Source: The post is based on the article “Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?” published in Down To Earth on 17th October 2022. What is the News? According to a study, Cold ocean currents have sheltered the Galápagos Islands from global warming. About Galapagos Island The Galapagos Islands… Continue reading Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?
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Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Forestry Report: Sustainable forestry paramount for biodiversity conservation: FAO
Source: The post is based on the article “Sustainable forestry paramount for biodiversity conservation: FAO” published in the Down To Earth on 7th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mainstreaming Biodiversity?3 About the Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Forestry Report4 What are the key findings of Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Forestry Report?5 What are the concerns… Continue reading Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Forestry Report: Sustainable forestry paramount for biodiversity conservation: FAO
Vultures mostly forage outside protected areas; conservation efforts should be focused there, urges study
Source: The post is based on the article “Vultures mostly forage outside protected areas; conservation efforts should be focused there, urges study” published in the Down To Earth on 8th October 2022. What is the News? A recent study on Vulture conservation has found that vultures mostly forage outside Protected Areas (PAs). So, to control the decline… Continue reading Vultures mostly forage outside protected areas; conservation efforts should be focused there, urges study
Climate tipping points could lock in unstoppable changes to the planet — how close are they?
Source: The post is based on the article “Climate tipping points could lock in unstoppable changes to the planet — how close are they?” published in the Down To Earth on 8th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are climate tipping points or CTPs?3 What are the key findings of the Study on climate… Continue reading Climate tipping points could lock in unstoppable changes to the planet — how close are they?
Achieving green steel: How India can bridge the gaps to decarbonise the sector
Source: The post is based on the article “Achieving green steel: How India can bridge the gaps to decarbonise the sector” published in the Down To Earth on 30th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About Green Steel News: At present, the iron and steel sectors are highly… Continue reading Achieving green steel: How India can bridge the gaps to decarbonise the sector
Carbon dots: A futuristic solution for sustainably managing aquatic environment?
Source: The post is based on the article “Carbon dots: A futuristic solution for sustainably managing aquatic environment?” published in DTE on 3rd October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About carbon dots (CD)3 How carbon dots (CD) are formed?4 What are the advantages of carbon dots (CD)?5 What are the potential applications of carbon dots… Continue reading Carbon dots: A futuristic solution for sustainably managing aquatic environment?
Major floods on Mars? China’s rover finds evidence
Source: The post is based on the article “Major floods on Mars? China’s rover finds evidence” published in Down To Earth on 28th September 2022 What is the News? China’s Zhurong rover that landed on Mars in 2021 has found evidence of major floods that took place billions of years ago. What is Zhurong Rover?… Continue reading Major floods on Mars? China’s rover finds evidence
Dibang hydel project: Arunachal says no land for national park, NGT drops its own case
Source: The post is based on the article “Dibang hydel project: Arunachal says no land for national park, NGT drops its own case” published in Down To Earth on 28th September 2022. What is the News? National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed the case it took up suo motu on the grant of forest clearance… Continue reading Dibang hydel project: Arunachal says no land for national park, NGT drops its own case
Ancient plant silphion known for curing many diseases probably still around: Expert
Source: The post is based on the article “Ancient plant silphion known for curing many diseases probably still around: Expert” published in Down To Earth on 29th September 2022. What is the News? According to a recent study, a Mediterranean medicinal plant named Silphion which mysteriously vanished 2,000 years ago may still be around. What is… Continue reading Ancient plant silphion known for curing many diseases probably still around: Expert
White fly attack, untimely rains and drought; Rajasthan farmers stare at losses
Source: The post is based on the article “White fly attack, untimely rains and drought; Rajasthan farmers stare at losses” published in Down To Earth on 26th September 2022 What is the News? The number of white fly attack on cotton has been increasing in states like Punjab and Rajasthan. What is White Fly? Whitefly… Continue reading White fly attack, untimely rains and drought; Rajasthan farmers stare at losses
