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Flooding Hits Punjab Province in Pakistan

15 Mwezi wa tisa, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

Heavy monsoon rains have caused severe flooding in Punjab, Pakistan, destroying thousands of acres of crops on September 15, 2025. Local authorities are responding with relief efforts to aid affected farmers and communities. This event underscores ongoing climate vulnerabilities in the region.

Bee Parasite Spreads Globally Affecting Pollinators

15 Mwezi wa tisa, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

A new bee parasite is spreading worldwide, potentially impacting billions of pollinators as reported on September 15, 2025. This could threaten agriculture and ecosystems. Scientists are investigating containment methods.

Global Meat Prices Hit Record High

World meat prices have reached a new high due to increasing consumer demand for beef amid dwindling global cattle supplies. This surge is linked to climate impacts on agriculture worldwide.

Nicaraguan coffee farm embraces regenerative agriculture

A coffee farm in Nicaragua's Matagalpa region is pioneering regenerative agriculture to boost sustainability and soil health. La Cumplida, in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance, has implemented practices like cover cropping and agroforestry. These efforts aim to enhance biodiversity and resilience against climate challenges.

Researchers discover new carbon storage method in soils

Scientists have identified a novel mechanism in soil microbes that enhances long-term carbon sequestration. This breakthrough could help mitigate climate change by locking away more atmospheric CO2. The findings were detailed in a study published on October 1, 2025.