Researchers from UBC Forestry, Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions & Bern University found that the global fish stocks in 103 of 226 marine regions had dropped considerably from their historical levels due to #ClimateChange. These stocks could drop by 36% in the 21st century if no #ClimateAction is taken.
In a survey published by IFPRI, it is expected that in #India, the average temperature might increase by 2.4 to 4.4 degrees Celsius by the year 2100 and #heatwaves might either double or quadruple by that time leading to an increase in vector-borne diseases.
In order to restore environmental degradation & support innovations in #GreenEnergy, Greater Chennai Corporation under the Chennai Smart City Limited in a welcome move has come up with initiatives that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by embracing #SmartEnergy solutions.
#MadrasDay #Chennai #NammaChennai
According to a study published in The Lancet Planetary Health, researchers from UNC-Chapel Hill found that the average intensity of hot night events will nearly double by 2090 increasing the burden of diseases by interrupting the normal physiology of sleep in humans. #ClimateActionNow
A paper published by Royal Society Publishing finds that, if #ClimateChange continues unchecked, rainfall-related volcanic activity will increase in more than 700 volcanoes around the globe. Urgent need to scale-up research efforts on climate-volcano impacts.
Every now and again an article pops up telling us that the day is not far when humans will live on the Red Planet. This is not, the writers insist, something out of an Isaac Asimov book or the ramblings of a Star Trek fan. In my mind whether the human race is technologically close to achieving trans-planetary habitation is not the question as much as whether we should be trying to do this when we’ve been such poor stewards of planet Earth.
As per UN Environment Programme, 80% of people displaced by #ClimateChange are women & girls. We need to empower women for disaster preparedness & provide alternative means of livelihood in the wake of a #ClimateCrisis to protect them from #GenderBasedViolence.
This survey questionnaire was used to obtain data for the CSR funds utilisation and human rights adherence by industries study conducted in Tamil Nadu.
This survey questionnaire was used to obtain data for the human rights violation held during the CSR activities of TPPs study conducted in Tamil Nadu.
The recent #Cloudbursts in #Kullu district of #HimachalPradesh, as well as the cloud burst which induced flash floods over #Amarnath cave, are due to faster evaporation rates from glacial lakes at high altitudes because of #ClimateChange. #ActOnClimate
