Page-47 of Environment Current Affairs

Annual Report on ‘Changes in Per Capita Coal Power Emissions of G20 Countries’

September 6, 2023

India witnessed a significant 29% increase in per capita coal emissions in 2022 compared to 2015, while G20 countries collectively experienced a 9% rise in per capita coal emissions, reaching 1.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide per capita in 2022, according ..

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New LED Lights Worsening Light Pollution

September 4, 2023

The rapid adoption of LED lighting in the United States, aimed at saving energy and reducing costs, is contributing to a growing crisis of light pollution. Government regulations mandating energy-efficient lighting have unintentionally exacerbated the problem. Recent research reveals that ..

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Impact of Extreme Weather on CEFM

September 4, 2023

A recent study published in the journal International Social Work reveals that extreme weather events contribute to the increase in child, early, and forced marriage (CEFM) in low- and middle-income countries. The study, led by researchers from Ohio State University, ..

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UN Biodiversity Advocates for Fungi Recognition Through “FUNGA” Campaign

August 31, 2023

The United Nations Biodiversity has initiated a campaign urging the global community to incorporate the term “funga” alongside “flora and fauna” to emphasize the significance of fungi. Recognizing fungi’s essential role in ecosystems, the UN aims to elevate fungi’s importance ..

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Air Pollution’s Disproportionate Impact on Global Life Expectancy

August 30, 2023

The annual Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report from the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute (EPIC) underscores air pollution’s status as a significant threat to global human health. The study reveals that despite a slight increase in global pollution ..

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Droughts Threaten Global Trade Routes and Supply Chains

August 29, 2023

Drought, exacerbated by fossil fuel consumption, is affecting ship traffic in the Panama Canal and threatening to dry out the Mississippi River, impacting American corn and wheat exports. Droughts affecting multiple trade routes could disrupt the transport and prices of ..

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Emperor Penguins Face “Quasi Extinction”

August 26, 2023

A recent study conducted by researchers from the British Antarctic Survey reveals that emperor penguins, the iconic symbol of Antarctica, are facing a grave threat of “quasi extinction” due to a rapid reduction in sea ice. The study found that ..

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Rising Temperatures Linked to Extensive Leaf Mortality in Tropical Forests

August 26, 2023

A recent study published in the Nature journal on August 23 highlights new dangers posed by climate change to tropical forests. The study suggests that rising temperatures could lead to a phenomenon known as “mass leaf death,” where the leaves ..

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