Page-13 of Environment Current Affairs

India’s First Green Hydrogen Fuelling Station

November 27, 2024

India has recently inaugurated its first green hydrogen fuelling station in Leh, Ladakh, which is milestone in the green mobility sector. The project was completed by Amara Raja Infra for NTPC Ltd, which aims to promote emission-free transport in the ..

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Palpares contrarius: New Antlion Species Discovered

November 27, 2024

Researchers identified Palpares contrarius on the Madras Christian College (MCC) campus, a new species of antlion in Tamil Nadu, which marks addition to the region’s biodiversity. Identification Features Palpares contrarius resembles a dragonfly, which has distinct antennae and a unique ..

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Rare Imperial Eagle Spotted in Kerala Wetlands

November 27, 2024

A rare imperial eagle, known scientifically as Aquila heliaca, was identified by wildlife photographer Jijoy Immatty, in the Pulluzhi Kole wetlands. This sighting is important as the last recorded observation in Kannur dates back to 2003. Habitat and Distribution The ..

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Minke Whales’ Hearing Range Revealed

November 27, 2024

Recent findings have transformed our understanding of minke whales’ hearing capabilities. Scientists have directly measured their hearing range for the first time. The results indicate that these whales can hear sounds up to 90 kilohertz (kHz), which is higher than ..

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Great Nicobar Island Project Development Approved

November 26, 2024

The Great Nicobar Island project has received approval, which follows extensive evaluations of its environmental impact. The project is deemed crucial for national security and development initiatives. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) The project underwent the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) process, ..

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COP29 Climate Finance Agreement Overview

November 26, 2024

The COP29 meeting concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, and established a new climate finance target. This target is set at $300 billion annually for developing countries by 2035 and is known as the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG). This amount is ..

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Is Earth’s 31.5 Inch Tilt Linked to Increasing Water Demand?

November 26, 2024

A recent study in Geophysical Research Letters reveals important changes in Earth’s rotational pole due to excessive groundwater extraction. Conducted by Ki-Weon Seo and his team, the research spans from 1993 to 2010, which indicates that the pole shifted approximately ..

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How Does Math Relate to the Life Cycle of Periodical Cicadas?

November 25, 2024

Two broods of periodical cicadas have emerged together for the first time in over 200 years. Brood XIX appears in the southeastern U.S., while Brood XIII is found in the Midwest. Additionally, Australian greengrocer cicadas, which follow a seven-year cycle, ..

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