Source: The post Protecting the most Vulnerable due to Increasing heatwaves in India has been created, based on the article “In a heatwave, how do we protect our most vulnerable” published in “Indian express” on 11th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-environment–climate change and GS Paper 1- geography–Important Geophysical phenomena such as Heatwaves. … Continue reading Protecting the most Vulnerable due to Increasing heatwaves in India
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Global warming will cause conditions beyond human tolerance — this will impact homes too
Source: The post is based on the article “Global warming will cause conditions beyond human tolerance — this will impact homes too” published in The Times of India on 1st April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Climate Change Relevance: about the impact of clime change on homes News: The article discusses the impact of climate change on… Continue reading Global warming will cause conditions beyond human tolerance — this will impact homes too
Managing Climate Change: A Strategy for India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About India’s Climate Targets3 What suggestions have been provided by the Working Paper?3.1 Decarbonising Power Sector3.2 Decarbonising Industries3.3 Decarbonising Transport3.4 Emissions from Expanded Urbanization3.5 Afforestation and CCUS3.6 Investment Requirement for the Transition4 Conclusion Introduction Climate Change is a clear and present danger. The latest IPCC Assessment Report has warned… Continue reading Managing Climate Change: A Strategy for India – Explained, pointwise
[Answered] The wind speed in major Indian cities has been slowing down consistently and significantly over several decades. Highlight the reasons and implications of slowing winds in urban areas.
Introduction: Context of climate change with the Slowing wind. Body: Mention the Reasons of slowing winds in the urban areas also write the Implications of slowing winds Conclusion: Give a way forward The declining wind speed also referred to as global terrestrial stilling is a major cause of concern worldwide. It is one such phenomenon that poses high impacts… Continue reading [Answered] The wind speed in major Indian cities has been slowing down consistently and significantly over several decades. Highlight the reasons and implications of slowing winds in urban areas.
Earth is getting a ‘black box’ to hold humans accountable for climate change
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the Earth Black Box?4 How will the Earth Black Box work? What is the News? A steel structure is known as “Earth’s Black Box” will soon record rising temperature trends as well as other information related to climate change from a remote Australian island. Read more: Glasgow… Continue reading Earth is getting a ‘black box’ to hold humans accountable for climate change
Climate disasters displace more people than conflicts now
What is the News? The “World Migration Report 2022” has been published. More about the report: It is a biennial report published by the “International Organization for Migration” (IOM) of the UN. The report quoted the regular data collation by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC). The 2022 report on global migration focuses on migration… Continue reading Climate disasters displace more people than conflicts now
India’s electric vehicle push will lead to brighter, greener future
News: Decarbonisation of global economy, including India’s, entails decarbonisation of the transport sector. Moreover, it is in line with the India’s climate change commitments, will help boost manufacturing sector and also help ensure energy security. India supports the global “EV30@30” campaign, which aims for at least 30% of new vehicle sales to be electric by… Continue reading India’s electric vehicle push will lead to brighter, greener future
Shielding farm sector from climate change
News: Climatic anomalies affect agriculture directly. Hence, there is a need for effective strategy to protect agriculture from its ill effects. Changes in the intensity, frequency, and seasonality of climate patterns, extreme weather events, rainfall pattern and river flows etc. are likely to impact agriculture sector. How would climate change affect the farm sector? The… Continue reading Shielding farm sector from climate change
In our efforts to be green, we must not greenwash: On India’s net zero pledge at COP26
News: India’s net zero pledge at Glasgow, though commendable, raises several questions. Apart from serious doubts about their techno-financial feasibility, there are at least three reasons to question the commitments made by India at COP26. Must Read: India announces new climate targets at COP26 – Explained, pointwise What are the issues with India’s net zero… Continue reading In our efforts to be green, we must not greenwash: On India’s net zero pledge at COP26
India calls for hike in climate finance to $1trillion
What is the news? At the ministerial meeting of the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC), India has said that climate finance cannot continue at the levels decided in 2009 and emphasised that it should be at least $1 trillion to meet the goals of addressing climate change. The ministerial meeting of LMDC was hosted by Bolivia.… Continue reading India calls for hike in climate finance to $1trillion
