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Why in the news? A study by the University of Copenhagen using satellite imagery found that India lost nearly 5.8 million mature trees on farmlands from 2019 to 2022. Analysis showed 11% of trees detected in 2010-2011 were gone by 2018-2022. Focus was on large trees, indicating localised losses rather than overall tree cover decline.Significant …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: The recent heatwave has reminded us of the stark risks posed by climate change and highlighted the criticality of the efforts taken by the Conference of Parties (COP). Source: Economics Times The recent heatwave has starkly reminded us of the urgent need to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Melting glaciers in Colombia’s El Cocuy National Natural Park due to severe El Niño phenomenon, revealing massive crevasses. About Glacier Melting in Colombia: Ritacuba Blanco glacier in Colombia’s El Cocuy National Natural Park, typically covered in snow, is experiencing significant melting. The melting is attributed to a severe El Niño phenomenon, …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management Why in the News? A global study conducted in 2022 analyzed 266 studies. It found that heat waves were linked to an7% rise in mortality. Among various health risks, stroke and coronary heart disease showed the highest specific risk. Climate Conditions Scientific consensus identifies 2023 as the …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3- Climate change and its impact on various stakeholders of society and nation Focus : Highlights from the World Meteorological Organization’s 2023 report on climate in Asia. Emphasis on the region’s accelerated warming trend since 1960 and the alarming gap between climate projections and adaptation/mitigation efforts. Toll of Extreme Heat in Asia Statistics on …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Declining solar radiation in India prompts concern over solar panel efficiency and challenges renewable energy targets. About Decreasing Solar Radiation: Scientists from IMD report a concerning decline in economically convertible solar radiation across various Indian locations. Aerosol accumulation and increased cloud cover are attributed factors to this trend. Aerosols absorb and …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: There is scientific consensus that 2023 was the hottest year ever in the planet’s recorded history. Source: Oxford As global temperatures continue to rise, the health impacts of this heat become increasingly severe, affecting not only the spread of infectious diseases but also …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “ILO report highlights over 70% of global workers exposed to excessive heat, posing health risks; India implements safeguards.” source:IE About the Global Heat Exposure: Over 70% of global workers are exposed to excessive heat due to rising temperatures, marking a 34.7% increase since 2000. In hot regions like India, heavy manual …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3 : Climate Change and its effects. Focus: Warmest January on record already. Warmest 2023 since “global records began in 1880” (NASA). 2024 seems to be all set to beat this unenviable record. Climate change has irrevocably altered our environmental norms, with each successive generation inheriting a planet markedly different from the last. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 1: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone. etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. GS 3: Disaster and disaster management. Focus: The recent heavy rainfall event in the United Arab Emirates …
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