Page-8 of Environment Current Affairs

Fossil Fuel Expansion Threatens Coral Triangle Biodiversity

October 29, 2024

At COP16 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, a critical report brought to light the dangers posed by fossil fuel expansion to the Coral Triangle. This region, known as the ‘Amazon of the seas’, is one of the most biodiverse ..

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Asiatic Golden Cat Rediscovered in Manas National Park

October 26, 2024

The Asiatic golden cat has been spotted in Assam’s Manas National Park. This is an important conservation milestone. The last sighting was in 2007, casting doubt on the cat’s presence in the park. Its return is a positive sign for ..

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Rare Indian Skimmers Spotted at Lower Manair Dam

October 26, 2024

An important event occurred at Lower Manair Dam (LMD) in Telangana. Around 150 to 200 rare Indian Skimmer birds were spotted. This is the first recorded sighting of these birds in Telangana. Typically, they migrate to Kakinada port in Andhra ..

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UN Report Warns of Rising Global Temperatures

October 25, 2024

The latest UN report reveals alarming trends in global emissions. Despite advancements in renewable energy and electric vehicles, the world is on track for a temperature rise of 2.6°C above pre-industrial levels. If current policies remain unchanged, this could escalate ..

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Pakistan: Punjab Government to Use Artificial Rain Against Smog

October 25, 2024

The Punjab government of Pakistan announced plans to deploy artificial rain to address severe smog in Lahore. This decision follows Lahore being named the world’s most polluted city, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) level of 394. Such levels ..

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Diamond Dust Proposed as Geoengineering Solution for Global Warming

October 23, 2024

A new study published in Geophysical Research Letters suggests that diamond dust could be an effective SRM material. The study compared seven compounds and found diamonds to be the most efficient for reflecting solar radiation. Researchers propose spraying five million ..

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Wetlands Vital in Global Biodiversity Strategies

October 22, 2024

The UN Biodiversity Conference is currently underway in Cali, Colombia. A recent assessment by 35 percent ltd, commissioned by Wetlands International, marks the importance of wetlands in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs). This assessment follows COP15, where nations ..

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Koalas Face Extinction: Causes and Conservation Efforts

October 21, 2024

Koalas, iconic Australian marsupials, face imminent extinction. Their populations have plummeted to between 95,000 and 524,000. In 2022, the government classified East Coast koalas as ‘endangered’. Various factors contribute to their decline, including habitat loss and disease. Factors Contributing to ..

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