New York Becomes the First US State to Ban Fossil Fuels in New Buildings

New York has taken a monumental step in the fight against climate change by becoming the first state in the United States to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings. This decision has been seen as ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Petersberg Climate Dialogue

The Petersberg Dialogue on Climate Change was held in Berlin from May 2-3, 2023, and was hosted by Germany and the United Arab Emirates, which is hosting the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

India’s Own Heat Index

Next year, India plans to launch a composite index of its own to measure the effect of heat on its population and produce impact-based heat wave alerts for specific locations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has already launched an experimental ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

What are Heat Domes?

Heat domes are high-pressure systems that result in extremely hot and dry weather conditions, causing a variety of impacts on human health, the environment, and society. As the frequency and intensity of heat domes increase, understanding their causes, impacts, and ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Cycas pectinata

An evergreen, palm-like plant with a Jurassic link is under stress in Bhutan, according to a new study conducted by five botanists. The plant in question is Cycas pectinata, the only cycad species found in Bhutan. The study, published in ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Banking on Climate Chaos Report

On April 12, 2023, environmental organizations released the “Banking on Climate Chaos” report, which details the world’s largest banks’ spending on fossil fuel project financing since the Paris Agreement. The report reveals some shocking figures and highlights the urgent need ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

New Research Findings: Black Rockfish Larvae Thrive in Warmer Oceans

The impact of warming oceans on marine species has long been a subject of concern, with scientists warning of irreversible loss of marine and coastal ecosystems. However, a recent study by scientists from Oregon State University found that black rockfish ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism

Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 has been passed by Parliament, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to address climate change. With the new arrangements taking effect from 1 July 2023, the reformed Safeguard Mechanism aims to ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Coastal Kerala Geckoella

Scientists have made a new discovery of a species of lizard from the coastal forests of northern Kerala. The species, named Cyrtodactylus (Geckoella) chengodumalaensis, is a ground-dwelling gecko that was discovered by a team of researchers led by Ishan Agarwal ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland

As the impacts of climate change become increasingly severe and tangible, people around the world are looking for ways to hold their governments accountable for inaction on this pressing issue. In Europe, senior citizens in Switzerland have taken the bold ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs