Global warming
Solar Radiation Management
The United States is considering a controversial tool called Solar Radiation Management (SRM) to address global warming. In a recent White House report, various activities were proposed to implement SRM, including injecting aerosols and brightening marine clouds to reflect sunlight ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
High Ambient Temperature’s Influence on IPV Prevalence
A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry sheds light on the correlation between temperature and intimate partner violence (IPV) against women. Conducted by an international team of researchers from China, Pakistan, Australia, Germany, Tanzania, the United Kingdom, and the United ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Report Reveals Europe’s Heatwave and Climate Change Impacts
A comprehensive report by the World Meteorological Organization and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service has highlighted the concerning effects of climate change on Europe. The continent experienced an alarming temperature increase of 2.3 degrees Celsius last year compared ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
What is Fish Kill?
Recently, Texas witnessed a massive fish die-off that raised concerns among experts and residents alike. The occurrence, known as a fish kill, resulted in the death of various fish species and has been attributed to specific environmental factors. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Global Mean Temperature Crosses 1.5 Degree Celsius Threshold
According to the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecast (ECMWF), the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold for global mean temperatures was breached in the first few days of June. This marks the first time the 1.5-degree threshold has been surpassed during ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Study on Ice-Free Conditions of Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean, known for its vast expanse of ice, could be facing a dramatic change in the coming years. A recent international study suggests that the Arctic Ocean could become ice-free in the summers by the 2030s. Ice-Free Arctic: ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs