Environment

The UN reports countries in the Asia-Pacific region need to increase their investment in disaster warning systems and other tools to counter the increasing risks from climate change. The Economic and Social Commission of Asia Pacific (ESCAP) report says that nearly $145 billion is needed to set up systems to minimize death and damage from […]

Scientists have warned us about the increasing heat of our environment that can potentially harm our environment. One of the harmful effects that we should worry about is the “time-traveling” pathogens that might be released from the melting permafrost. Pathogen is an old organism or agent that can cause disease. They usually cause a severe

Feeling the intense heat lately? As we journey through this year, some regions endure scorching heat waves, pushing temperatures to unprecedented levels. This points to 2023 becoming the hottest year on record. Here are the contributing factors. El nino In 2023, El Nino made a comeback, leading to ocean warming following a scorching hot summer

Global warming has led to an increase in skin cancer incidence worldwide, including an increase in skin cancer incidence among women over the age of 50 in Thailand. According to the Global Cancer Observatory, from 2015 to 2019, the incidence of skin cancer in women aged 50 years and older increased by about 1% per

A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, “Circulation,” examined heart attack deaths in a Chinese region from 2015 to 2020. The province experiences four seasons, with a broad range of temperatures and occasionally significant levels of air pollution. Twice as many residents died of heart attacks after four days or more

World Mangrove Day is celebrated on July 26 every year. In 2023, World Mangrove Day falls on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. World Mangrove Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of mangrove ecosystems and how to protect them. Various activities such as awareness campaigns, beach cleanups, mangrove plantings, workshops, and seminars on mangrove conservation

With temperatures in South Florida waters reaching above 32 degrees Celsius in mid-July, scientists are already seeing signs of coral bleaching in Central and South America. What is most concerning is that we are seeing such high ocean temperatures so early in the summer. If this extreme heat continues, it could be devastating for coral

A new study from CABI Reviews suggests that the impact of climate change on animals will be multifaceted with “cascading effects” across five welfare domains, including environment, physical, nutrition, behavior, and mental health. This study demonstrates how researchers need to carefully consider current and future priority domains. This is to maintain the welfare and longevity