The second consecutive day of breaking temp records saw Sunday's global average reaching 62.76°F (17.09°C), according to the C3S. The period between Jul '23 and Jul '24 was the hottest on record. Scientists attribute this unprecedented warming to human-induced climate change.
Preliminary investigations point towards the Eloor-Edayar industrial area, known for housing several chemical and manufacturing industries, as the likely source of the pollution. This area has a history of environmental violations.
In Antarctica, I saw for myself & heard from scientists how ice loss is accelerating in dangerous ways.
Climate change is wreaking havoc. Fossil fuels are the main culprit.
At #COP28, leaders must act to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C & end the fossil fuel age.
The military operations in Gaza significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. The environmental devastation in Gaza has exacted a heavy toll on the well-being of its residents. #GazaUnderAttack#ClimateJustice
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The Char Dham project poses a complex challenge, demanding a delicate balance between the imperative for improved infrastructure and the protection of the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.
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Urgent action, dramatic interventions, and systemic transformation are required to avert the escalating threats to human health & the planet from plastic pollution. ✍️ Sign the petition today for a strong #PlasticsTreaty.
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📸 Greenpeace. #INC3
Fireworks, with their dazzling displays of light and color, have long been a captivating element of celebrations and festivities worldwide. Fireworks have been linked to a range of adverse environmental and health impacts.
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Mangrove restoration is key to boost #marine habitats, maximize #coastal defenses & unlock #BlueCarbon opportunities.
Learn more about @1t_org China Action 🌱 https://t.co/G3RxHqnRLu & #Mangroves Working Group 📷 https://t.co/OBKSVOuo6l…
Via @FriendsofOcean@wef
The US and UK militaries have generated about 430 million metric tonnes of CO2 emissions since the 2015 Paris Accords. This is more than the annual emissions of many countries, including Sweden and Denmark.
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World Tsunami Awareness Day
November 05
@fonindia
Fighting inequality for a resilient future
Tsunamis pose a significant threat to all of us, but they are particularly dangerous for certain groups of people, such as women, children, people with disabilities, and older persons.