Kerala’s ambitious seaplane project might raise livelihoods but it surely raises environmental concerns Sub : Env Sec :Msc Kerala Seaplane Project: The Kerala government’s seaplane project, aimed at enhancing domestic tourism under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, has drawn criticism from environmentalists, fishers, and opposition parties. While the project promises economic benefits, it […]
Exported Emissions: A Rising Concern for Climate-Vulnerable Nations Sub : Env Sec : Climate change Why in News The recent United Nations Climate Conference in Baku has brought attention to the issue of “exported emissions.” Delegates and activists from climate-vulnerable countries are calling for accountability over pollution exported by fossil fuel-producing nations to […]
Air Pollution in India: A Health and Economic Crisis Sub : Env Sec :Pollution Why in News The recent reports from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) highlight the alarming increase in global emissions, with India experiencing a more than 6% rise from the previous year. This growing air pollution problem is not […]
Improving Delhi’s Air Quality: Challenges and Actions of the CAQM Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Why in News Delhi’s air quality has been at dangerous levels for much of the last two weeks, raising concerns among citizens and environmental bodies. The Supreme Court recently criticized the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for not effectively managing […]
Why the world needs a global plastic treaty Sub : Env Sec: Int Convention Context: In 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) agreed to negotiate a legally binding global treaty aimed at tackling plastic pollution, including marine pollution. Representatives from more than 170 countries are set to meet in Busan, Republic of […]
Finance deadlock pushes COP29 to the brink of failure Sub: Env Sec : Int convention Context: COP29 Finalizes the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance, replacing the $100 billion per year target under the Paris Agreement. Progress: The proposed NCQG increased from $250 billion to $300 billion annually (by 2035). Developing […]