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Increasing use of fans, air coolers and air conditioners is placing ‘serious’ strain on grid in north of country
As rising sea levels and extreme weather contaminate drinking water sources, doctors are seeing alarming numbers of women with serious health problems including pre-eclampsia
The most severe heat occurred from 11 to 15 February, with temperatures peaking above 40C and averaging 36C. Humidity was also high, making it harder for people to cool down by sweating.
As extreme weather intensifies, ranchers are driven by a need to adapt and a desire to preserve the land for future generations.
To help her community become more climate resilient, Ali, 36, who is now settled in Barishal, joined the Hatkhola Squad, a female-led disaster-response team, set up by the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society.
Recent blazes in Chile and Argentina have highlighted the need for better environmental laws as the climate crisis deepens.
Scientists propose new category 6 rating to classify ‘mega-hurricanes’, becoming more likely due to climate crisis.
Once a grim industrial harbour, the Keilehaven estuary acts as a natural flood barrier and wildlife sanctuary.
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