Climate change is creating havoc in the lives of millions of people worldwide. Mitigating and adapting to climate change with rapid and unprecedented measures at the systemic level is of utmost importance if we plan to leave a liveable planet for future generations.
A study in the Nature Climate found that the survival of 65 % of the insect species studied is at risk by the next century due to climate-mediated changes in thermal stress which destabilises animal populations & promotes extinction risk. #BiodiversityLoss #COP15
Tamil Nadu has made significant strides in renewable energy, with a higher installed capacity than non-renewable energy. However, this progress is yet to be reflected in the state’s electricity mix. This report explores Tamil Nadu’s transition to green energy and assesses public perception of renewable energy sources.
According to a World Bank report, by 2030 #India will be one of the first to experience severe #ClimateChange induced heatwaves breaking the human survivability limit and putting nearly 4.5% of its GDP at risk. #ActOnClimate
University of Adelaide & Utrecht University scientists found in a review of 965 studies that the oxygen level in rivers is decreasing due to higher temperatures. Droughts & heatwaves further worsen salinity & pollutants, causing significant environmental concerns.
The repeated floods in 2019 & 2021 in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur district cause #ClimateAnxiety, especially among the vulnerable. Improving surveillance, access to #MentalHealth care, & monitoring psychosocial impacts could reduce these risks linked to #ClimateChange.
According to a study by American Academy of Neurology, the rise in neurological diseases such as migraines, strokes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis is attributed to #ClimateChange. #MentalHealthMatters #ActOnClimate
According to World Air Quality Report 2021, released by IQ Air, none of the cities in #India meet the WHO #AirQuality guidelines. If we want to leave a liveable planet for future generations the only way forward is to wean off #fossilfuel dependency & embrace #RenewableEnergy. #NationalPollutionControlDay
According to a study by Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences #Mangroves in the Indian coasts that act like coastal guards have shrunk due to #ClimateChange. It is estimated that by 2070, mangroves would have reduced by 50% especially in the southern coast of #India #ActOnClimate
Rich nations promised to channel US$100 billion a year to less wealthy nations, to help them adapt to climate change but nothing happened so far! This edition of St(o)ppwatch brings you news on loss and damage fund, eco-anxiety and much more!