Intentionally flawed: planned obsolescence and corporate environmental crime (Part-1)
December 1924 was a significant time during which several prominent light bulb manufacturers, including General Electric, Osram, Philips, and
Climate Change
Climate Change - Decline in tea cultivation
The impact of #ClimateChange on tea cultivation in #India is evident from the decline in its production from 16.22 million kg in January 2022 to 13.43 million kg in January 2023. We need urgent action to address the challenges faced by the tea industry. #ActNow
Climate Change - Impact on climate patterns
An Agu Advances study on Ocean Turbulence finds that under water waves could travel thousands of kilometers across the ocean and their impact on ocean mixing is far greater than envisaged. This will have a direct impact on the global climate patterns.
Environmental protection needs more than just the pure sciences and scientists
The Indian Environmental Protection Act, 1986, states that the term ‘environment’ includes water, air and land and the inter-relationship which exists among and between water, air and land, and human beings, other living creatures, plants, micro-organisms and property. The word ‘inter-relationship’ plays a key role in our understanding of the environment.
Melting wallets: The economic toll of climate change in India
Climate change is a global phenomenon that is affecting every aspect of our lives. As we bear witness to its unprecedented and devastating impacts day in and day out, we must also grapple with the reality that our global economy is not immune to its effects. Inflation, the persistent increase in prices of goods and services over time, is an economic phenomenon that has long been studied and debated by economists and policymakers alike.
Climate change - Increase in heart attacks
A study published in EHJ, found that a 10 µg/m3 increase in ground-level #ozone concentration was associated with a 0.4% increase in hospital stroke admission and a 0.75% rise in heart attacks. This underscores the urgent need for stronger #ClimateAction to reduce emissions #ActNow
Climate Change - Compromise on fibre-optic cables
As per Nature Reviews Earth & Environment research, the flow of digital info through fiber-optic cables lining the sea floor could be compromised by #ClimateChange. This could cause huge damage to govts & banks whose operations rely on safe & secure flow of digital info.
Climate Change - Increase in forest fires
As per a NASA report, nearly 1,156 forest fires were reported from #India between 13 & 20 February 2023. Not only does this lead to loss of forest tract but it also releases a significant amount of carbon dioxide exacerbating #ClimateChange.
Event Report on National Conference on Air Pollution and Climate Change
A report on the proceedings of the
National Conference on Air Pollution and Climate Change
January 31, 2023
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Climate Change - Climate Change reduce arable land and crop yeilds
According to a report by McKinsey & Company, #ClimateChange could reduce arable land & crop yields, impacting livelihoods of up to 80% of smallholder farmers in #India. This could have far-reaching consequences for our food security & global food supply chains. #ClimateActionNow
