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  • What Should Be Done Immediately In Case Of Heat Stroke?

    What Should Be Done Immediately In Case Of Heat Stroke?

      Canada Global (Web News) Climate change and record heat in the past few years has increased the risk of heat stroke, many deaths have occurred this month as well.

    What is heat stroke and how dangerous is it?
    Heat stroke is a dangerous and life-threatening condition. This happens when you engage in physical activity in a hot environment. When you’re outside or in direct sunlight, the body isn’t releasing heat as fast as it’s absorbing it. The body temperature can rise to 41 degrees Celsius in 10 to 15 minutes. In this extreme temperature, our body’s heating system reaches its limit very quickly and as a result it becomes difficult for the body to cool itself. goes
    Symptoms of heat stroke include partial or complete unconsciousness, headache, dizziness and drowsiness. Seizures, vomiting, diarrhea and low blood pressure may also occur. Heat stroke can occur within one to six hours and can lead to death in less than 24 hours if not treated properly.

    Immediate measures in case of heat stroke
    Emergency should be alerted immediately when symptoms of heat stroke appear. During this time, the affected person should be removed from the sun and heat environment and taken to a cool or shaded place. Cool the body as quickly as possible with cold or icy water and wet clothing. Additionally, if possible, give the affected person plenty of fluids. If there is excess clothing on the body, they should be removed immediately. Similarly, if the victim is unconscious but breathing normally, he should be kept on the crotch until emergency personnel arrive. Regular monitoring of breathing and consciousness is essential during this time. If the victim is not breathing normally, chest compressions should be applied periodically to restore breathing.

    How to Avoid Heat Stroke
    The first and best way to avoid heat stroke is to avoid too much sun exposure, especially in the afternoon. Be sure to wear a light-colored hat and drink plenty of water or juice. An adult man needs at least half a liter of extra water on hot days.

  • 80-Year-Old Temperature Records Were Broken At 10 Alberta Locations

    80-Year-Old Temperature Records Were Broken At 10 Alberta Locations

     Canada Global(Web News)On December 22, 2023, 80-year-old temperature records were broken at 10 locations in Alberta. Two locations broke the daily maximum temperature record.

    According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), at least ten temperature records were broken across the province on Friday, including two places where the daily maximum temperature record was more than 50 years old.

    Many of the locations experiencing record-breaking temperatures were in southern Alberta.
    Data posted on the ECCC website showed that the hottest spot in the province was Taber at 14.9 C, where the previous record of 14.0 C was set in 1994.
    Lethbridge and Bow Island both posted record high temperatures of 14.4C. Lethbridge’s previous record of 12.2 degrees was set in 2005, while Bow Island’s record was set in 1994.

    Jasper broke an 80-year-old record on Friday, beating the old record of 8.9C with a high temperature of 9.0C.

    The Claresholm area recorded a high of 13.7 on Friday, smashing the 63-year-old mark of 12.8 set in 1960.
    Medicine Hat, Waterton, Easter, High River and Nordegg also posted new record highs.

    A breakdown of temperature values ​​can be found on the ECCC website.
    Much of the warm weather is being attributed to an El Niño over the Pacific Ocean, but the weather agency has said climate change is also having an impact.

    Environment and Climate Change Canada released its winter outlook earlier this month predicting above-average temperatures for Alberta and western Canada.
    The forecast takes into account the winter months between December and February 2024.
    Warmer-than-normal waters affect the jet stream and weather patterns around the planet, often leading to milder and less snowy winters in Canada. .
    ECCC officials said their forecast models “show no clear signs of precipitation this winter” in Alberta. The
    forecast also predicts below-normal snowfall in the mountains.

     

     

  • Climatic disasters; Pakistan has an important role in the establishment of the fund, United Kingdom

    Climatic disasters; Pakistan has an important role in the establishment of the fund, United Kingdom

    Canada Global(Web News)British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott on Thursday appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in setting up a fund to deal with damage and loss caused by climate disasters, saying that Britain is supporting the fund for damage and loss, COP28. This fund will be a key priority for the UK.

    Giving an exclusive interview to The Express Tribune at the British High Commission, the British diplomat said that Britain wants to see the loss and damage fund activated. Pakistan has played an important role in the establishment of the fund. Progress has been made in this regard, but much more needs to be done. Want more important countries including existing major emitters to be part of this fund.

    He said Britain will announce some new climate change projects in Pakistan on November 14 at King Charles III’s birthday celebrations.

    Jane Marriott said that Britain has donated $48 million to help Pakistan in 2022. About 3.5 million children were forced out of school by the floods. Without additional aid, these children will not be able to return to school. About 85,000 children have already been brought back to school thanks to UK aid.

    He said that Pakistan is not to blame for the disaster of climate change. Pakistan is the eighth most climate-vulnerable country and produces less than 1 percent of carbon.

    The United Nations Conference of the Parties to Climate Change (COP28) will be held from 30 November to 12 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where leaders from around the world will discuss how they can maximize action on climate change. can ensure.

    At COP27 held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, it was decided to establish a damage and loss fund. Pakistan strongly supported the establishment of the fund in COP 27. The Waqf Fund, a 30-year-pending demand, was established to deal with the losses in developing countries like Pakistan due to the adverse effects of climate change. .

  • More Canadians are experiencing allergies due to climate change, experts say

    More Canadians are experiencing allergies due to climate change, experts say

    Canada Global (Web News) Daniela Mora-Fisher and her husband, rushing their toddler to the hospital has been routine over the past two years.

    “A wheeze from a cold might develop. “A wheeze would develop into a crisis,” warned Mora-Fisher.

    Julian, who is now three, had been “struggling with respiratory distress since he was probably 18 months,” the mother claimed.

    Mora-Fisher, a physician with international training who is currently employed as a researcher in a Toronto medical facility, believes that a concoction of allergies and viruses may be the cause of what may be asthma. She said that doctors at her neighbourhood hospital had examined Julian in their asthma clinic, but they had informed her that they needed to wait until he was old enough to perform the necessary breathing tests to confirm it.

    Mora-Fisher and her husband have done everything they can to minimise allergen risks, including leaving an old property to attempt to escape mould and heavy bus traffic that she suspected of polluting the air.


    According to Dr. Susan Waserman, division director of clinical immunology and allergy at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont., allergies have unquestionably increased in both children and adults over the past several years.

    Waserman noted that this has been happening for many years. I have eczema. Rhinitis due to allergies. Asthma, that is. It’s an allergy to food. Actually, it’s everything.

    The increase in allergies and asthma “can be directly linked to climate change,” according to Dr. Melissa Lem, a family physician in Vancouver and the head of the Canadian Asthma Society.

    According to research, the typical pollen season in North America has increased by nearly three weeks over the past few decades, and plants now produce 20% more pollen than they did previously, according to Lem.

    That is in line with information acquired by Aerobiology, a Canadian business that tracks allergens in the air like pollen and mould spores.

    “We are seeing a lot more pollen and higher concentrations of pollen overall in the air year over year,” said Daniel Coates, a spokesman for Aerobiology.

    Warmer weather causes pollen to react. More pollen will often be present in the air when the temperature rises.

  • PM Shehbaz calls for collective efforts to save planet Earth

    PM Shehbaz calls for collective efforts to save planet Earth

    Canada Global (Web News) On Saturday, the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged people to work together to protect the planet from the harmful impacts of climate change.

    He sent the message on Twitter since Pakistan will join the rest of the globe in observing Earth Hour tonight (Saturday) with the theme “Donate an Hour for Earth.”

    “Today, Pakistan joins the rest of the world in observing Earth Hour and displaying its commitment to upholding its responsibilities on climate change actions. Everyone has a role to play in the joint effort to protect our world from the negative effects of climate change, the premier wrote.

    He claimed that everyone’s lives and livelihoods were being impacted by climate change. He emphasised Pakistan’s dedication to supporting sustainable development and cooperating with other nations to overcome international environmental concerns.

    Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani advised citizens to turn off all superfluous lights and other electric appliances at their homes, offices, and businesses from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm to mark the hour in his message for the occasion.

  • World Bank to mobilize $10 toward climate action for every $1 received in grant money

    World Bank to mobilize $10 toward climate action for every $1 received in grant money

    Canada Global (Web News) According to Makhtar Diop, managing director of the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank will deploy $10 of its resources to invest in climate action for every $1 in grants it receives. He made this announcement during the World Government Summit on Monday.

    In a session titled “Investing in a Sustainable Future: The Role of Climate Finance,” Diop told CNN’s Becky Anderson that “if we manage to have a bit more of grant money invested, then we will be able to multiply investment significantly.”

    One of the most urgent challenges of our day, according to Anderson, is the climate disaster.

    In order to alter the global economy and put us on a path to net zero by 2050, mobilising private wealth alongside private policy is critically essential.

    Every year, $9 trillion in investments are required to achieve that aim. That is a rough estimate. If you’re being more cautious, you might say it’s $6 or $7 (trillion), but either way, that’s a lot of money, and 60% of the money is needed for investments in emerging economies. To put it bluntly, these markets are cash-starved, she said.

    When questioned about how to close the financial gap for emerging countries, Diop responded, “The world doesn’t have a problem with resources; the difficulty is managing those resources to ensure we are employing renewable energy…

    The management of the world’s current liquidity and its allocation to profitable investment are other issues.

    According to Diop, the global energy shift will require $1 trillion in annual expenditures. He argued that the absence of a bankable project and obligation prevents the private sector from appropriately evaluating the risk.

    Making judgements for investors is becoming more and more challenging due to a variety of factors, including conflicts and natural disasters.

    Diop disclosed that he has signed a contract with the Abu Dhabi Development Fund to establish a $1.5 billion platform where both parties will co-invest in developing nations going through an energy transition.

    According to Diop, “Today, when we talk about green hydrogen, which is a new form of energy, it is primarily located in developing nations where you have the sun and hydro (electricity) in abundance.”

    These nations “may become energy exporters and (contribute) to the global public goods solution,” he said.

    World Bank Group is debating a “evolution roadmap” to assess what else can be done to aid in the transition to a more energy-efficient society and aid nations in battling climate change, according to Diop

  • Heavy rain: Saudi authorities announced a holiday in schools

    Heavy rain: Saudi authorities announced a holiday in schools

    Canada Global (Web News) Heavy rains with thunder are continuing in Saudi Arabia these days

    Due to heavy rains, it is difficult for children to go to educational institutions and continue their academic session

    Considering this situation, the Saudi authorities decided to temporarily close the educational institutions

    According to the Department of Meteorology in Saudi Arabia, in several areas of the kingdom, Jeddah, Makkah and Taif

    Thunderstorms followed by heavy rain that will continue till Thursday

    Highways and desert valleys were flooded due to heavy rain.

    Schools will remain closed in Makkah, Taif and Jeddah after the rain

  • Biden and Macron discuss Ukraine, climate change, and China

    Biden and Macron discuss Ukraine, climate change, and China

    Canada Global (Web News) Presidents Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron met for the main talks of a pompous French state visit on Thursday. The two leaders were eager to discuss the conflict in the Ukraine, worries about China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific, and European dismay over some aspects of Biden’s landmark climate law.
    On Thursday night, Biden will host the first state dinner of his presidency in honour of Macron, but first the two presidents had a meeting in the Oval Office to discuss the challenging difficulties they each face.
    Priority one on the agenda is the nine-month-old war in Ukraine, where Biden and Macron are up against opposition as they work to maintain US and European unanimity to continue providing economic and military aid to Kyiv as it seeks to fend off the Russian invasion.

    At a welcome ceremony, Biden stated, “The decisions we make now and in the years to come will shape the direction of our planet for decades to come.”
    At the beginning of the face-to-face discussion, Macron acknowledged the “difficult circumstances” in Ukraine and urged the two countries to “synchronise our activities” on climate change more effectively.

    Shortly after the ceremony, which featured a 21-gun salute and a review of the troops, hundreds of people gathered on the South Lawn for the celebration. The guests gathered to watch Biden and Macron begin the state visit were given little American and French flags by ushers.

    Officials from the Biden administration have argued that the measure significantly aids the US in achieving international goals to slow climate change.
    In a speech at a meeting earlier this month in Bangkok, Macron caused controversy by referring to the US and China as “two giant elephants” that are on the verge of posing “a big problem for the rest of the jungle.”

    His trip to Washington also comes at a time when the US and France are closely monitoring China in the wake of last weekend’s protests in numerous Chinese cities, including Hong Kong, over Beijing’s “zero COVID” policy.

  • Pakistan will be among the first recipients of G7 ‘Global Shield’ climate funding.

    Pakistan will be among the first recipients of G7 ‘Global Shield’ climate funding.

    Canada Global (Web News) According to a G7 effort called “Global Shield” that would provide funds to nations affected by climate disasters, Pakistan, Ghana, and Bangladesh will be among the first recipients of funding. The programme was unveiled on Monday during the COP27 summit in Egypt.

    The 58 economies that are considered to be climate-vulnerable as part of the “V20” group are helping to build it.

    As Pakistan sought “climate justice” at a global climate meeting last week, PM Shehbaz Sharif urged the international community to share responsibility for climate change in his speech to the COP27 UN climate summit.

    The prime minister stated during the summit that “in Pakistan, more than 30 million people have been seriously affected; floods caused widespread destruction due to extraordinary rains; 8 thousand km of roads and 3 thousand km of railway lines were disrupted.”

    Senator Sherry Rehman, the federal climate change minister, warned during a panel discussion at the COP27 UN summit that delaying climate justice for the world’s most vulnerable people would be the equivalent of giving them the “death sentence.” She added that in the current race against time for adapting to the climate crisis, those with better resources would do so faster while others would have to wait longer.

    She claimed that the weak will always be the first to fall in any nation.

    Senator Rehman continued, “We are here to serve as a reminder that delaying climate justice for the disadvantaged is exposing them to a death sentence.”