Jaipur (Rajasthan) — The South Asia Clean Energy Forum, held from October 22 to 24 in Jaipur, is convening leaders from across the region to tackle the mounting challenges posed by climate change, including rising temperatures, energy demands, and the need for resilient infrastructure. South Asia, home to nearly a …
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Monsoon Furry triggered by climate change in Himachal
Dr. Seema Javed The havoc caused by last year’s flood and landslides in Himachal are still fresh in our minds . Once again this year the Monsoon Furry has triggered flash floods and landslides across Himachal Pradesh. Malana Dam on Parvati river broke due to cloud burst and the raging …
Read More »Loss of Vegetation can release up to 146 Billion MetricTons of CO2
Dr. Seema Javed A new published in “nature communications” suggests that the loss of plant species due to climate change and human activities could release vast amounts of stored carbon into the atmosphere and accelerate climate change further more. The researchers estimate that losing plant diversity worldwide could release up-to …
Read More »Climate Change has heightened the threat to Asia’s infrastructure and socioeconomic sustainability
Dr. Seema Javed The latest report from Climate Change Tracker reveals a dire situation in Asia, with rapidly rising temperatures and escalating risks to communities. The report further solidifies the undeniable scientific consensus that climate change is rapidly intensifying, leaving us limited time to act. As the most populous continent, …
Read More »Now climate chenge is causing sleepless nights in India
Nighttime temperatures have increased even more rapidly than daytime temperatures as the world heats up due to climate change, primarily caused by burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. The new analysis shows that approximately 50 to 80 days each year were added above this threshold by climate change …
Read More »Boilling India with soaring high Temperatures
Dr. Seema Javed Delhi , Hariyana and Chandigarh have touched 50 degrees Celsius temperatures during day time. As a large part of India sizzle with unliveable heat. The climate crisis caused by climate change has caused boiling temperatures making life unbearable not only for humans but also for animals. …
Read More »Climate change made extreme April heat affecting billions of people in Asia hotter and more likely
Dr. Seema Javed Extreme temperatures above 40°C that impacted billions of people across Asia in April were made hotter and more likely by human-caused climate change, according to an analysis by an international team of leading climate scientists from the World Weather Attribution group. The study highlights how heatwaves intensified by …
Read More »speeding-up.” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
Dr. Seema javed “Never have we been so close – albeit on a temporary basis at the moment – to the 1.5° C lower limit of the Paris Agreement on climate change.” said WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo. “The WMO community is sounding the Red Alert to the world.” …
Read More »Climate change increases risks of hot weather for Holi
Dr. Seema Javed According to a report by Climate Central -Warming trends in India increase the chances of uncomfortably and possibly dangerously hot conditions during March-April. The northern and western regions of India have the fastest warming, with the largest change since 1970 in March occurring in Jammu and Kashmir …
Read More »speeding-up.” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
Dr. Seema javed “Never have we been so close – albeit on a temporary basis at the moment – to the 1.5° C lower limit of the Paris Agreement on climate change.” said WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo. “The WMO community is sounding the Red Alert to the world.” “Climate …
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