Greenhouse gas

Eunice Newton Foote

Created: July 18, 2023

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 ..

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Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism

Created: April 4, 2023

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 ..

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Global Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Infrastructure

Created: March 9, 2023

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 ..

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India’s Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy

Created: November 14, 2022

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 ..

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Study on Fast Melting Arctic Ice and ocean acidification

Created: October 3, 2022

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 ..

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Massive Wild Fires in Spain and Germany

Created: June 22, 2022

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 ..

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