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New Global Organizations with New Hope: The DMPI and Joint Council CC23

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The Joint Council CC23 is a council of the Disaster Management, Peace, and Development International (DMPI), an organization dedicated to promoting global cooperation and coordination. At the forefront of the organization's international operations, the Council serves as the coordinator, bringing together diverse entities to address global challenges. The mission of Joint Council CC23 is to enhance collaborative efforts and ensure seamless coordination between various organizations working towards common goals in environmental protection, disaster management, and sustainable development.  With a strong foundation and ambitious goals, the DMPI and Joint Council CC23 are expected to make a significant impact on global environmental protection and disaster management.
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Iraq’s farmers and fishermen struggle amid drought

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Iraq is among the nations most severely impacted by climate change, with its effects being particularly devastating for the country's farmers. Rising temperatures and reduced water availability have led to a significant decline in crop yields in recent years. Farmers in various sectors, such as Sarhan Jaber Taher, who comes from a long line of water buffalo rearers, are also feeling the strain. Taher’s family currently cares for 200 out of 300 buffalo, relying on their milk for income. However, the changing climate is gradually eroding their profits. For centuries, the Euphrates River, the longest in Western Asia, has nourished the Fertile Crescent—a historically fertile region spanning several countries, including Iraq. However, the river’s water supply in central Iraq has been dwindling due to a combination of upstream dams, outdated irrigation methods, and the effects of climate change. Officials report that water flows in the Euphrates and the parallel-running Tigris River were...
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Chinese cities are sweltering in record-breaking heat, putting rice-growing regions at risk

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Beijing: On Tuesday (Aug 6), extreme heat gripped megacities along China's eastern seaboard, sharply increasing power demand as homes and offices sought relief from the scorching temperatures. Meanwhile, the intense heat in China's interior has raised concerns about potential damage to rice crops. In Hangzhou, a megacity with 12.5 million residents and home to major companies like Alibaba and NetEase, authorities banned non-essential outdoor lighting and light shows to conserve energy. Temperatures in the city have soared above 40 degrees Celsius since Friday, as eastern and southern China continue to endure relentless heat. Shanghai, with nearly 25 million people, saw its power grid's maximum load surpass 40 million kilowatts for the first time on Aug 2, as heat waves drove up electricity consumption. Hangzhou's power grids also recorded new highs, prompting officials to implement measures to maintain essential lighting in public spaces and ensure nighttime travel safe...
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