Source: The post is based on the article “A ‘One Water’ approach is key to combat urban challenges, manage resources” published in Down To Earth on 14th September 2022. What is the News? The United Nations has estimated that by the year 2050, four billion people will be seriously affected by water shortages which might… Continue reading A ‘One Water’ approach is key to combat urban challenges, manage resources
Category: Factly: Environment
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the Environment. You can find all relevant Environment related updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
US, India launch new initiative to increase tree coverage in India
Source: The post is based on the article “US, India launch new initiative to increase tree coverage in India” published in The Print on 12th September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, the Government of India and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced the launch… Continue reading US, India launch new initiative to increase tree coverage in India
Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?
Source: The post is based on the article “Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?” published in Down To Earth on 13th September 2022. What is the News? Germany has launched the world’s first fleet of fully hydrogen-powered trains. About the World’s first fleet of fully hydrogen-powered trains: Launched by:… Continue reading Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?
IRENA and Industry Leaders Launch the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization
Source: The post is based on the article “IRENA and Industry Leaders Launch the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization” published in IRENA on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)and 13 companies across all industry sectors have launched the Global Alliance for Industry Decarbonization. What is the Global Alliance for… Continue reading IRENA and Industry Leaders Launch the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization
Invasive south red-eared slider turtle poses threat to Indian biodiversity
Source: The post is based on the article “Invasive south red-eared slider turtle poses threat to Indian biodiversity” published in Down To Earth on 9th September 2022. What is the News? Experts have expressed the concern that the presence of invasive and non-native Red-Eared Slider Turtles in India would lead to the extinction of native… Continue reading Invasive south red-eared slider turtle poses threat to Indian biodiversity
Study ranks India’s climate pledges 4th in ambition, 5th in compliance
Source: The post is based on the article “Study ranks India’s climate pledges 4th in ambition, 5th in compliance” published in Down To Earth on 8th September 2022 What is the News? A study has ranked India’s updated climate pledge to the Paris Agreement fifth in compliance and fourth in ambition. About the study The… Continue reading Study ranks India’s climate pledges 4th in ambition, 5th in compliance
Delhi: How national clean air plan has failed to make a dent
Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi: How national clean air plan has failed to make a dent” published in TOI on 7th September 2022 What is the News? An analysis by the Center for Science and Environment(CSE) has found that there is barely any difference in trends in particulate matter pollution (PM2.5)… Continue reading Delhi: How national clean air plan has failed to make a dent
Difficult to implement, what is the idea of climate reparation?
Source: The post is based on the article “Difficult to implement, what is the idea of climate reparation?” published in Indian Express on 6th September 2022 What is the News? Pakistan has been facing the worst flooding disaster in its history. Due to this, Pakistan has been demanding Climate Reparations or compensation from the rich… Continue reading Difficult to implement, what is the idea of climate reparation?
State of the Climate Report: Greenhouse gas, sea levels reached record highs in 2021: NOAA Report
Source: The post is based on the article “Greenhouse gas, sea levels reached record highs in 2021: NOAA Report” published in Down To Earth on 2nd September 2022. What is the News? The 32nd annual State of the Climate Report has been released. What is the State of the Climate Report? Published by: The report… Continue reading State of the Climate Report: Greenhouse gas, sea levels reached record highs in 2021: NOAA Report
Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?
Source: The post is based on the article “Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has relaxed the iron ore mining limit for Bellary, Chitradurga and Tumkur districts in Karnataka stating that conservation… Continue reading Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?
