News:According to a study conducted by scientists, risk of extreme floods or storms are rising due to increased CO2 level. Facts: About the study: The study is based on the data collected on climate from 155 countries over 46 years(1970 to 2016). The analysis has used econometric modelling which involves accounting for a country’s vulnerability… Continue reading Rising carbon dioxide levels may double floods
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.
ZSI documents another new snake eel species in Odisha
News: A new snake eel species residing in the Bay of Bengal has been discovered and documented by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). The new marine species have been named Ophichthus kailashchandrai. Facts: Zoological Survey of India The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) is an organization for zoological research and studies to promote the… Continue reading ZSI documents another new snake eel species in Odisha
India achieves complete phase out of one the most potent ozone depleting chemical
News: India has successfully achieved the complete phase out of Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)-141 b Facts: About Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)-141 b It is a chemical used by foam manufacturing enterprises. Environmental Benefits of phase out: Will assist the healing of the stratospheric ozone layer, Will help towards the climate change mitigation Additional Information Ozone Layer: Ozone layer, also… Continue reading India achieves complete phase out of one the most potent ozone depleting chemical
1t.org
News: USA has announced to join the recently launched 1t.org initiative. Facts: About 1t.org It is a World Economic Forum initiative, designed to support the trillion tree community.. It offers a platform for leading governments, businesses, civil society and ecopreneurs committed to serving the global trillion trees community. Objectives: To serve and empower the reforestation… Continue reading 1t.org
Nature risk rising report
News: World Economic Forum (WEF) has released Nature Risk Rising Report Facts: About Nature Risk Rising Report It has produced by WEF in collaboration with PwC and the first report in series of New Nature Economy (NNE) reports. It explains how nature-related risks matter to business, why they must be urgently mainstreamed into risk management… Continue reading Nature risk rising report
Jharia most polluted place in India in 2018, Greenpeace report
News:Greenpeace India has released an annual report on the most polluted cities in India. Facts: About the report: The report is based on analysis of particulate matter data across 287 cities. It has used Central Pollution Control Board(CPCB) data to rank the most polluted cities in India. Key takeaways from the report: Jharia in Jharkhand… Continue reading Jharia most polluted place in India in 2018, Greenpeace report
India 5th among countries with corporate commitments to science-based targets: Report
News:Recently,a carbon disclosure report has been released by the Global Reporting Initiative,a non profit organisation. Facts: About Carbon disclosure report: It is an annual report on carbon reduction activities of different countries and their firms. The report ranks countries based on their corporate responsibilities of carbon reduction. Key takeaways from the report: United States topped… Continue reading India 5th among countries with corporate commitments to science-based targets: Report
A rare migratory eagle sighted near Vijayawada
News:Recently,Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis) has been sighted in Andhra Pradesh during Asian Bird Census. Facts: About Steppe Eagle: The Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis) is a large eagle with broad, long wings and a short rounded tail. They are listed as Endangered under the IUCN Red list. They are migratory raptor which has undergone extremely rapid… Continue reading A rare migratory eagle sighted near Vijayawada
1 trillion USD required to achieve UN’s Decarbonization Target of Shipping Industry
News:According to a study,at least $1 trillion of investment in new fuel technology is needed to enable the shipping industry to meet U.N. targets for cuts in carbon emissions by 2050. Facts: About Global Shipping Carbon emissions: According to the United Nations,the global shipping industry accounts for around 90% of world trade which happen at… Continue reading 1 trillion USD required to achieve UN’s Decarbonization Target of Shipping Industry
146 Irrawaddy dolphins sighted in Odisha’s Chilika
News:Recently,Odisha Forest Department has sighted 146 endangered Irrawaddy dolphins in Chilika Lake. Facts: About Irrawaddy Dolphins: Irrawaddy Dolphins(Orcaella Brevirostris) are oceanic dolphin found in brackish water near coasts, river mouths and estuaries in South and Southeast Asia. Habitat:It extends from the Bay of Bengal to New Guinea and the Philippines. They are found in three… Continue reading 146 Irrawaddy dolphins sighted in Odisha’s Chilika
