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Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021

For Prelims: Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021, Convention on Biological Diversity, National Biodiversity Authority, Intellectual...

27 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

India's Circular Revolution

This editorial is based on Moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ model which was published in The Hindu on 26/07/2023. It talks...

26 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

The 1.5°C Warming Target and Climate Projections

For Prelims: 1.5 degrees Celsius Warming Target, El Nino, Paris Agreement , Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Coastal erosion, National...

26 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Ethanol

For Prelims: Ethanol, National Policy on Biofuels 2018, E100 Pilot project, Ethanol Blending Programme, Distillers' Dried Grain with Solubles For...

26 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Ludwigia peruviana Threatens Elephant Habitats in Tamil Nadu

Source: TH Why in News? An Invasive weed called Ludwigia peruviana is posing a significant threat to elephant habitats and foraging areas in...

25 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

South Indian Cicada Species Gets a New Identity

Source: TH Why in News? Recent taxonomic research has unveiled a significant discovery regarding a cicada species commonly found in South...

18 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Floods Havoc in India

This editorial is based on Monsoon havoc in India which was published in The Indian Express on 17/07/2023. It talks about flood related issues in...

17 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Climate Change Alters Ocean Colour

For Prelims: Climate Change, Marine Ecosystem, Global Warming For Mains: India's climate change mitigation initiatives, climate change impact on...

17 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Promoting Coal Gasification in India

For Prelims: Promoting Coal Gasification in India, Coal Gasification, Goods and Services Tax, Input Tax Credit, Syngas, Natural Gas. For Mains:...

17 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Climate Shifts in Kaas Plateau

For Prelims: Climate Shifts in Kaas Plateau, Holocene Epoch, Southwest Monsoon, National Centre for Earth Sciences, United Nations Educational,...

17 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Rising Water Levels in the Yamuna River

Source: TH Why in News? Delhi is currently experiencing a severe waterlogging crisis due to the rising water levels of the Yamuna River. The water...

15 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Marine Heatwave and its Impacts

For Prelims: Marine Heatwave its Impact, Bay of Bengal, Coral Bleeching, Ocean Currents, El Nino, Somali Jet. For Mains: Marine Heatwave its...

13 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Flooding in North India

This editorial is based on Why North India is facing unusually heavy rains which was published in Hindustan Times on 10/07/2023. It talks about...

11 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Impact of Microplastics on Gut Microbiomes

For Prelims: Impact of Microplastics on Gut Microbiomes, FAO, Microplastics, Dysbiosis. For Mains: Impact of Microplastics on Human Health and...

10 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023)

For Prelims: Green Hydrogen, Green bonds, Renewable energy, National Green Hydrogen Mission, Net zero Emission Target For Mains: Staus of Green...

07 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Deep Sea Mining

For Prelims: Deep Sea Mining, ISA, Green Energy, UNCLOS, Renewable Energy. For Mains: Deep Sea Mining and Environment Concerns. Why in...

04 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Energy Transition Index 2023: WEF

Why in News? Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has ranked India at the 67th place globally on its Energy Transition Index (ETI). The Index...

04 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Global Environment Facility

Why in News? Recently, at the 64th Global Environment Facility (GEF) council meeting in Brazil, the governing body approved the disbursement of USD...

03 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Fukushima Water Issue

For Prelims: Fukushima nuclear power plant, Neighbouring Countries of Japan, Earthquake, Tsunami, International Atomic Energy Agency, UN General...

03 Jul 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Paris Global Climate Financing Summit

For Prelims: Climate Financing, Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Global South, World Bank, IMF, SDR, Paris Agreement, Kyoto Protocol. For Mains: Paris...

30 Jun 2023 Environmental Pollution & Degradation