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UK’s Colonial History Doubles Its Historical Emissions in Global Heating
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Butterfly Migration in Tamil Nadu: Below-Par Phenomenon Raises Concerns
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
The Hidden Costs of Extreme Weather: Long-Term Impact on Economies
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Government Announces Mandatory Blending of Compressed Biogas (CBG) in CGD Sector
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
25th Meeting of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan
The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, chaired the 25th meeting of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOS DCP) on the coast of Vadinagar in Gujarat. This crucial gathering brought together major stakeholders, including ports, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Peru Loses Over Half of Glacial Coverage in Six Decades
Peru has experienced a devastating loss of more than half of its glacier surface in the last six decades, with 175 glaciers becoming extinct between 2016 and 2020 due to the impacts of climate change, according to scientists from Peru’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs