INDIA: Kolkata is right now battling the impact of climate change.

Kolkata, a city on India's East Coast, is experiencing rapid temperature increases due to both global warming and urbanization. The city's infrastructure, not designed with climate change in mind, traps heat, exacerbating the situation. Environmentalists have long fought against this unchecked urban growth, but government focus remains on short-term needs. Despite the lack of a climate change plan, the city faces extreme weather patterns, with torrential rains becoming the new normal. There is a growing call for climate action to ensure a habitable future, as the city struggles with these challenges.

What are the main factors contributing to the rising heat in Kolkata?

How does the urban planning in Kolkata relate to climate change?

What are the implications of the statement 'Today's bread is more important than tomorrow's bread' in the context of climate action?

What does the phrase 'the new normal' refer to in the context of weather patterns in Kolkata?

What actions are being called for by the people living in Kolkata regarding climate change?