Tag: Climate Change
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Biparjoy Cyclone’s Lifespan Was Longest In North Indian Ocean Since 1977
Cyclone Biparjoy, which caused destruction in Gujarat earlier this month, was the longest-duration cyclonic storm in the northern Indian Ocean since 1977, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. Biparjoy, the first cyclonic storm over the Arabian Sea this year, originated over the southeast Arabian Sea on June 6 and had landfall over Saurashtra…
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From Vision to Action: UAEU’s Climate Solutions Journey to COP28
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is gearing up to host an unprecedented global event, COP28 (Conference of Parties), dedicated to tackling the urgent challenges of climate change. Recognising the pivotal role of education and collaboration, Universities Climate Network has fostered a strong partnership with COP28. Punjab, Sindh announce 4-day Eid ul Azha holidays UAEU (United…
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The Effects of Global Warming
The temperature on our planet is on the rise. If human experience is anything to go by, this may then be the hottest year. The downside to it may well be an increased wave of wildfires in different parts of the world taking place intermittently after short intervals of time which heralds an accelerated pace…
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Solution to problems lies in ‘National Dialogue’: Shafqat Mehmood
Appearing in Baaghi TV‘s program “Yasmeen Ki Baithak”, Shafqat Mahmood, leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), who did not leave the party after the May 9 tragedy, said that the solution to all current problems lies in a national dialogue. Tickets will be given to new people instead of those who left the party Election…
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Horrific Nova Scotia wildfires force thousands of Canadians to flee their homes
Wildfires are continuing to burn across the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, scorching hundreds of buildings and forcing thousands of residents from their homes. As of Tuesday afternoon, more than 16,000 people had evacuated from areas around the capital Halifax that were under an earlier mandatory evacuation order. No injuries or missing people had been…
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‘Vampiric Overconsumption’ draining the world of water: UN
In its conference on water security, on Wednesday, the United Nations (UN) urged governments to ‘better manage’ the essential human resource. According to the UN, about a quarter of the world’s total population has to turn to unsafe drinking water while the other half lacks basic sanitation. On the other hand, almost three-quarters of the…
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New Disease ‘Plasticosis’ caused by Plastic affecting Seabirds
New research has shown that animals and humans alike are being impacted by plastic use, with a new disease ‘plasticosis’ affecting birds. The study published on the Natural History Museum website highlighted that problems caused by plastic usage are increasing, with people and animals suffering from its adverse effects. Per the research, this new disease…
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Millions hunker down as storm hits eastern US, Canada
Millions of Americans hunkered down as a major winter storm hit the eastern US with heavy snow and ice knocking power out for an estimated 145,000 customers.
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2021 sixth-hottest year since records began: US government scientists
The past eight years were the eight hottest since record-keeping began in 1880, with 2021 being sixth warmest said US government scientists
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Pakistan, World Bank sign MoU to tackle climate change
The Ministry of Climate Change and the World Bank signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at a ceremony in Islamabad in the presence of PM Imran Khan on Tuesday