Tag: Food Security
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Global Water Crisis: Fueled by Climate Change and Overuse
Water scarcity, once considered a challenge limited to dry or drought-prone regions, has now become a global crisis, exacerbated by climate change and unsustainable water use. As the planet warms and precipitation patterns shift, freshwater sources are coming under increasing pressure. Rivers are drying, aquifers are overdrawn and rainfall is…
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Growing Threat of Heatwaves in a Warming World
Heatwaves are rapidly becoming one of the most visible and deadly consequences of climate change. Defined as prolonged periods of unusually high temperatures, they are increasing in frequency, duration and intensity across much of the world. As the planet continues to warm due to the buildup of greenhouse gases in…
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Drying Earth: Rising Toll of Drought in a Warming World
Droughts, once considered occasional and largely regional weather events, are becoming more frequent, prolonged and severe in many parts of the world. This shift is closely linked to climate change, which is altering rainfall patterns, increasing global temperatures and intensifying pressure on already-stressed water systems. A drought occurs when an…
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