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The intersection of climate change, energy transition and human rights

As our planet faces the growing threat of climate change, the shift towards renewable energy has become more critical than ever. But how do climate change, energy transition, and human rights intersect? Are these issues interconnected, and is the renewable energy industry taking human rights into account? This article delves into these questions and more, exploring the relationship between our changing climate, our progress towards sustainable energy, and the impact on human rights.

Climate Change - Impact on Artic sea ice

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Over the past decade, the polar bear population has declined by approximately 40% due to the diminishing Arctic sea ice. As the ice recedes, polar bears are forced to swim longer distances in search of food, leading to higher exhaustion & mortality rates. #ActNow

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Climate Change: Impact in milk production

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Climate change has negative repercussions on animal welfare. The "Stress Lab" research study finds that apart from adversely affecting lactation performance, immune function & calf health, heat stress leads to a 35% reduction in milk production in cows.

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Climate Change: Impact on vision

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As per a study by Life course and Aging, the probability of severe vision impairment increased with an increase in temperatures. This was more pronounced among individuals aged 65-79 compared to those aged 80 & above, & the trend was more notable among men than women.#ClimateChange

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Climate Change: Impact on insects evolution

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A recent study published at Ecology Letters sheds light on understanding the mechanisms behind disrupted insect evolution. This can help implement conservation measures that promote adaptation & safeguard insect populations & the ecosystems they inhabit. #ClimateChange 

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Climate Change - Impact on Trees

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A new study from TU München reveals that as trees grow faster, their wood density decreases, reducing carbon absorption by up to 50%. This poses challenges for both climate change mitigation and tree resilience against mechanical stresses.

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Climate-induced displacement: A new normal for India's vulnerable communities

Climate change is uprooting lives and communities in India, leaving behind a trail of destruction that is hard to ignore. The lush terrain that once sustained millions is now turning into barren wastelands, as climate change continues to ravage the country. The scorching heat waves, erratic rainfall patterns, and devastating floods are leaving no stone unturned in upending the lives of millions of people, particularly those in rural areas.

காலநிலை நீதி: நியாயமான மற்றும் நிலையான எதிர்காலத்தை நோக்கி

கடந்த டிசம்பர் 2022 அன்று சென்னை பெசன்ட் நகர் கடற்கரையில் காலநிலை பேரணி பல்வேறு சுற்றுச்சூழல் செயல்பாட்டு அமைப்புகளால் ஒருங்கிணைக்கப்பட்டது. இந்தப் பேரணியில் பள்ளி, கல்லூரி மாணவர்கள் பொதுமக்கள் என கணிசமானோர் பங்கேற்றனர். காலநிலை மாற்றம், சுற்றுச்சூழல் பாதுகாப்பு, நீர் மற்றும் காற்று மாசு, பெரு நிறுவனங்களின் பொறுப்பற்றத்தன்மை, காலநிலை நீதியை நிலை நாட்ட போராடுவது போன்ற வாசகங்கள் பொரித்த பதாகைகளும், முழக்கங்களும் அப்பேரணியில் இடம் பெற்றது.