Environment Current Affairs

Government Action Against Exotic Invasive Plant Species

Created: September 29, 2023

In recent years, Conocarpus, a fast-growing exotic mangrove species, had been widely used to enhance green cover in Gujarat. However, concerns have arisen over the environmental and health impacts of this non-indigenous plant, leading authorities to take action. Controlling Conocarpus ..

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Unprecedented Heatwave Grips Eastern Antarctica

Created: September 26, 2023

During this unprecedented heatwave, temperatures in Eastern Antarctica soared to approximately 39 degrees Celsius (102.2 degrees Fahrenheit) above the monthly average. March 18, 2022, marked the peak of this event, with temperatures rising to -10C (-14F), a stark contrast to ..

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India’s First Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus

Created: September 25, 2023

In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable transportation, India is set to inaugurate its first Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to embrace eco-friendly and low-carbon mobility solutions. The launch, scheduled for September 25, ..

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Study Links High PM2.5 Pollution Levels to Increased Breast Cancer Risk

Created: September 22, 2023

A recent study conducted jointly by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the United States has revealed a concerning connection between living in areas with high levels of fine particulate matter ..

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State of the Rhino Report

Created: September 22, 2023

A recent report from the International Rhino Foundation sheds light on the escalating threat climate change poses to rhino populations in Africa and Asia. Beyond the persisting challenges of poaching and habitat loss, climate change-induced droughts, floods, and habitat disruptions ..

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Summer 2023 Marks Hottest on Record

Created: September 20, 2023

NASA reports that the summer of 2023 has officially become the hottest on record since temperature tracking began in 1880. This scorching summer, marked by extreme heatwaves in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions, is primarily attributed to human-induced ..

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