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The Water Level of “Lake Biwa” in Japan has Dropped, Which May Cause a Water shortage in the Kansai Region

Amélie Poulain2023-12-2601.2K views

Japan’s largest freshwater lake “Lake Biwa” has been affected by drought and a drastic drop in rainfall in the Kinki region in the past six months, and the lake level has continued to drop. The drop in water levels has changed the lake’s landscape and affected the livelihoods of surrounding fishermen. If the water level continues to drop, it may trigger a water shortage crisis in the Kansai region.

WMO Warns: Serious Imbalance in the Global Water Cycle is Happening Now

Amélie Poulain2023-10-3001.4K views

The United Nations World Meteorological Organization recently issued a warning. The report mentioned that global climate change has seriously affected the balance of the water cycle, and more than half of the water catchment areas have deviated from normal. Drought occurs in some areas due to excessive dryness. In some areas, heavy rains have occurred, causing floods and leading to threatening ecological crises.

World Earth Day Reminds Us: Invest in Our Planet and Live Green

Amélie Poulain2023-04-2401.2K views

April 22 is the annual World Earth Day, which has entered its 54th year. The theme for 2023 is “Invest in Our Planet” hoping that in addition to responding to the activities on Earth Day, people around the world can also implement environmental protection actions in their lives, save energy and reduce carbon emissions, and cultivate eco-friendly consumption habits.

The World Cultural Heritage “La Baguette” Faces the Crisis of Closure due to Rising Prices

Amélie Poulain2023-01-2301.9K views

The baguette is a must on the French table. At the end of 2022, it will be listed as an intangible world cultural heritage symbolizing France by the World Heritage Committee. But now it is currently facing a double crisis of changing food culture and rising wheat and energy prices.

World Meteorological Organization Warns: Global Climate Change is Accelerating

Amélie Poulain2022-12-2301.3K views

WMO released the latest report on global climate change at COP27. The report mentioned that the temperature continued to rise and heat waves continued after 2015. At the same time, melting glaciers, heavy rains, and rising sea levels continued to intensify. If we don’t take careful prevention will cause severe environmental damage and biological casualties.

Experts Recommend Retrofitting Buildings and Agriculture to Mitigate Climate Change

Derrick Smith2022-09-0201.1K views

An expert view published in the U.S. journal Foreign Policy pointed out that retrofitting buildings, facilities, and agriculture is a top priority for…

Europe faces Worst Drought in 500 years, Energy and Food Shortage. Rhine may be Suspended

Amélie Poulain2022-08-1602K views

European Drought Observatory survey shows that the UK and 60% of EU countries are facing severe drought. The main reason is that the abnormally high temperature and the sudden drop in precipitation brought about by climate change have left many countries in a state of water shortage aggravating the drought problem. Food, energy, water conservancy transportation, and ecology are greatly affected, and the Rhine is on the verge of a crisis of suspension.