Page-41 of Environment Current Affairs

International Efforts to Combat Illegal Trade and Protect Jaguars and Big Cats

November 13, 2023

Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) have come together to combat the illegal trade of jaguar parts and derivatives and to address the issue of poaching through coordinated enforcement efforts. ..

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Fighting the Melting Poles: France’s $1 Billion Polar Science Push

November 13, 2023

Alarmed by the accelerating decline of Earth’s ice caps and glaciers, France is spending $1 billion on polar research over the next decade and calling for protections for polar oceans. France’s Leadership on Ice Melt French President Emmanuel Macron hosted ..

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Melting Ice and Heavier Snowfall: An Antarctic Paradox

November 13, 2023

New research reveals an interesting phenomenon in Antarctica – declining sea ice is linked to increased regional snowfall. While this can temporarily slow global sea level rise, it is unlikely to fully offset long-term ice melt impacts. Sea Ice Loss ..

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“Towards Eliminating Plastic Pollution by 2040: A Policy Scenario Analysis” Report

November 13, 2023

A new report reveals the staggering amount of plastic pollution leaking into the environment each year. It provides policy guidance to curb this crisis as negotiations continue on an international plastic treaty. 21 Million Tonnes of Plastic Pollution Annually The ..

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Mount St. Helens Seismic Activity

November 10, 2023

Recent reports from the US Geological Survey (USGS) have drawn attention to a series of earthquakes occurring beneath Mount St. Helens, raising questions about the volcanic activity in the region. Unprecedented Earthquake Activity Since mid-July this year, approximately 400 earthquakes ..

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Devastating Floods Displace Thousands in Somalia and Neighboring Nations

November 10, 2023

Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia have been grappling with a dire humanitarian crisis as they face one of the worst floods in decades. With at least 29 lives lost and more than 300,000 people forced to evacuate their homes, the situation ..

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El Nino Expected to Influence Global Weather Patterns Until April 2024

November 9, 2023

The World Meteorological Organisation reports the ongoing El Nino event may continue until at least April 2024. This event is contributing to the rise in global land and ocean temperatures. India’s Monsoon and El Nino The India Meteorological Department has ..

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The Debate Over “Unabated” Fossil Fuels

November 9, 2023

“Unabated” emissions refer to the release of greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels without any reduction measures. COP27 established intentions to phase down “unabated coal power,” the most polluting fossil fuel. What Does “Abated” Mean? There’s no clear definition of ..

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