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As Earth Day approaches, activists in the U.S. are protesting President Trump's rollback of environmental protections, demanding stronger climate policies. In California, efforts to streamline wildfire resilience are underway, aiming to combat increasing fires fueled by climate change. Meanwhile, Eastern Europe is experiencing unprecedented warmth, reaching temperatures 20°C above average. In Australia, carbon credit controversies are raising doubts over the effectiveness of emission reduction systems. Pakistan is responding with significant steps, launching its first Sustainable Investment Sukuk to fund crucial clean energy projects while also battling a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 49°C in some regions.

🌍Global Climate Watch

United States: Earth Day Protests Against Climate Rollbacks

Ahead of Earth Day, environmental and pro-democracy groups in the U.S. are mobilizing against President Trump's rollback of climate and environmental protections. Activists are organizing marches, pickets, and clean-up events to advocate for stronger climate policies and democratic rights. The Guardian

Europe: Unseasonable Warmth in Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe and western Russia are experiencing an extended period of unseasonable warmth, following record-breaking temperatures last week. Temperatures reached the high 20s Celsius in eastern Germany and Poland, with Łeba hitting 29.6°C, about 20°C above average. The Guardian

Australia: Carbon Credit Controversy

Chevron's Gorgon gas export facility in Australia received over $10 million in carbon credits in 2024 despite increasing emissions. Critics argue that loopholes in the carbon credit system undermine genuine climate efforts. The Guardian

Pakistan Climate Watch

Pakistan Introduces Sustainable Investment Sukuk for Clean Energy Projects

Pakistan has launched its first Sustainable Investment Sukuk, aiming to raise Rs30 billion for three major clean energy projects: the Garuk Storage Dam in Balochistan, the Nai Gaj Dam in Sindh, and the Shagarthang Hydropower Project in Skardu. These funds are crucial for completing these ongoing projects. Khyber News

Heatwave Intensifies Across Pakistan

Pakistan is experiencing an early and severe heatwave, with temperatures in Balochistan reaching up to 49°C. This extreme heat is straining power grids and causing prolonged outages. Experts attribute the heatwave to human-driven climate change, noting that meteorological conditions leading to the April 2025 heatwave are up to 4°C warmer than in the past.
Deccan Herald

📊 🌍 Climate Fact Of The Day

The Arctic is Warming Faster Than Any Other Region on Earth

The Arctic is warming at roughly three times the global average, a phenomenon known as Arctic Amplification. This accelerated warming is primarily driven by the loss of sea ice, which reflects sunlight, and the increase in heat absorption by the dark ocean surface. As sea ice melts, it exposes more water, which absorbs more heat, creating a vicious feedback loop. This rapid warming is not only threatening ecosystems and wildlife, such as polar bears, but is also contributing to rising sea levels. The melting of Greenland's ice sheet alone is responsible for about one-third of the global rise in sea levels. Moreover, this shift disrupts weather patterns in the Northern Hemisphere, leading to more extreme weather events globally.

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