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The Emissions Divide Report
A recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) reveals significant disparities in carbon emissions between residents of developed and developing countries. The findings shed light on a rich-poor divide both within and among nations, with the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
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Blue Drop National Report 2023
South Africa has experienced a decline in drinking water quality since 2014, with almost half of it now deemed microbiologically unsafe for consumption, according to the Blue Drop National Report 2023 released by the Department of Water and Sanitation on ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
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Mystery of Biocrusts on the Great Wall of China
For centuries, the Great Wall has stood as a testament to China’s dynastic prowess, embodying both ingenuity and authority. However, a recent collaborative study by researchers from China, the US, and Spain delves into the debate surrounding the impact of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
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Insufficient Adoption of Emission Control Technology in Indian Coal Plants
A recent analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has revealed that less than eight percent of India’s coal-based power plants have adopted the recommended technology to control sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. The technology, Flue ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Article 6 Discussions at COP28
Discussions on Article 6 during the initial 10 days of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) have seen both progress and challenges. The focus has been on refining rules and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
“State of Finance for Nature” Report
A new United Nations report, “State of Finance for Nature,” reveals that countries invest nearly $7 trillion annually in subsidies and private investments with direct negative impacts on nature. This staggering figure accounts for 7% of the global gross domestic ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
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Global Renewables And Energy Efficiency Pledge
On December 2, a significant development took place at the ongoing COP28 climate summit, with 118 countries signing a renewable energy pledge. The goal is ambitious — to triple the world’s green energy capacity to 11,000 GW by 2030. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2024
India has secured the seventh position in climate performance during 2022, making significant progress over the previous year when it held the eighth spot. This positive trajectory places India effectively fourth, considering the absence of countries in the first three ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs