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Boomi Connect: A Journey Across India's Climate Frontlines

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  Boomi Connect: A Journey Across India's Climate Frontlines In an era where climate change has moved from future threat to present reality, an extraordinary expedition is taking shape across India's diverse landscapes. The Environment Conservation Group (ECG)'s SEEK expedition Boomi Connect, launching in April 2025, represents an unprecedented three-month journey that will traverse about 20,000 kilometers of India's terrain, from the majestic Himalayas to its vibrant coastal ecosystems. The urgency of this mission cannot be overstated. As we process the sobering reality of 2024—the hottest year ever recorded and the first to breach the critical 1.5°C threshold—we find ourselves in uncharted territory. Global tipping points, once considered distant concerns, now loom on the horizon, demanding immediate and decisive action. What sets Boomi Connect apart is its innovative approach to understanding and addressing climate change. This pioneering expedition weaves toge...

Climate Change: Two tales of the same beast

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  Climate Change: Two Tales of the Same Beast In the early days of 2025, we're witnessing a sobering reality: climate change isn't just a theoretical threat looming on the horizon – it's reshaping our world in real-time, affecting places as diverse as the ancient holy city of Mecca and the modern expanse of California. These two regions, separated by thousands of miles and vastly different cultural contexts, are telling the same story: our climate is changing in ways that demand our immediate attention. Mecca: Sacred Traditions Meet Modern Climate Crisis The recent floods that swept through Mecca on January 8, 2025, paint a striking picture of climate change's reach. In a city where pilgrims have walked dusty streets for centuries under the scorching Arabian sun, unprecedented rainfall transformed familiar pathways into rushing streams. This isn't just another weather event – it's a dramatic departure from the region's historical climate patterns. Even...