25 September 2022. Introduction: Fridays for Future activists have launched climate change protests in Germany and other countries. Highlights: What is Fridays for Future Movement? Fridays for Future is an international student movement that aims to push towards an immediate climate action through active campaigning and advocacy. It was chosen as the Champion of the […]
23 September 2022. Introduction: The Indian Government announced the launch of the Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum 2022 in Pittsburgh, US. Highlights: What is Integrated Biorefineries Mission? Integrated Biorefineries Mission is a joint initiative of India and the Netherlands, with the inclusion of Brazil and Canada […]
23 September 2022. Introduction: Prime Minister Modi virtually inaugurated the National Conference of Environment Ministers held in Gujarat. Highlights: What is Life: LiFE (Lifestyle for the Environment) was launched on June 5, 2022 on the occasion of World Environment Day to harness the power of individual and collective action to address the global climate crisis. […]
22 September 2022. Introduction: A new study published in the journal Nano Today revealed that nanoplastics travel up the human food web via plants, insects and fish. Highlights:
20 September 2022. Introduction: The recently released joint report of the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised concerns regarding long southwest monsoon causing large-scale displacement of masses in South Asia. Highlights: About IDMC Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) is an international non-governmental organization based in Geneva, Switzerland. It was […]
22 September 2022. Introduction: The report titled “Congo Basin Forests – State of the Forests 2021” was released recently by the Central African Forests Commission. Highlights: What are peatlands? Peatlands are terrestrial wetland ecosystem formed because of the accumulation of partially decomposed plant remains over thousands of years. The plants are only partially decomposed as […]
19 September 2022. Introduction: Global Registry of Fossil Fuels is the world’s first public database on fossil fuel reserves, production and emissions. High Lights: What is carbon budget? Carbon budget refers to the remaining carbon the world can afford to emit before the 1.5°C temperature goal of the Paris Agreement is missed. According to the […]