Tag: Environmental Issues
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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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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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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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Leonardo DiCaprio Raises Awareness on Air Pollution
LOS ANGELES (19th Nov, 2019): Renowned American actor, Leonardo DiCaprio is amongst the few luminaries using his fame to shed light on the climatic and environmental issues around the globe. According to reports of Baaghi TV, the Inception star took to Instagram and raised awareness on New Delhi’s air pollution, calls it India’s fifth-largest killer.…