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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
A Third of Global Population to Live in Dangerously Hot Areas
The alarming impact of climate change continues to be a pressing global issue. According to a study conducted by researchers from Exeter University’s Global Systems Institute, if current trends persist, the world is on track to witness a significant rise ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
COP28 to Focus on Health Impacts of Climate Change
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, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
New Research Findings: Black Rockfish Larvae Thrive in Warmer Oceans
The impact of warming oceans on marine species has long been a subject of concern, with scientists warning of irreversible loss of marine and coastal ecosystems. However, a recent study by scientists from Oregon State University found that black rockfish ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
What is an Atmospheric River?
An atmospheric river is a narrow and elongated region in the atmosphere that carries a substantial amount of water vapour outside the tropics. Researchers first coined the term ‘atmospheric river’ in the 1990s. It is also known as a tropical ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
2022 : World’s Fifth-Warmest on Record
The world’s average global temperature is now 1.1C to 1.2C higher than in pre-industrial times, according to U.S. scientists. Last year was the joint fifth-warmest on record, and the last nine years were the nine warmest since pre-industrial times. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Decline of Polar Bear Population in Canada
A new government report has found that the Western Hudson Bay polar bear population in Canada has declined by 27 percent in the past 5 years. What are the key findings of the report? Currently, there are 19 polar bear ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
“Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector” Report
A new report titled “Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector” was released by the World Bank in partnership with the state government of Kerala during the two-day India Climate and Development Partners’ Meet. What are the key findings of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
2022 New Energy Outlook Report
2022 New Energy Outlook Report was released by the global, clean energy research provider BloombergNEF. The report analysed the Net Zero scenarios or pathways that limit global warming to 1.77°C above pre-industrial levels by 2050 with 67 percent assurance. What ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs