India’s Own Heat Index.

4 May 2023 Introduction: Next year, India plans to launch a composite index of its own to measure the effect of heat on its population and produce impact-based heat wave alerts for specific locations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has already launched an experimental heat index for various regions of the country, which calculates how […]

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Petersberg Climate Dialogue.

5May 2023. Introduction: The Petersberg Dialogue on Climate Change was held in Berlin from May 2-3, 2023, and was hosted by Germany and the United Arab Emirates, which is hosting the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The conference brought together ministers from 40 countries to discuss […]

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New York Becomes the First US State to Ban Fossil Fuels in New Buildings.

May 5, 2023 Introduction: New York has taken a monumental step in the fight against climate change by becoming the first state in the United States to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings. This decision has been seen as a major win for climate advocates but may also face pushback […]

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Queensland’s Isaac River Coal Mine.

12 May 2023. Introduction: The Australian government has recently approved the construction of a new coal mine, marking the first approval since being elected on a climate action platform. The mine, known as the Isaac River coal mine, is expected to have significant implications for the environment and climate goals. Location and Extraction The Isaac […]

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Eretmoptera murphyi in Signy Island.

12May 2023. Introduction: Signy Island, located in Antarctica, is facing a concerning ecological challenge. A flightless midge called Eretmoptera murphyi has been wreaking havoc on the island’s delicate ecosystem. The Influence of Eretmoptera murphyi on Signy Island’s Soil Eretmoptera murphyi has been altering the soil composition on Signy Island. According to a study conducted by […]

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Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.

12 May 2023. Introduction: The Indian government is actively working towards decarbonising its economy and achieving ambitious climate goals. To facilitate this transition and promote sustainable practices, the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change are collaborating to develop the Indian Carbon Market (ICM). This market aims to play a […]

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COP28 to Focus on Health Impacts of Climate Change.

6 May 2023 Introduction: The upcoming 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is set to assess health issues in great detail. COP28, which will be held in Dubai this November, will dedicate a day to health, making it the first COP to focus on health issues in […]

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