Canada Environment has issued a snow squall warning for Sault Ste Marie and St Joseph Island through Thursday, expecting heavy snowfall and reduced visibility. Predicted snowfall could reach up to 40 centimetres by Thursday night, with gusting winds worsening conditions. Motorists are advised to exercise caution due to hazardous travel conditions.
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India argued that developed nations made a strong case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), highlighting the importance of equitable global action on climate change and calling for developed nations to bear greater responsibility for climate change mitigation and finance. India criticised inadequate financial support from developed countries and emphasized the unfair burden on developing nations with minimal historical emissions.
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In the newly designated Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve, two rare caracals were photographed, marking the first sighting in over two decades in this region. Caracals, now critically endangered in India, face severe habitat loss, with their range shrinking significantly since 1948. Rajasthan has reported the highest sightings of caracals since 2001.
A surprise heatwave hit Central Asia in March, a new study published Friday showed, putting in danger crops and water supply in a largely rural region already heavily affected by the impacts of climate change. "Hotter March temperatures are impacting agriculture harvests and access to water in Central Asia, as well as people's health," said Friederike Otto, co-head of World Weather Attribution.
The Delhi government plans to implement micro-level interventions, such as strict dust control at construction sites, promoting electric vehicles, expanding the metro network, and cleaning inner roads with mechanized sweepers to combat air pollution. Experts emphasize sustainable urban mobility and data-driven strategies to improve air quality.
Global environmental talks are facing a crisis, with recent UN negotiations on climate change, plastic pollution, biodiversity loss, and desertification yielding disappointing results. Experts and activists warn of a "broken" multilateral system hampered by consensus requirements, fossil fuel industry influence, and geopolitical divisions. Despite some progress on climate finance, the overall pace of change is deemed too slow to address the scale of the environmental challenges.
A grieving orca named Tahlequah, who famously carried her dead calf for 17 days in 2018, is now seen carrying another dead calf. This comes as a significant blow to the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population, which is already struggling due to scarce prey and environmental pollutants.
Cyclone Chido, having already caused fatalities in Mayotte, made landfall in Mozambique near Pemba with intense winds and heavy rainfall. Communication with Pemba has been lost, but reports indicate significant damage to homes, schools, and health facilities. Aid organizations are working with the government to provide essential services.
Canada Environment has issued a snow squall warning for Sault Ste Marie and St Joseph Island through Thursday, expecting heavy snowfall and reduced visibility. Predicted snowfall could reach up to 40 centimetres by Thursday night, with gusting winds worsening conditions. Motorists are advised to exercise caution due to hazardous travel conditions.