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Eunice Newton Foote

Eunice Newton Foote, an American scientist and advocate for women’s rights, made a groundbreaking discovery in climate science by being the first to recognize and understand the greenhouse...

July 18, 2023

Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism

Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 has been passed by Parliament, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to address climate change. With the new arrangements...

April 4, 2023

Global Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Infrastructure

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has introduced the Global Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Infrastructure, which aims to provide standardized and real-time tracking of greenhouse gases. The new platform integrates...

March 9, 2023

India’s Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy

India’s Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy was launched by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change at the COP27. What is Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategy?...

November 14, 2022

Study on Fast Melting Arctic Ice and ocean acidification

Rapid melting of Arctic Ice is contributing the fast-paced acidification of ocean. Key facts An international team of researchers have found that acidity levels in the Arctic Ocean’s...

October 3, 2022

Massive Wild Fires in Spain and Germany

Germany, Spain, and Greece have been facing worst of Europe’s extraordinary heat wave. Apart from that, wildfires have also ravaged the three countries. Key Points Countries have witnessed...

June 22, 2022

Australia’s ambitious 2030 emissions target to UN

On June 16, 2022, new centre-left government of Australia submitted more ambitious emissions targets to United Nations in order to end foot-dragging on climate change. Highlights Prime Minister...

June 17, 2022

State of Global Climate Report 2021

The State of the Global Climate Report 2021 has been released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). According to the report, four key climate change indicators which are...

May 28, 2022

IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report- Highlights

The latest series of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report has highlighted that without immediate emissions reductions across all sectors, it would be difficult...

April 5, 2022

What is the Global Methane Pledge?

The Global Methane Pledge was launched on November 2, 2021 at the ongoing UN COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. Highlights As of now, more than 90 countries have signed this...

November 3, 2021

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