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scientists uncover micro/nano plastics in city air at levels 100-1M times higher than prior estimates—road dust and rain drive atmospheric spread. First 200nm detection warns of climate, health crisis.

Rising greenhouse gas emissions could boost extreme floods in the Central Himalayas by up to 84% by 2100, threatening communities and economies in Nepal and India.

Severe flooding has caused an estimated 4.3% decrease in global rice yields from 1980 to 2015, equating to about 18 million tons...

Tragically, recent flash floods in the central Texas Hill Country caused significant loss of life. Months of rain descended in mere hours,...

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Eastern Bangladesh is facing its worst floods in 34 years, with over two million children at risk, according to UNICEF. These unprecedented...

A recent report reveals that while two-thirds of India's population faces extreme flood events, only a third have access to flood early warning systems. The need for increased investment in early warning systems and active involvement of local communities is emphasized. Discover how states like Assam, Odisha, Sikkim, and Kerala are leading the way in building climate resilience through effective early warning systems.

Many developing nations would experience annual damage of over five per cent of their national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) if no coastal...

Glacier Melting/ flooding put the life of millions across the world, especially in four countries – India, Pakistan, Peru, and China –...

From drought in Europe to floods in Pakistan, the costliest extreme events caused by climate crisis led to more than three billion...