What is the News? Researchers at UNESCO, the World Resources Institute and the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) have released a new assessment of greenhouse gas volumes emitted from and absorbed by forests in UNESCO World Heritage sites. What are the key findings of the report on UNESCO World Heritage Forests? The researchers have… Continue reading Unesco World Heritage forests: India’s Sundarbans among 5 sites with highest ‘blue carbon’ globally
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.
‘Hyperlocal neighbourhoods’ can promote sustainable travel, help decarbonise transport sector: Report
What is the News? Imperial College, London has released a paper on smart and sustainable urban transport. What are the key suggestions given by the paper to decarbonize the Transport Sector? Create Hyper-local Neighbourhoods: Hyper-local neighbourhoods that provide every necessary service within a walking distance will help people avoid using transport for their daily needs.… Continue reading ‘Hyperlocal neighbourhoods’ can promote sustainable travel, help decarbonise transport sector: Report
World temp set for 2.7°C rise on current emission pledges
What is the news? Ahead of the scheduled ‘COP26‘ summit of ‘UNFCCC’,the annual emissions gap report has stated that Current commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions put the planet on track for an average 2.7 degrees Celsius temperature rise this century. What are the findings of the report? – Target is to limit warming to… Continue reading World temp set for 2.7°C rise on current emission pledges
Trigonopterus corona: A beetle species named after coronavirus
What is the news? Scientists have discovered a new species of beetle named Trigonopterus corona on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Note: It is not the only insect species to be named after the pandemic. In April 2021, a new species of caddisfly (a moth-like insect) was collected near a stream in Kosovo and named… Continue reading Trigonopterus corona: A beetle species named after coronavirus
Atmospheric river storms can drive costly flooding — and climate change is making them stronger
What is the News? According to recent research, Atmospheric Rivers cause an average of $1.1 billion in flood damages yearly in the western U.S. What are Atmospheric Rivers? Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow bands of moisture in the atmosphere that extend from the tropics to higher latitudes. These rivers in the sky can transport 15… Continue reading Atmospheric river storms can drive costly flooding — and climate change is making them stronger
‘CO2 emissions in 2020 above decadal average’
What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released its Greenhouse Gas Bulletin Report ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, UK. What are the key findings of the Report? Carbon Dioxide(CO2) Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most significant greenhouse gas. It has reached 413.2 parts per million in 2020 and is 149% of the… Continue reading ‘CO2 emissions in 2020 above decadal average’
Global agricultural productivity not growing as fast as food demand: Report
What is the News? Global Agricultural Productivity Report (GAP Report) 2021 has been released by Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture, US and Life Sciences. Few basic Terms to Know What is Agricultural Productivity? Agricultural productivity is measured as the ratio of agricultural outputs to inputs. Agriculture productivity increases when more agricultural products are produced with… Continue reading Global agricultural productivity not growing as fast as food demand: Report
Stockholm+50: International meeting to accelerate action towards a healthy and prosperous planet for all
What is the News? The United Nations General Assembly has agreed on the way forward for plans to host Stockholm+50 at the highest possible level in Stockholm, Sweden in June 2022. What is Stockholm+50? Stockholm+50 is an international meeting to be hosted by the Government of Sweden and convened by the United Nations General Assembly… Continue reading Stockholm+50: International meeting to accelerate action towards a healthy and prosperous planet for all
India’s First Banni Buffalo IVF Calf Born
What is the News? India’s first In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) calf of Banni breed of buffaloes was born at a farmer’s house in Gir Somnath district, Gujarat. What are Banni Buffaloes? Banni buffaloes are also known as “Kutchi” or “Kundi”. It is a breed of buffalo found primarily in the Kutch district of Gujarat. This… Continue reading India’s First Banni Buffalo IVF Calf Born
Climate Change: code red for public health
What is the news? Lancet released its yearly Countdown on Health and Climate Change report. It tracks the relationship between climate change and public health. It highlights that there is a rapid increase in heatwave and wildlife exposure, drought and sea-level rise. What are the key findings of the report? Heatwaves: According to the reports, India, the… Continue reading Climate Change: code red for public health
