Greenhouse gas
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 effect and its impact on the Earth’s climate. Her 204th birth anniversary ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
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 taking effect from 1 July 2023, the reformed Safeguard Mechanism aims to ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
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 space-based and surface-based observing systems to improve the measurement of planet-warming pollution ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
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? The 2015 Paris Agreement requires all parties to create a long-term low ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
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 western region are raising 3 to 4 times faster than any other ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
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 temperatures rising to record highs even before the official start of summer ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
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 Anthony Albanese has increased Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction target to 43 percent, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
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 sea-level rise, greenhouse gas concentrations, ocean acidification, and ocean heat set new ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs