Are you aware that the world's fifth largest economy is teetering on the edge of a crisis, masked by the very element that sustains life? Water security, or the lack thereof, poses a significant risk to India's growth trajectory. As erratic rainfall patterns become the norm, the Ministry of Finance predicts a slowdown in GDP growth to 7% or lower this year, down from 7.8% last year. This article delves into the multifaceted challenges India faces and explores potential solutions.
Introduction: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to disconnect from the grid and rely solely on sustainable practices for survival? In a groundbreaking experiment, the AsapSCIENCE team, Mitch and Greg, decided to step out of their comfort zone and into the world of off-grid living. Their mission? To learn about agriculture, sustainability, and the impact of climate change by living on a farm without modern conveniences.
In the coastal community of Manila, the echoes of resilience intermingle with the whispers of despair. Fishermen, once the proud stewards of the sea, now find their lives in tatters. Typhoon Gimi has left a trail of destruction, with boats shattered and swept away by relentless waves and rising water levels. Alan Pora's boat was among the casualties, leaving him to grapple with the harsh reality of his profession's vulnerability. "It's been hard. I'm not making any money because I'm not able to fish, and that means I'm not able to feed my family properly."
Typhoon Gami's relentless fury has left a path of destruction, not just in China but across Taiwan and the Philippines as well. Amidst the chaos, an oil tanker sank off Manila, causing a significant oil spill that stretches for several kilometers. This disaster raises critical questions about environmental safety and the urgent need for accountability in the face of climate change.
A mere 14% of England's rivers are in good health, as reported by the Environment Agency in 2019. While water companies and sewage releases often bear the brunt of the blame, the role of farming practices in damaging our waterways cannot be ignored. Polluted water running off agricultural land is a significant contributor to the decline of these vital ecosystems. But what can be done to restore our rivers, and who are the pioneers leading this charge?
Imagine standing atop the grand palace of Chichen Itza, gazing down at the bustling hub of a civilization that once thrived. In 889 CE, Lord K’ak’ Upakal might have done just that, unaware of the crises that lay ahead for this majestic Maya city. How did Chichen Itza rise to become the most powerful city of its time, and what led to its eventual decline?
In the simmering heat of summer 1997, a full-page advertisement unfolded across the pages of The New York Times, a message from the Global Climate Coalition that carried a chilling warning. The US's adoption of the Kyoto Protocol, the ad proclaimed, would spell economic doom. Yet beneath the cheerful visage of children, lay a more sinister campaign—a multimillion-dollar misinformation fest, bankrolled by some of the world's most influential corporations.
The world is often focused on the visible impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels and extreme weather events. However, there's a silent and creeping disaster happening beneath the surface of China, a phenomenon that could reshape the landscape of the world's most populous country. Imagine the ground beneath your feet slowly giving way, a silent thief eroding the very foundation of cities that house millions. Welcome to the unsettling reality of land subsidence in China.
Once a vibrant symbol of Tunisia's lush agriculture, the prickly pear plant has succumbed to a silent invasion. These once lush green cacti, which stretch across nearly 1.5 million acres of the country's agricultural land, are now turning a dull gray. The culprit? A tiny insect known as the cotal, which is devastating harvests and, with them, a significant portion of Tunisia's economy.