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25 October 2021. Introduction: Australian Cabinet is set to consider conditions that junior coalition partner of government has placed on committing to the target of zero net carbon emissions by 2050. Highlights: In-principal support of the Nationals party for the target was agreed at a meeting on October 24, 2021. This support is significant for […]
Read More23 October 2021. Introduction: Bangladesh has planned to present its “climate prosperity plan” at the upcoming United Nations climate talks in Glasgow. Highlights: Climate prosperity plan will be presented with the aim of mitigating the effects of global warming on economic development. This plan will also visualise boosting the renewable energy. It will make agriculture […]
Read More21 October 2021. Introduction: The Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation (PaTCoF) has won the “Earth Guardian Award” which was instituted by the NatWest Group. Highlights: PaTCoF is a non-profit organisation under forest department which seeks to facilitate conservation of tiger and biodiversity in the Parambikulam tiger reserve. Eight winners of the award were felicitated by secretary […]
Read More20 October 2021. Introduction: Mount Aso volcano in Japan, erupted on October 20, 2021 and emitted a giant column of ash to about thousands of metres into the sky. Highlights No injuries were reported immediately and People were warned not to go towards volcano as it ejected hot gas and ash. The volcano ejected gas […]
Read More20 October 2021 Introduction: The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has developed a new ‘Decision Support System’ (DSS) as well as ‘Air Quality Early Warning System’ (AQEWS). These systems were launched by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh. Highlights: DSS and AQEWS systems were launched for better air-quality […]
Read More20 October 2021. Introduction: Climate tech start-up, Blue Sky Analytics, published its report on emissions related to crop burning. In the report, India has been ranked at the top position. Highlights: As per report, India accounted for 13 per cent of total global emissions in the period of 2015-2020. Report notes a 12.2 percent contribution […]
Read More20 October 2021. Introduction: World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and other agency released its new report on October 19, 2021. In its report, these agencies warned that, Africa’s rare glaciers are going to disappear in next two decades because of climate change. Highlights: The report was released ahead of “U.N. climate conference” which is scheduled for […]
Read More16 0ctober 2021. Introduction: Amid the Covid-19 pandemic related situation and concerns regarding increasing pollution due to firecrackers during festive season, many states have imposed certain rules on fireworks in the year 2021. Highlights States have imposed either a complete or partial ban on firecracker sales. In these states, government has permitted the sale of […]
Read More15 October 2021. Introduction: China pledged to inject $233 million into a new fund called “Kunming Biodiversity Fund” for the protection of biodiversity in developing countries, recently. Highlights This decision was taken during a key UN conservation summit, even though major donors disagreed on it. China pledged as it the world’s biggest polluter and seeks […]
Read More14 October 2021. Introduction: The Union environment ministry has released a draft notification to regulate the extended producer responsibility (EPR) under the “Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016”. Highlights: The draft provides that, quantity of waste will have to be managed by producers, brand owners and importers, who are generate plastic packaging waste across India. When […]
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