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Study finds the validity of computer models for predicting climate change
A recent study published by scientist Zeke Hausfather in the journal Geophysical Research Letters studied the accuracy of several computer models used to predict the climate change. The study found high levels of accuracy in these computer models with an average skill score of 69%. The ‘skill score’ was used to determine the success of ..
Topics: Climate change • Climate change denial • Climate forcing agents • Climatology • Global warming • Greenhouse gas • Natural environment • Physical geography
World Meteorological Organisation report
In light of the ongoing UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Madrid, Spain, the World Meteorological Organisation has released its annual report predicting a grim outlook for the global climate change. Some of the reports highlights are as follows: Marine heat-waves are to become more common. The average temperatures of both 10 year and ..
Topics: Arctic • Climate • Climate change • Climate history • Climatology • Global warming • Natural environment • Nature • Physical geography
Centre scraps plan to bring changes to Forest Act
On 15 Nov, the Union Environment Ministry withdrew a draft amendment that proposed updates to the Indian Forest Act, 1927. Activist groups and some State governments have opposed this proposed law. The Indian Forest Act, 2019, was envisaged as an amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927 and an effort to address contemporary challenges to ..
Topics: Conservation in India • Environment • Indian Forest Act • Natural environment • Natural resource management • Nature • Reforestation
IUCN Asia Regional Conservation Forum begins in Pakistan
The 7th International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Asia Regional Conservation Forum , one of Asia’s most important nature conservation events – Started on 14 Nov. Under the theme of “Greening Asia for Nature and People”, the forum will focus on themes related to nature-based solutions to address societal challenges. The Forum was inaugurated ..
Topics: Environmental conservation • International Union for Conservation of Nature • Natural environment • Nature • Organizations • Society for Conservation Biology
International Conference on Soil and Water Resources Management for Climate started in New Delhi
In New Delhi, the International Conference on Soil and Water Resources Management for Climate has been organized jointly by the Soil Conservation Society of India in association with World Association of Soil and Water Conservation (WASWAC), China and International Soil Conservation Organization (ISCO), USA on November 6, 2019. The aim of the 5-day long conference ..
Topics: Conservation biology • Land management • Natural environment • Nature • Society for Conservation Biology • Soil • Soil governance
Bill Gates authors book “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster”
The book titled “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need” has been authored by founder of Microsoft Corporation and American philanthropist Bill Gates. In the book, Gates will explain why he cares so deeply about climate change and what makes him optimistic that the world can prevent ..
Topics: Bill Gates • Climate change • Climate history • Global warming • Microsoft • Natural environment • Physical geography