Climate Fact Checks

03/07/2025

How does climate change impact sugarcane cultivation in Sri Lanka?

The once reliable rains now arrive erratically, leaving fields parched between storms. Across Sri Lanka’s cane-growing regions, farmers report unprecedented heat and drought. In the Monaragala district, historically known for its rice and sugarcane production, average temperatures have risen by ap...

26/06/2025

Trump’s EPA Rollback: A Blow to Clean Air & Public Health

26/06/2025

In the race to slow global warming, scientists have looked to the sea as an ally. As the planet’s most significant carbon sink, the ocean absorbs about a quarter of human-made CO₂ emissions. Proposals for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) aim to accelerate this process, for example, by fertilising plankton or cultivating giant seaweed farms, to pull even more CO₂ out of the air. However, a new study warns that some popular ocean-based fixes could have an ominous side effect: exacerbating the ocean’s oxygen shortage.

In the race to slow global warming, scientists have looked to the sea as an ally. As the planet’s most significant carbon sink, the ocean absorbs about a quarter of human-made CO₂ emissions. Proposals for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) aim to accelerate this process, for example, by fertil...

16/06/2025

Are Hurricanes Getting Weaker? 🌪️

Let’s Set the Record Straight!

10/06/2025

Scientists warn that the Paris Agreement ceiling of 1.5°C warming – measured against pre-industrial temperatures –is about to be tested. In fact, new analysis shows an 86% chance that at least one year in 2025–2029 will exceed 1.5°C above that baseline.

Scientists warn that the Paris Agreement ceiling of 1.5°C warming – measured against pre-industrial temperatures (circa 1850–1900) – is about to be tested. In fact, new analysis shows an 86% chance that at least one year in 2025–2029 will exceed 1.5°C above that baseline. There is even a 7...

10/06/2025

On , environmentalists in Sri Lanka took action beneath the waves—cleaning seabeds and removing harmful plastics to protect marine life. Every piece collected is a step toward healthier oceans.
With Kithmee Gunasekera—Environmentalist/Diver

05/06/2025

Fact or Myth?

05/06/2025

🌍 Today, June 5, is World Environment Day!
It is celebrated across the globe to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues.

🌱 This year’s theme is “Beat Plastic Pollution” — a call to action to reduce and manage plastic waste more effectively.

🇱🇰 In this feature, we highlight how Sri Lanka is tackling plastic pollution through various initiatives, policies, and community efforts. Let’s explore the steps being taken to protect our environment from the harmful impacts of plastic! ♻️🛍️🚯

World Environment Day 2025, celebrated on June 5, is themed “Beat Plastic Pollution.” This global campaign, led by the UN Environment Programme, encourages communities worldwide to address the plastic pollution problem. Plastic pollution is a massive global issue: each year, an estimated 19–23...

05/06/2025

Beating Plastic Pollution: Are We Choosing the Right Alternatives?

World Environment Day 2025