Source: The post is based on the article “Belem Declaration: Amazon countries fail to agree on protection goals” published in Down To Earth on 9th August 2023. What is the News? At the Amazon Summit, leaders from the eight countries across the Amazon have adopted the Belem Declaration. The summit was organized by the Amazon… Continue reading Belem Declaration: Amazon countries fail to agree on protection goals
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Plight of the vaquita forces International Whaling Commission to issue first extinction alert
Source: The post is based on the article “Plight of the vaquita forces International Whaling Commission to issue first extinction alert” published in Down to Earth on 7th August 2023. What is the News? The International Whaling Commission(IWC) has issued its first ‘extinction alert’ on the Vaquita Porpoise. What is Vaquita Porpoise? Vaquita Porpoise is… Continue reading Plight of the vaquita forces International Whaling Commission to issue first extinction alert
Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen
Source: The post is based on the article “Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen” published in Down To Earth on 3rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac?3 Why has Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac been banned?4 What are the other steps taken for Vulture conservation?5… Continue reading Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen
Harness silvopasture systems for local climate resilience
Source: The post is based on the article “Harness silvopasture systems for local climate resilience” published in Down To Earth on 25th July 2023. What is the News? In light of the global deterioration of natural resources and forests, silvopasture systems offer a relevant solution to deforestation trends. What is Silvopasture? Silvopasture is an ancient… Continue reading Harness silvopasture systems for local climate resilience
Over 60 species of plants that can survive extreme dehydration found in Western Ghats
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 60 species of plants that can survive extreme dehydration found in Western Ghats” published in Down to Earth on 19th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Desiccation-tolerate vascular plant species?3 Desiccation-tolerate vascular(DT) plant species in India:4 What is the significance of this discovery?… Continue reading Over 60 species of plants that can survive extreme dehydration found in Western Ghats
‘Zombie fires’ in the Arctic: Canada’s extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Zombie fires’ in the Arctic: Canada’s extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future” published in Down To Earth on 19th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Zombie Fires?3 Why are Zombie Fires occurring in the Arctic region?4… Continue reading ‘Zombie fires’ in the Arctic: Canada’s extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future
A ‘dead’ Ghaggar and its tributaries wrought havoc in Haryana early July; here is how
Source: The post is based on the article “A ‘dead’ Ghaggar and its tributaries wrought havoc in Haryana early July; here is how” published in Down To Earth on 17th July 2023 What is the News? Ghaggar River and its tributaries have caused widespread devastation in Haryana after reclaiming their floodplains. Where is Ghaggar River?… Continue reading A ‘dead’ Ghaggar and its tributaries wrought havoc in Haryana early July; here is how
Tropical waters have turned green in colour, courtesy climate change: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Tropical waters have turned green in colour, courtesy climate change: Study” published in Down to Earth on 12th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What does green color in oceans indicate?3 Why are Tropical oceans turning green in colour?4 What is the impact of Climate Change on… Continue reading Tropical waters have turned green in colour, courtesy climate change: Study
Warming Bay: An ongoing heatwave in India’s eastern sea is causing extreme rain in its northwest, say experts
Source: The post is based on the article “Warming Bay: An ongoing heatwave in India’s eastern sea is causing extreme rain in its northwest, say experts” published in Down To Earth on 8th July 2023 What is the News? The northern Bay of Bengal has been experiencing an intense marine heatwave. This has led to… Continue reading Warming Bay: An ongoing heatwave in India’s eastern sea is causing extreme rain in its northwest, say experts
Understanding solar flares: How explosions on Sun’s surface can lead to radio blackouts
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding solar flares: How explosions on Sun’s surface can lead to radio blackouts” published in Down To Earth on 6th July 2023 What is the News? The Sun emitted an X-class solar flare disrupting radio communications over parts of the United States and the Pacific Ocean. What… Continue reading Understanding solar flares: How explosions on Sun’s surface can lead to radio blackouts
