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!
This blog is a continuation of the ‘environmental crime: a brief introduction’ blog and is aimed at helping the reader understand the limitations of how environmental crime data in India is compiled.
#ClimateChange & the resulting chronic heat #stress in livestock suppresses their immune response & hampers the efficacy of vaccinations. This increased incidence of diseases can fuel an overuse of antibiotics & worsen antibiotic resistance.
As #COP27 is nearing completion, there seems to be a "breakdown in trust" between global north & south to deliver a deal that can save the world as negotiators remain divided on a number of significant issues. Antonio Guterres urges nations to "stand and deliver".
A paper published in PeerJ Publishing by Wits University finds that changing weather patterns cause mountain glaciers to melt threatening water supply, especially in dry continental areas of Asia, North America, South America & Europe. #ClimateChange #WaterCrisis #ActNow
#ClimateChange is causing catastrophic destruction affecting the lives of billions of people worldwide. This video explains the fundamentals of the changes we are imposing on earth & the impact this has on people, their livelihoods & entire ecosystems. It explains why we must act NOW to address this very present & immediate danger that we are all facing or lose this planet that is home to us & thousands of other species. This video is a great tool for use with schools, colleges & in other community events.