Antarctica’s ozone hole expands mid spring since 2001 Subject :Environment Section: Climate Change Context: The core (middle stratospheric layer) of the Antarctic ozone in mid spring (October) has experienced a 26% reduction since 2004, contrary to previously reported recovery trends in total ozone, according to a study published recently in the journal Nature […]
India announces phased introduction of biogas blending Subject :Environment Section: Climate Change Context: India will start blending compressed biogas with natural gas to boost domestic demand and cut reliance on natural gas imports, the government said in a statement on Saturday. More about News: The mandatory phased introduction will start at 1% for […]
A mangrove shield for Sundarbans Subject :Environment Section: Ecosystem Sundarbans: Sundarbans are a complex network of islands set in the delta on the Bay of Bengal and spread across West Bengal and Bangladesh. It is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in […]
Time for version 2.0: IUCN Red List outdated and unreliable, claim scientists in new paper Subject :Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: Scientists and conservationists across the world have expressed concerns that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species is outdated and unreliable. About the IUCN Red List: Formed […]
Dachigam National Park at risk as forest cover, natural habitat reduces, reveals study Subject: Environment Section: Protected Area Context: The Dachigam National Park is currently under significant threat, as the forest cover decreased by 7 percent, and there was a notable reduction in natural habitat, indicating habitat fragmentation. Experts say the significant changes […]
Tropical cyclones cause more damage than we think — and India among countries facing high social cost of carbon Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: Extreme weather events also have long-term impacts on economies and can hinder economic development, increasing the ‘social cost’ of carbon. Details: India’s long-term economic damages from tropical cyclones […]
Can the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund make a difference? Subject: Environment Section: International conventions Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF): On August 27, 2023, countries established the GBFF with a promise to resolve this long-standing money crunch. The fund was established at the 7th Assembly of the Global Environment Facility in Vancouver, Canada. It […]
Plastic-free planet: India’s polymer problem can be tackled if its street vendors switch to reusables, says study Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: Plastic waste would be reduced substantially and several new jobs would be created if Indian street food vendors transition to reusable materials, a new study released on the sidelines of the […]
Need for climate-smart agriculture in India Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: Climate-smart agriculture has the potential to assure food security, empower farmers, and protect our delicate ecosystems. Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA): According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)- Climate-smart agriculture is an approach for transforming food and agriculture systems to support […]