A study by Centre for Biodiversity and Environment Research on insect biodiversity finds that high intensity farming & substantial climate warming are together depleting insect populations putting vital ecological functions at risk, threatening human livelihoods & food security. Urgent need to #ActOnClimate #ClimateChange
As per a study by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi, 13–16% of medicinal plant species in the Himalayas could lose their habitats from #ClimateChange by 2050 & 2070. We need reviews of current conservation strategies, including creating protected parks in the mountain ranges #SaveTheHimalayas #ActNow
Coral reefs have been severely impacted by ocean warming. As per Bloomberg Philanthropies Vibrant Oceans Initiative report, it is estimated that almost all of the Earth’s #CoralReefs will be dead in 30 years if drastic actions to mitigate #ClimateChange are not taken. #ActNow
According to a study by CEEW India, hot temperatures, low humidity & increased dry spells because of #ClimatChange has caused #ForestFires in #India to rise 10 fold between 2000 to 2019. Climate-proofing forests is the need of the hour. We need long-term mitigation and adaptation policies that will include smart technologies to curtail losses from forest fires. In the short term, we need robust disaster management plans, risk assessment, and forest-fire only alert systems. #ClimateChange #SaveOurForests
As per India Metrological Department, #India experienced its hottest March since 1901, with a maximum temperature that was 1.86°C above normal. It also recorded a rainfall of 8.9 mm, which was 71% less than its long period average (LPA) rainfall of 30.4 mm. #ClimateChange #ActNow
"#ClimateChange is making #India’s big dams dangerous" says Scroll. As per the data from South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and People, since 2009, 20 floods in the country have been as a result of dams breaking or excess water being released from it. We need legally enforceable dam operation rules. #ActNow
Scientists are baffled by the abnormal warming of Earths poles in recent times. These are ominous signs of what the future beholds. We have a narrow window of time to avoid very costly, catastrophic and irreversible climate impacts #ClimateChange #ActOnClimate
As global temperatures and emissions rise, so does the impact of climate change especially on the health of pregnant women and developing foetuses. In a study by JAMA Network Open, air pollutants have the ability to go deep into a mother's lungs, threatening her pulmonary health.
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#Recycling is unfortunately touted as the solution to #EndPlasticPollution. Companies want us to believe that as long as plastic is recycled consistently, there is nothing wrong with the vast amounts of plastic they are producing.
According to a recent Nature research paper, #ClimateChange has intensified the global water cycle by up to 7.4% when compared with previous modelling estimates of 2% to 4%. This will pose a serious challenge to global ecosystems & humanity https://buff.ly/3KL3am5 #Climate #Environment #GlobalWarming #ClimateActionNow #GreenNewDeal #BuildBackBetter #ActForEarth#ClimateCrisis #SaveEarth #ActNow