Climate-related health risk: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist of the World Health Organization, has expressed deep concern about the effects of climate change. He said almost everyone in India is now affected by climate change. In such a situation, there is an urgent need for international cooperation to resolve this problem and tackle the … Read more
As Mumbai experiences the most significant increases in nighttime temperatures, India continues to endure a severe heat wave. A new analysis published on Friday revealed that climate change has contributed to between 50 and 80 extra nights each year with temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius, seriously affecting sleep and health. Nighttime temperatures have risen even … Read more
As the sun shines and the temperature rises, heat waves continue to affect northern India. Doctors are seeing a drastic increase in cases of “lupus,” an autoimmune disease that affects the body’s own system and causes damage to multiple organs. ‘Did you know? Between six and ten cases of lupus (an autoimmune disease) have been … Read more
India experienced a severe heatwave in May 2024, during which maximum and minimum temperatures broke records. In many areas, the temperature remained constantly above 50 degrees Celsius. The temperature in Delhi reached 52 degrees Celsius, which is a new record. This extreme heat has greatly affected people’s lives and the situation has worsened in many … Read more
India experienced extreme heat in May 2024, with maximum and minimum temperatures frequently exceeding limits. During the last week of May, particularly between May 26 and 29, a period of intense heat was observed in northern and central India. In which the record temperature in New Delhi had reached 49.1 degrees Celsius. The heatwave much … Read more
Home Health What is ecological anxiety and how do we deal with it in the midst of growing environmental fear? Climate change is real and we can see it, but what we may miss is how it is profoundly affecting not only our physical but mental health as well. It is not uncommon to come … Read more
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Illustration: Aída Amer/Axios Hundreds of millions of people around the world lack reliable access to safe drinking water, a growing crisis with a potentially profound impact on their mental health. Why it matters: Similar to food insecuritywater insecurity has been linked to depression, anxiety and rising rates of violence – and is considered one of … Read more