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Climate Crisis

A collection of 6 posts

Indian Creek: Is the "Billionaire Bunker" Really Safe?

Indian Creek: Is the "Billionaire Bunker" Really Safe?

Indian Creek is a posh magnet for billionaires like Bezos due to its exclusivity and presumed safety. But climate change is a looming threat over the fancy island and its luxury properties worth millions.

Coastal Lands Sinking, Sea Levels Rising Faster

Coastal Lands Sinking, Sea Levels Rising Faster

Many coastal lands are sinking, while the sea level is rising four times faster than predicted. Nowadays, 58% of the global coastal communities are at risk of coastal flooding.

UN: Climate-related Disasters Have Doubled in the 21st Century

UN: Climate-related Disasters Have Doubled in the 21st Century

The 21st century has seen a drastic rise in climate-related disasters, according to a new report released by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).

10 Facts That Prove We're in a Climate Emergency and Natural Solutions to Survive It

10 Facts That Prove We're in a Climate Emergency and Natural Solutions to Survive It

The last five years have been the warmest years on record and the climate data predicts that the Earth will get even hotter over the next 5 years.

How heatwaves affect our health

How heatwaves affect our health

Extreme heat is very dangerous for human health and wellbeing. As climate change intensifies, heatwaves appear more frequently, causing staggering damage to communities around the world.

Australian Bushfire: Is climate change the new arsonists?

Australian Bushfire: Is climate change the new arsonists?

Climate change has become a global issue of concern, manifesting itself in many ways; one of which is its undeniable role in driving extreme weather-related events in various parts of the world. The effects of climate change are dynamic in nature and have led to detrimental impacts, unsettling the lives