Talks begin in Montreal on digital sequence information of biodiversity Sub: Env Sec: Biodiversity Context: Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Benefit-sharing from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources meeting– Montreal, Canada. Formed at the 2022 COP15 for the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Digital Sequence Information (DSI) on Genetic […]
As the world warms, more ACs are sold, heating up the globe further Sub: Env Sec: climate change Context: A recent analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals that the average consumer in India, like those in Australia, the U.S., China, Japan, and Europe, tends to buy the least efficient air conditioner […]
Ocean temperatures in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef now hottest in 400 years: What a new study says Sub : Env Sec :Eco system Context: According to a new study, Water temperatures in and around Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have risen to their warmest in 400 years over the past decade, placing the world’s […]
Neelakurinji becomes a ‘threatened species’ Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Context: IUCN has officially added Neelakurinji to its list of threatened species. The latest global assessment confirms its threatened status in the Vulnerable (Criteria A2c) category of the IUCN. This is the first ever Global Red List assessment for the species. About […]
Most tree-planting campaigns fail. What has to change? Sub: Env Sec: Int Conventions Tree Planting Campaigns: Unintended Failures: Many global tree planting campaigns fail to deliver real climate benefits, as seen in Kenya, where most of the 50 saplings planted by environmentalist Lucy Kagendo died, reflecting a widespread issue. Despite the simplicity of […]
Ground-level ozone surges in 10 major cities, presents a new urban crisis in India Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Rising Ground-Level Ozone Crisis in Indian Cities: In the summer of 2024, ground-level ozone is emerging as a significant environmental threat across Indian cities, surpassing the more familiar issue of particulate pollution. Recent data from […]
Forest clearance not sought to divert part of Assam wildlife sanctuary, NGT told Sub: Env Sec: Protected Area Context: The Assam government did not obtain the required forest clearance for non-forestry activities in the Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary. Details: The Ministry informed the NGT that it did not receive any proposal for forest clearance […]
Andhra Pradesh seeks Karnataka’s help to address human-elephant conflict Subject: Env Sec: Species in news Context: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan met Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre and sought the help of the Karnataka Forest Department to tackle man-elephant conflict in his State. More on News: The Kumki elephants, which take part […]
Artificial night light toughens tree leaves, threatens urban ecosystems Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Impact of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) on Urban Trees and Insects: High levels of ALAN make tree leaves tougher and harder for insects to eat, threatening urban food chains. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that ALAN […]