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Massachusetts’ 2022 drought pushed seawater into a coastal marsh, triggering an 83% crash in methane emissions; the wetland still hadn’t recovered a year laterIn 2022, Massachusetts experienced a significant drought that led to seawater intrusion in a coastal marsh. This unusual phenomenon resulte...- US coastal cities at risk? What a new study warns about sea levels surging by 2100Coastal cities face greater flooding and property damage from potential sea level rise. New research indicates oceans could rise significan...
- Why scientists are worried about Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier': How dangerous could disintegration of 'Great Britain-sized' ice shelf be for Earth and humanity?Antarctica Doomsday Glacier: West Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier," Thwaites, faces imminent danger as its eastern ice shelf nears collapse....
- Why Saudi Arabia imports sand despite being covered by desertDespite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...
- Bangkok issues high tide alert: What tourists should know as river levels riseBangkok faces a high tide alert along the Chao Phraya River. Authorities warn of potential flooding in low-lying areas and key roads as wat...
- The Sea Is Moving In… Are Coastal Forests Running Out of Time?Coastal forests in North Carolina and the Chesapeake Bay are transforming into "ghost forests" as rising sea levels push saltwater inland. ...
- The “Ghost Forests” of the Atlantic Coast: Why Trees Are Dying Standing UpAlong the U.S. Atlantic coast, ghost forests are emerging as a clear sign of climate change. Rising seas and saltwater intrusion are killin...
- Indus water drying, 12 lakh people moved out: Pakistan’s river-dependent region faces existential crisisPakistan Indus Water: Saltwater intrusion in Pakistan's Indus delta, exacerbated by reduced river flow due to dams, irrigation, and climate...
- Death of a delta: Pakistan's Indus sinks and shrinksHabibullah Khatti prepares to leave his village due to seawater intrusion in the Indus delta. Many villages disappeared, and the population...
- The tiny Pacific nation of Vanuatu turns to the world court as climate disasters mountVanuatu faces a climate crisis with rising sea levels and intensifying cyclones, devastating coral reefs and threatening communities. John ...
- Sea was once blessing for Pakistani city of Gwadar. But it's become curseGwadar, a coastal city in Pakistan, faces severe climate change impacts including rising sea levels and heavier rainfall. Homes and infrast...
- Going all Goan greenFocus on vulnerable areas 65% of Goa's population and significant economic activities are concentrated in five talukas: Pernem, Bardez, Tis...
- Major Himalayan rivers like Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra will see their flows reduced as glaciers recede: UN ChiefIn Asia, 10 major rivers originate in the Himalaya region, supplying freshwater to 1.3 billion people living in its watershed. "As glaciers...
- Sea levels up 4.5mm per year during 2013-22, several big cities at risk: WMO
- Rejuvenating Ganga can help fight climate change, keep Sundarbans alive: NMCG chiefAccording to NMCG Director General Mishra, it is crucial to have a minimum environmental flow in the river at all times to prevent the sea ...
- HCC, Dilip Buildcon JV bags Rs 4,167.7 cr contract from Narmada Water Resources deptThe project is to be completed in 48 months, it said. "This is our second order win in JV with Dilip Buildcon. We are proud to work togethe...
- Development’s effective tool to tackle environment degradationFor those used to seeing environment and development as being fundamentally in conflict with each other, Amartya Sen has now offered a fres...
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