Impact of climate change on science, technology and our society

Introduction: At the point when changes in the normal climate happen, we call these climate changes. They can be characterized by the contrasts between normal climate conditions at two separate circumstances. Climate may change in various courses, over various time scales and at various topographical scales. Lately, researchers have turned out to be occupied with … Read more

Heat Mortality and Energy Policy in the Changing Indian Climate

I. Introduction The Republic of India has emerged as a regional and global power with massive economic growth and a flourishing young citizenry, despite pressing problems such as overpopulation, environmental degradation, poverty, and corruption. Building a new India for 1.3 billion people, and whether it relies on fossil fuels or renewable energy, will be a … Read more

Green Bonds

1. Introduction   Demographic change, increasing natural resource demands and urbanization have had critical roles in the enhancement of climate change at a global scale (Satterthwaite, 2007). The resulting climate change-generated hazards, carry uncertainty about the magnitude, timing and distribution of climate impact (Wiltshire, 2014). This presents a challenge for governments and nations and thus … Read more

Can climate change be having a positive impact?

Can climate change be having a positive impact?   Giving a rise to potential for de-extinction. De-extinction has always been a phenomenon seen as unfeasible and a matter of fiction. However, the resurrection of species categorised as extinct is becoming a possibility due to climate change. With scientists making epic strides in genetic studies and … Read more

Shale gas has the potential to aid progress on climate change

Summary Shale gas has the potential to aid progress on climate change, despite what environmentalists may believe.  Policymakers should support shale gas.  Without natural gas, energy companies may revert back to the burning of coal, a more damaging fossil fuel.  I propose three actions the Environmental Protection Agency can take to use shale gas to … Read more

Locally grown food versus grocery bought produce / Invasive Species & Climate Change

Environmental issues can occur through harmful aspects of human activity on the environmental or even effects of climate on plants and animals. Locally grown food and climate variation among invasive species fit into these particular areas of issues. There is such discussion on whether we should shop from locally grown markets, or whether to shop … Read more

Climate Change & Indian Potato: Threat or New Opportunity?

Climate change refers to long term conspicuous deviation from usual prevalent climate bringing variation in normal temperature, rainfall and atmospheric circulation with abnormal expression in extreme climate such as floods, droughts, extreme temperatures etc. can be termed as climate change (Ghadekar et al, 2001). India produces about 24 million tonnes of potato from 1.32 million … Read more

Cause and impact of climate change

From the 20th century onwards, there has been an increased level of atmospheric carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide produced by the use of fossil fuels and agricultural practices. This phenomenon, known as climate change, has significant impacts on our planet, including rising sea levels and an increase in extreme natural events, from destructive cyclones to … Read more

Climate change issues in India

Climate change refers to the  disruption of weather patterns due to the change in chemical balance of  the ecosystem. It is mainly caused by greenhouse gases and other land and air pollutants that are present predominantly due to the industrialisation of mankind. These substances cause an imbalance in the environmental equilibrium and cause extreme weather, … Read more

Perceiving the Global Effects of Climate Change for People in the US

In the United States, climate change sparks considerable debate shaped by public opinion, leadership, and policy. Extensive scientific research indicates that anthropogenic activities have been responsible for a temperature increase over the past century (Oreskes, 2004). However, how people perceive climate change significantly influences their response to this global crisis, thus playing an increasingly critical … Read more

Review of ‘An Inconvenient Sequel’ (Al Gore, climate change film)

Former Vice President Al Gore provides a heartfelt, informative, and overall convincing portrayal of what goes on behind the scenes of the fight against climate change in his documentary entitled “An Inconvenient Sequel.” Given today’s current political situation, I believe that the topics discussed in this film are more relevant now than ever before. As … Read more

Greece – a country vulnerable to climate change

Greece Introduction Greece is located in the Balkan Peninsula. It is the land of high peaks and having more than 1400 islands makes it among top tourist destinations. In the after-World War II period, Greece witnessed fast commercial and societal alternation. Greece associated with European Union in 1981. Greece has the population of 11.4 million … Read more