Afghanistan Is Running Out of Water — and the Crisis Is Bigger Than Drought

Afghanistan is facing a worsening water crisis driven by unusually low snowfall, prolonged drought, irregular rainfall and rising temperatures. Reduced snowmelt and limited water supplies threaten agriculture, livestock, groundwater-dependent communities and household access to water. The crisis could affect food production, public Read More

Earth Is Approaching a Critical Climate Threshold — Can Humanity Still Change Course?

Global temperatures are nearing the 1.5°C warming threshold, with recent years repeatedly approaching or exceeding it. Scientists warn that continued warming will intensify risks from extreme heat, changing rainfall, pressure on food and water supplies, ecosystem damage, and disproportionate effects on vulnerable Read More