Crop pests and diseases increasing due to climate change Paid Members Public
Rising global temperatures and changing weather patterns are creating the conditions for pests and diseases to thrive in places they weren’t even found in. Scientists have identified at least 15 such species of insects and pathogens whose range has expanded due to climate change.
Crop pests and diseases increasing due to climate change Paid Members Public
Rising global temperatures and changing weather patterns are creating the conditions for pests and diseases to thrive in places they weren’t even found in. Scientists have identified at least 15 such species of insects and pathogens whose range has expanded due to climate change.
Dragon’s Blood Tree struggling to survive amid climate change Paid Members Public
The Dragon’s Blood Tree, endemic to Socotra - an island near Yemen is facing threats due to climate change, over harvesting and overgrazing, leading to a decline in its population. Locals of Yemen are trying to save the trees by bringing up the saplings in nurseries before planting them
Fall armyworms decimate crops in the Philippines Paid Members Public
The Philippines has been struggling with the fall armyworm infestation - that destroys corn, rice, wheat and sugarcane crops - since 2019. This invasive pest is native to the Americas but is rapidly spreading across other continents like Africa, Asia and the Pacific countries. Scientists believe that warmer temperature and
Japan’s seawall dilemma Paid Members Public
After the devastating 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, Japan increased the construction of seawalls to protect coastal communities. Today, nearly 50% of Japan’s coastline is lined with concrete barriers. But Katoku Beach—home to ancient ecosystems and a nesting place for sea turtles— is the only beach without a
Community-run Water ATM helps locals in Kenya Paid Members Public
Run by the people of the Lelen village of Baringo County in Kenya, this water-ATM is an attempt to make lives a bit easier for the people of the region, struggling with prolonged periods of drought. Recurrent droughts threaten livelihoods, leading to food shortages, malnutrition, and even conflict over scarce
Climate change makes potato farming more difficult in the Himalayan region Paid Members Public
Local potato dishes like rilduk and aloo roti are popular among trekkers who pass through the Namche Bazaar of Nepal before setting out for the Everest Base Camp. While the hardy and versatile potato has provided the mountain communities with year-round nutrition, it is becoming harder to grow due to
Scaling Everest gets riskier due to climate change Paid Members Public
Risks for climbers who wish to scale Everest are growing as climate change is reshaping Everest, melting glaciers, creating unstable terrain, and threatening the iconic Khumbu Glacier. Overcrowding at Base Camp is worsening the crisis, accelerating glacier retreat and impacting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. These glaciers are lifelines for millions
