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Mount St. Helens Seismic Activity

November 10, 2023

Recent reports from the US Geological Survey (USGS) have drawn attention to a series of earthquakes occurring beneath Mount St. Helens, raising questions about the volcanic activity in the region. Unprecedented Earthquake Activity Since mid-July this year, approximately 400 earthquakes ..

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Devastating Floods Displace Thousands in Somalia and Neighboring Nations

November 10, 2023

Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia have been grappling with a dire humanitarian crisis as they face one of the worst floods in decades. With at least 29 lives lost and more than 300,000 people forced to evacuate their homes, the situation ..

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El Nino Expected to Influence Global Weather Patterns Until April 2024

November 9, 2023

The World Meteorological Organisation reports the ongoing El Nino event may continue until at least April 2024. This event is contributing to the rise in global land and ocean temperatures. India’s Monsoon and El Nino The India Meteorological Department has ..

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The Debate Over “Unabated” Fossil Fuels

November 9, 2023

“Unabated” emissions refer to the release of greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels without any reduction measures. COP27 established intentions to phase down “unabated coal power,” the most polluting fossil fuel. What Does “Abated” Mean? There’s no clear definition of ..

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Record-Breaking Global Temperatures in 2023

November 9, 2023

The year 2023 is predicted to be the hottest year in the last 125,000 years, as stated by European Union scientists. October 2023 has set a new record as the hottest October recorded during this period. Magnitude of the October ..

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IEA: India’s Energy Efficiency Building Codes Leading the Way in Sustainable Construction

November 9, 2023

A recent report from the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) in its World Energy Outlook 2023 has highlighted India’s commendable progress in the realm of energy efficiency building codes. India’s Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), 2017, specifically for commercial buildings, ..

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2023 Adaptation Gap Report

November 4, 2023

According to the 2023 Adaptation Gap Report, climate adaptation finance from public multilateral and bilateral sources, such as the World Bank, declined by 15 percent in 2021, reaching approximately $21 billion. Unmet Pledges from COP26 Despite promises made at the ..

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Morocco’s Renewable Energy Potential as a Climate Mitigation Tool

November 2, 2023

A recent report published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on October 27, 2023, has underscored Morocco’s substantial renewable energy potential as a critical tool for climate mitigation. With the energy sector being the largest contributor to Morocco’s greenhouse gas ..

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