Emerging Economies Climate Report 2022
The report reveals that over half of companies in emerging economies have been impacted by extreme weather events over the last 12 months.The report shows that 58% of companies in Africa and South Asia
Drought
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It's Official: March was Warmest Ever in United States
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has maintained records of weather and climate since the late 1800s. According to these records, the month of March, 2012 has set a new record
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TN gets Centre’s pat for setting up RWH system
After securing first rank in providing potable water to rural habitations along with a special bonus, Tamil Nadu has been rated number one by the Water Resources Ministry in implementing rain water harvesting projects. According to the Ministry data, TN has had the maximum chunk of recharging structures implemented during the XI plan. The State has 273 recharge structures, the highest among all states.
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Drought hits 4 million hectares of China's crops-Xinhua
About 4 million hectares of crops are suffering from a severe drought in China that has hit 13 provinces including the major farming province of Sichuan in southwest China, state news agency Xinhua said.
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Take over pvt borewells: Watchdog
Groundwater over exploited in 77 of the 123 drought-hit taluks, it suggests Politicians may be falling over each other to visit drought-hit areas and score brownie points. But what matters now when 69 per cent of the total 176 taluks in the State are reeling under drought is to judiciously manage the available water.
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Scientists pin down historic sea level rise
The collapse of an ice sheet in Antarctica up to 14,650 years ago might have caused sea levels to rise between 14 and 18 metres, a study showed on Wednesday, data which could help make more accurate climate
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Drying up: what to do about droughts in the People's Republic of China
Climate change is one of a few major factors that ensure the country will continue to struggle to supply its cities and industries and fields with enough water, particularly in the North, as well as face
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Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Climate Change Adaptation: A Case study of the Teso Sub-Region, Eastern Uganda
This study examined the role of indigenous knowledge in climate change adaptation in Uganda with specific focus on the Teso sub-region. Specifically, the study identified indigenous knowledge practices
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Karachi city climate change adaptation strategy: a roadmap
The study, Karachi city climate change adaptation strategy a road map, is conducted by Shehri-Citizens for a Better Environment, with the support of Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung and Department of Architecture
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Parliament stalled over Cauvery row, drought in State
BJP, JD(S) members demand relief package. Parliament was adjourned on Thursday as members belonging to different parties created an uproar over the Cauvery water dispute and drought-like situation in Karnataka. Soon after an obituary reference in the Lok Sabha, members stormed into the Well to raise their demands.
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Plan Now For Climate-Related Disasters: U.N. Report
A future on Earth of more extreme weather and rising seas will require better planning for natural disasters to save lives and limit deepening economic losses, the United Nations said on Wednesday in a