Page-18 of Environment Current Affairs

Climate Finance Update: $89.6 Billion in 2021, Doubts Over $100 Billion Goal

November 29, 2023

According to a recent report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), developed countries contributed and mobilized a total of $89.6 billion in climate finance for developing countries in 2021. This marked a 7.6% increase from the previous ..

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IUCN’s Comprehensive Conservation Action Plans for Threatened Pollinator Groups in Europe

November 29, 2023

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has unveiled three comprehensive Action Plans aimed at conserving threatened pollinator groups in Europe. Developed under the auspices of an EU-funded project initiated in April 2021, these plans are the result of ..

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UK’s Colonial History Doubles Its Historical Emissions in Global Heating

November 28, 2023

Recent analysis reveals that the United Kingdom is responsible for nearly twice as much global heating as previously estimated when accounting for its colonial history. While the UK’s domestic emissions contribute to 3% of total world emissions dating back to ..

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Butterfly Migration in Tamil Nadu: Below-Par Phenomenon Raises Concerns

November 28, 2023

The mesmerizing annual migration of butterflies from the Eastern Ghats towards the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, coinciding with the onset of the Northeast monsoon, witnessed a subpar occurrence this year. Tracking this phenomenon since 2013, The Nature and Butterfly ..

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The Hidden Costs of Extreme Weather: Long-Term Impact on Economies

November 27, 2023

A recent study sheds light on the long-term economic consequences of extreme weather events, particularly tropical cyclones, and their impact on the social cost of carbon. The social cost of carbon is a crucial metric in shaping climate policies, estimating ..

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Government Announces Mandatory Blending of Compressed Biogas (CBG) in CGD Sector

November 27, 2023

The Central government has unveiled a roadmap for the mandatory blending of compressed biogas (CBG) in the city gas distribution (CGD) sector, targeting the transportation and domestic segments. The decision was approved by the National Biofuels Coordination Committee (NBCC) during ..

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