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Venezuela might be the first country to lose all its glaciers, with the Humboldt glacier disappearing faster than expected. Scientists thought it would last another decade, but it’s melting much quicker than predicted. What are Glaciers? According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), glaciers typically form in areas where average annual temperatures are near the freezing point.This usually happens in high, cold areas like mountains. Snow from winter piles up and, because it's so cold, it doesn’t melt completely in the summer. Over time, this snow gets packed down into ice, forming a glacier Why are Glaciers Disappearing? Glaciers are disappearing mainly because of climate change. Greenhouse Gas Emissions : Since the Industrial Revolution, burning fossil fuels has released large amounts of greenhouse gases (GHGs) like carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. Heat Trapping : These GHGs act like a blanket, trapping heat in the atmosphere. While they allow sunlight to ...

A massive thunderstorm system hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman between the 14 th - 16 th  of April 2024, unleashing torrential rains that caused widespread chaos and devastating damage. The unrelenting downpours inundated streets and homes, making daily life incredibly challenging for countless residents. Tragically, the storm exacted a heavy toll in Oman, where approximately 20 lives were lost due to the extreme conditions, according to official reports from the country's National Committee for Emergency Management. Onset, strike, and Path of Destruction The storm's powerful strike began in Oman on Sunday, April 14th, as it relentlessly battered the region with intense rainfall and gusty winds. The deluge triggered widespread power outages, crippled transportation networks, and turned airport runways into waterlogged pathways, forcing the suspension of flight operations at multiple airports across the country (Oman Meteorological Authority).  As the ‘storm system’ tracke...

Uttar Pradesh, the leading brick producer in India, is home to approximately 22,500 brick kilns employing around two million workers, including migrants. These workers, forming an informal workforce, endure deplorable working conditions and face increasing threats from climate change. The Climate Agenda, a dedicated climate campaigning organization, has been working relentlessly to build climate resilience among this vulnerable group. This article highlights a few of the actions and their outcomes achieved under one of TCA’s current campaigns named “ Buniyaad ”. The campaign is aimed to ensure just technology transition within the brick kiln sector of Uttar Pradesh and I am trying to highlight here the direction we have taken to safeguard and improve the livelihoods of brick kiln workers amidst escalating climate challenges. “ Buniyaad”  is contributed and strengthened by the presence of multiple Partners including Purpose and Chambal Media, IIT Kanpur, IIT BHU whereas The Climate ...