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A grid failure in Spain and Portugal highlights the growing pains of renewable energy infrastructure, while rising global temperatures fuel the spread of dangerous fungal infections. In the U.S., scientific institutions rally to preserve climate research amid federal cuts. Meanwhile, Pakistan makes diplomatic and strategic climate moves—joining a global adaptation alliance and holding its ground in the IMF spotlight.

🌍Global Climate Watch

Iberian Peninsula Blackout Raises Grid Stability Concerns

A massive power outage affected Spain and Portugal, disrupting essential services and sparking debates over the resilience of renewable energy infrastructures. Experts attribute the blackout to the grid's inability to handle high solar energy input due to insufficient stabilizing technologies. Financial Times

Surge in Deadly Fungal Infections Linked to Climate Change

New research warns that rising global temperatures are facilitating the spread of deadly fungal pathogens, particularly Aspergillus species, posing increased health risks and threatening food security. Financial Times

Scientific Societies Step Up Amid Federal Climate Research Cuts

In response to the dismissal of contributors to the National Climate Assessment, the American Meteorological Society and the American Geophysical Union have announced a joint initiative to continue critical climate research independently. The Guardian

Pakistan Climate Watch

IMF Declines India's Request to Reassess Pakistan's Loan

The International Monetary Fund has declined India's request to revisit Pakistan's loan program. The IMF board is scheduled to meet on May 9 to review Pakistan's current program and a new climate financing proposal. Profit by Pakistan Today

Pakistan Joins Global Climate Adaptation Network

Pakistan has become a member of the Climate Adaptation Business Alliance (CABA), joining Fiji and Rwanda. This alliance aims to foster private-sector–led climate resilience initiatives. NewsDiaryOnline

📊 🌍 Climate Fact Of The Day

Recent observations reveal that snowfall in the Himalayas has reached its lowest point in 23 years, posing a significant threat to the freshwater supply for approximately two billion people across Asia. The Himalayan snowmelt feeds 12 major river basins, including the Yangtze, Ganges, Indus, Mekong, and Salween, which are vital for agriculture, hydropower, and drinking water across multiple countries. The decline in snowfall leads to diminished spring melt, impacting river flow and groundwater replenishment. Experts warn that decreasing snowpack exacerbates the effects of extreme weather, such as droughts and heatwaves, potentially destabilizing regional agriculture, economies, and political landscapes.

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