Tag: Climate Change
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Thousands Missing After Storm hit Spanish Coastal City, Valencia
VALENCIA (2nd November, 2024): Nearly 2,000 people reported missing after Spain’s coastal city of Valencia hit by monstrous storm forcing Palma to go into lockdown over fear the tourist hotspot of Majorca may be the next target. Valencia, which is Spain’s third-largest city, located on the Mediterranean coast known for its unique cultural and architectural…
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Methane rising faster than other greenhouse gases: Researchers
PARIS: Concentrations of a vital greenhouse gas (GHG) methane (chemical formula CH3), in the atmosphere are rising at a speeding pace, endangering efforts by countries to meet their climate targets, researchers warned on Tuesday. “Methane is rising quicker in relative terms than any bigger greenhouse gas and is now 2.6-fold higher than in pre-industrial…
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Lahore | Fly Jinnah Pilot Falls Ill Mid-flight, Cabin Crew Dies
Flight heading from Lahore to Karachi forced to reland in Lahore due to climate change after the crew’s health deteriorated. In the incident, two pilots fell ill while one cabin crew passed away. The incident occurred on May 24, Fly Jinnah’s flight Airbus A320-200, registration AP-BOV was about to depart from Lahore to Karachi when…
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The Summer Fires
Margalla Hills first and now Pabbi Kharian, it doesn’t come with a surprise. Perhaps this is a sequel to a change in the changing climatic conditions we witness yearly. This warrants more rains, flooding, and even raging fires that can engulf areas leaving a verdant paradise into ash and dust. As this cataclysmic change kicks…
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The Far-reaching Consequences of Climate Change
Climate change continues to have widespread and detrimental effects on our planet, with impacts ranging from extreme weather events to the alarming decline in Arctic Sea ice. These repercussions are observable across the globe, albeit to varying degrees. Extreme weather events, characterized by both intense heat and cold waves, have become increasingly prevalent. Prolonged and…
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Bangladeshi Climate Campaigner dead at 71, tributes pour in
DHAKA: Veteran Bangladeshi climate scientist and campaigner, Saleemul Huq, a ‘driving force for climate justice’ has reportedly passed away at the age of 71, on Sunday. Saleemul Huq’s death was announced by the think tank he directed, after which tributes started to pour in from climate campaigners, diplomats and others. Tasneem Essop, head of the…
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Morocco earthquake ‘deadliest’ in years
MARRAKECH: A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, considered to be the “deadliest” in recent years, and claimed the lives of over six hundred people. According to reports of Morocco’s state-run TV Al Aoula, citing the Interior Ministry, almost 632 people have been reported dead with another 329 injured of which fifty-one are…
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Dire implications as Hottest Oceanic Temperatures recorded: Experts
Experts caution against dire implications for planet Earth, as oceans hit their “hottest ever” recorded temperatures due to rising climate change. According to the European Union (EU)’s Copernicus, the average daily global sea temperatures since 2016 were reportedly beaten this week by reaching 20.96C. According to Copernicus, oceans are a significant “climate regulator” as they…
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Will Pakistan be dry & barren by 2025?
The major factors driving this impending disaster are multi-dimensional. Increasing population is placing stress on water needs. The estimated current population is over 220 million. The demand for water can reach as high as 274 million acre-feet as opposed to the supply of 191 million acre-feet as per a report of Asian Lite. The second…
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NDMA issues Casualty Report over countrywide Rain spell
According to a Baaghi TV report, apart from many cities of Punjab, including in its provincial capital Lahore, Karachi is experiencing rain showers. According to reports, rains in Lahore started in the morning and continued till the afternoon with power outages in many areas due to heavy rains. Despite the weather becoming pleasant, the roof…