9 October 2020.  Introduction: A team of scientists have identified iodic acid (HIO3) as a novel driver of  Arctic Amplification or Arctic Warming. Presence of Iodic acid in the region had not been observed previously. Highlights: These aerosol particles influence the formation of clouds. As these clouds reflect solar radiation but also retain heat on the Earth’s surface, they […]

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9 October 2020. Introduction: According to Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra India Meteorology Department will release dynamic and impact-based cyclone warnings for districts this season to minimize economic losses and damage to property due to the intense weather system. Highlights: The new system will give specific warnings about the kind of infrastructure that is likely to […]

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8 October 2020. Introduction: The US government has halted more than $12 million of funding to WWF, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and other conservation NGOs in a major blow to the conservation industry. The move follows details how conservation organisations such as WWF failed to inform the US government that programs it was funding were responsible for […]

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