Trying to Protect Its Potatoes From Rising Temperatures and Climate Change Impact
In China, a major potato-producing nation, researchers are racing to develop heat-resistant potato varieties as global warming threatens crop yields. A study led by the International Potato Center (CIP) in Beijing indicates that higher temperatures, predicted by the end of the century, could accelerate tuber growth but lead to reduced harvests.
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Wealthy countries Agree To Raise COP29 Climate Deal To $300 Bllion: Report
$250 billion proposal for a deal, drafted by Azerbaijan's COP29 presidency on Friday, was panned by developing countries as insultingly low.
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UNICEF Report Flags Risks To India's 350 Million Children In 2050
India, projected to house 350 million children by 2050, must navigate critical challenges like extreme climate and environmental hazards to ensure their well-being and rights, according to a new UNICEF report.
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India Drops 2 Places, Still Among Top 10 Climate Performers: Report
India remained in the top 10 on a list of 63 countries assessed for efforts to combat climate change, despite dropping two spots compared to a year ago, thanks to its low per-capita emissions and rapid deployment of renewables, a report said.
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India’s Summer Maximum Temperature to See a Rise of 1.5 Degree Celsius by 2043, Claims New Climate Data
A new report highlights the growing climate crisis in India, predicting rising temperatures, increased extreme weather events, and food security threats. By 2057, maximum temperatures may rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius, with variations across regions. Changes in rainfall patterns could impact agriculture and rural livelihoods, particularly in the nort...
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Global Freshwater Levels Decline Since 2014, NASA-German Satellites Reveal
Data from NASA and German satellites reveal Earth's freshwater levels declined significantly after May 2014, with storage remaining persistently low. Research attributes this to global warming, major droughts, and human activity such as irrigation. The trend raises concerns over water stress, food security, and long-term environmental stability.
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Rising Seas To Cost Pacific Island Nations $10 Billion - Their 20-Year GDP
Adapting to a sea level rise of up to 0.5 metres (1.64 feet) will cost the three most vulnerable Pacific atoll nations nearly $10 billion - equivalent to about 20 years of gross domestic product - the World Bank said in a report on Thursday.
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2024 Hottest Year On Record: World Meteorological Organisation
The year 2024 was the hottest on record, a spokesperson for the World Meteorological Organisation said ahead of the release later on Friday of a comprehensive report incorporating the findings of several regional climate monitoring institutes.
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Roman Empire Flourished After Volcanic Eruption, New Study Reveals
A recent study challenges the long-standing belief that the Roman Empire’s decline was caused by volcanic eruptions and the Justinianic plague. Instead, the research reveals that the eastern Roman Empire, during the 6th century, experienced significant growth in population and trade. This new perspective, drawn from large-scale archaeological dat...
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2024 Weather Extremes Contributing To Fierce Floods, Crippling Droughts: Report
Weather extremes of 2024 are contributing to ferocious floods and crippling droughts, according to a new report.
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Climate Change Caused 41 Additional Days Of Extreme Heat This Year: Report
The world experienced an average of 41 more days of extreme heat in 2024 due to climate change, a new report said on Friday.
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Union Minister's Response To 4 Questions In Parliament On Manipur Illegal Opium Poppy Cultivation
Kangpokpi district reported the largest area under illegal opium poppy cultivation in Manipur at 17.49 square kilometres (sqkm), or 4,322 acres, in 2023-24, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said.
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COP16 Report Warns Over 75% Of Global Land "Permanently Drier"
Just over 75 percent of the world's land has been left "permanently drier" over the previous three decades, a UN-backed report coinciding with COP16 talks on desertification in Saudi Arabia said on Monday.
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Notre Dame Restoration Provides Insights for Scientists: Report
Five years after the Notre Dame fire, studies of salvaged materials reveal insights into medieval climate conditions, historic building techniques, and health risks. Scientists are using innovative methods to decode data from charred wood and stone to paint a clearer picture of France’s history.
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Climate Change Causes Decline in Rice Quality Across East Asia, New Study Suggests
A recent study highlights a decline in rice quality across East Asia due to climate change. Using 35 years of data, researchers found that rising nighttime temperatures significantly reduce the head rice rate (HRR), especially in Japan and China. The study also identifies solar radiation, precipitation changes, and vapor pressure as contributing fa...
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China Is Reportedly Trying to Protect Its Potatoes From Rising Temperatures and Climate Change Impact
In China, a major potato-producing nation, researchers are racing to develop heat-resistant potato varieties as global warming threatens crop yields. A study led by the International Potato Center (CIP) in Beijing indicates that higher temperatures, predicted by the end of the century, could accelerate tuber growth but lead to reduced harvests.
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Wealthy countries Agree To Raise COP29 Climate Deal To $300 Bllion: Report
$250 billion proposal for a deal, drafted by Azerbaijan's COP29 presidency on Friday, was panned by developing countries as insultingly low.
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UNICEF Report Flags Risks To India's 350 Million Children In 2050
India, projected to house 350 million children by 2050, must navigate critical challenges like extreme climate and environmental hazards to ensure their well-being and rights, according to a new UNICEF report.
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India Drops 2 Places, Still Among Top 10 Climate Performers: Report
India remained in the top 10 on a list of 63 countries assessed for efforts to combat climate change, despite dropping two spots compared to a year ago, thanks to its low per-capita emissions and rapid deployment of renewables, a report said.
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India’s Summer Maximum Temperature to See a Rise of 1.5 Degree Celsius by 2043, Claims New Climate Data
A new report highlights the growing climate crisis in India, predicting rising temperatures, increased extreme weather events, and food security threats. By 2057, maximum temperatures may rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius, with variations across regions. Changes in rainfall patterns could impact agriculture and rural livelihoods, particularly in the nort...
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Global Freshwater Levels Decline Since 2014, NASA-German Satellites Reveal
Data from NASA and German satellites reveal Earth's freshwater levels declined significantly after May 2014, with storage remaining persistently low. Research attributes this to global warming, major droughts, and human activity such as irrigation. The trend raises concerns over water stress, food security, and long-term environmental stability.
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Rising Seas To Cost Pacific Island Nations $10 Billion - Their 20-Year GDP
Adapting to a sea level rise of up to 0.5 metres (1.64 feet) will cost the three most vulnerable Pacific atoll nations nearly $10 billion - equivalent to about 20 years of gross domestic product - the World Bank said in a report on Thursday.
