What is Fish Kill?

Recently, Texas witnessed a massive fish die-off that raised concerns among experts and residents alike. The occurrence, known as a fish kill, resulted in the death of various fish species and has been attributed to specific environmental factors.   The ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Global Mean Temperature Crosses 1.5 Degree Celsius Threshold

According to the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecast (ECMWF), the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold for global mean temperatures was breached in the first few days of June. This marks the first time the 1.5-degree threshold has been surpassed during ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Study on Ice-Free Conditions of Arctic Ocean

The Arctic Ocean, known for its vast expanse of ice, could be facing a dramatic change in the coming years. A recent international study suggests that the Arctic Ocean could become ice-free in the summers by the 2030s. Ice-Free Arctic: ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

A Third of Global Population to Live in Dangerously Hot Areas

The alarming impact of climate change continues to be a pressing global issue. According to a study conducted by researchers from Exeter University’s Global Systems Institute, if current trends persist, the world is on track to witness a significant rise ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

COP28 to Focus on Health Impacts of Climate Change

The upcoming 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is set to assess health issues in great detail. COP28, which will be held in Dubai this November, will dedicate a day to health, ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World 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

What is an Atmospheric River?

An atmospheric river is a narrow and elongated region in the atmosphere that carries a substantial amount of water vapour outside the tropics. Researchers first coined the term ‘atmospheric river’ in the 1990s. It is also known as a tropical ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

2022 : World’s Fifth-Warmest on Record

The world’s average global temperature is now 1.1C to 1.2C higher than in pre-industrial times, according to U.S. scientists. Last year was the joint fifth-warmest on record, and the last nine years were the nine warmest since pre-industrial times. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs