Non-conducive climatic conditions have resulted in delayed maturation of cardamom beans in Idukki. These challenges not only threaten the cardamom sector but also have implications for the livelihoods of the people involved in cardamom farming.
Birds play important roles in seed dispersal & pollination. Their loss disrupts these vital processes leading to cascading harmful effects on the ecosystems. We need to ramp up efforts to #ProtectBirds with habitat restoration.
Erratic monsoons will cause sea level rise & increase extreme weather events. This poses significant challenges for water resource management, agriculture & disaster preparedness in India and other monsoon-dependent regions.
There is an urgent need for effective conservation strategies in the face of climate hazards like heat waves and extreme temperature fluctuations in order to mitigate sex-specific responses to Climate Change in wild animals.
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.
As per Elsevier study #ClimateChange induced extreme weather events impact insect populations by causing a spike in mortality. This in turn affects the relationships between plants, herbivores, predators & other organisms involved in the food web.
A recent Brown University study unveils novel insights into temperature-induced coral bleaching. This paves the way for innovative models and urgent avenues of future research in understanding marine ecosystems.
As per IQ Air report, 12 Indian cities were listed among the top 15 most polluted cities globally. This Air Pollution challenge remains a complex issue that requires sustained efforts & innovative solutions to protect public health & the environment.
A recent Nature Communications study of the populations of 19 bird & mammal species found that 70% of these populations are susceptible to extinction over the next few decades as the rate of their evolution significantly lags behind the rapid rate of #ClimateChange.
Article 6 of the UNFCC convention highlights the importance of communicating with the general public and engaging stakeholders about climate change and its effects, to ensure public access to information and to promote public participation in addressing the issue. This report is the summary of our month-long campaign "Climate Action Month", aimed at raising awareness of climate change among school and college students, corporate employees and the general public.