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Nirmal Kularathne

Nirmal Kularathne

Passionate About Climate Science & Sustainability

Growing up in Sri Lanka, I was fascinated by how paddy farmers timed their planting with the rhythm of the monsoon. Over the years, I watched those patterns shift—floods and droughts becoming more frequent—and my curiosity deepened. During my undergraduate studies, I discovered the science behind climate change, which ignited my passion for understanding and communicating climate science. Today, as a master's graduate in Climate, Earth, Water, Sustainability from the University of Potsdam, I aim to bridge science and society—empowering communities to adapt to and mitigate climate impacts through knowledge and action.

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Extreme Hazards, Extreme Lies: Tackling the Disinformation Crisis During Natural Disasters
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Extreme Hazards, Extreme Lies: Tackling the Disinformation Crisis During Natural Disasters

  • Nirmal Kularathne
  • November 7, 2025
  • 10 min read

Extreme weather events such as storms, floods, heat waves, and wildfires occur more often nowadays. The latest IPCC reports and other research findings confirm the stronger link between these extreme…

How “The Midnight Library” Changed the Way I See Choices
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How “The Midnight Library” Changed the Way I See Choices

  • Nirmal Kularathne
  • October 4, 2025
  • 4 min read

Reading novels has been a hobby of mine for years, and by now I’m certain I’ve read well over a hundred. I don’t read them just to pass the time,…

The Value of Personalised (Climate) Science Communication
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The Value of Personalised (Climate) Science Communication

  • Nirmal Kularathne
  • June 27, 2025
  • 7 min read

Climate change is probably one of the most common words you’ve seen or heard in the 21st century. It’s usually defined as long-term changes in the weather patterns of a…

Why Environmental Models Should Prioritize Minimal Complexity?
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Why Environmental Models Should Prioritize Minimal Complexity?

  • Nirmal Kularathne
  • April 16, 2025
  • 6 min read

Usually, it is difficult to predict how ecosystems will respond to natural and human-induced changes beforehand. Let's take the Amazon rainforest as an example, it is difficult to precisely conclude…

This Environmental Model Is Complex—But Why? A Walk-through of My Search for Answers.
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This Environmental Model Is Complex—But Why? A Walk-through of My Search for Answers.

  • Nirmal Kularathne
  • March 20, 2025
  • 9 min read

When I first came across climate science in 2020 as a third-year bachelor's student, I had the opportunity to attend various online webinars organized by institutes from around the world,…

Generational Egoism in Climate Change: A Barrier to Sustainable Action
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Generational Egoism in Climate Change: A Barrier to Sustainable Action

  • Nirmal Kularathne
  • January 31, 2025
  • 5 min read

Generational egoism refers to the tendency of one generation to prioritize its own interests, wealth, and convenience while neglecting the well-being of future generations. This phenomenon is particularly evident in…

Let’s Talk About “Carbon Budget” and Its Reliability
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Let’s Talk About “Carbon Budget” and Its Reliability

  • Nirmal Kularathne
  • November 13, 2024
  • 7 min read

Over the past decade, the idea of a global "carbon budget" has become a key concept in both climate science and policy. A carbon budget represents the total amount of…

Who is the Villain of Climate Change: Producer or Consumer?
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Who is the Villain of Climate Change: Producer or Consumer?

  • Nirmal Kularathne
  • July 3, 2024
  • 5 min read

When asked, "Who should correct climate change?" most people instinctively point to the government or industry. These entities are undeniably influential, wielding power and resources capable of enacting substantial environmental…

The Impact of Online Shopping on Sustainability: A Close Look at TEMU
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The Impact of Online Shopping on Sustainability: A Close Look at TEMU

  • Nirmal Kularathne
  • May 22, 2024
  • 5 min read

Online shopping has revolutionized the way we purchase goods, evolving significantly over the past two decades. With the advent of smartphones and the increasing affordability of both these devices and…

Water Scarcity in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Agriculture
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Water Scarcity in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Agriculture

  • Nirmal Kularathne
  • March 27, 2024
  • 7 min read

Sub-Saharan Africa refers to the part of the African continent below the Sahara Desert. This expansive and varied area comprises 46 nations. Additionally, these countries are categorized into four distinct…

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