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Why in News? The Great Barrier Reef, the world’s biggest coral reef system and one of the most iconic world heritage places, has recorded its largest annual coral loss in 40 years due to severe 2024 bleaching triggered by climate change-induced heat stress. This unprecedented loss highlights the escalating environmental volatility in this UNESCO World …
Read MoreICJ Issues Advisory on States’ Climate Change Obligations Why in the News ? The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion asserts that countries have a legal obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, marking a non-binding yet authoritative interpretation that could catalyse global climate action and accountability under international law, despite weak compliance mechanisms. Key Points …
Read MoreASIA WARMING NEARLY TWICE GLOBAL AVERAGE: WMO REPORT 2024 Why in the News? WMO report: Asia recorded warmest or second warmest year in 2024, with temperature 1.04°C above the 30-year average. Rapid warming: Asia is warming at nearly twice the global average, triggering extreme weather events. Human impact: India faced deaths from cyclones, heatwaves, landslides, …
Read MoreBonn Climate Conference 2025 Begins With Key Agenda Why in the News? The annual Bonn Climate Change Conference, a crucial platform for climate negotiations, began in Bonn, Germany with over 5,000 delegates to deliberate on key climate change issues like climate finance mobilisation and adaptation goals. This conference, held under the United Nations Framework Convention …
Read MoreStratospheric Aerosol Injection: Feasibility, Risks, and Innovation in Climate Engineering Why in the News? A new study in Earth’s Future explores using existing aircraft for low-altitude stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) to cool the planet and mitigate global warming. This cost-effective method of solar radiation management, which contributes to global dimming, could fast-track climate intervention efforts …
Read MoreMelting Glaciers Face Accelerated Decline Amid Global Warming Why in News? A new study published in Science reveals that global glaciers, including the crucial Himalayan glaciers, are more vulnerable to climate change than previously believed. The study shows that only 24% of glacier mass may survive at 2.7°C warming, impacting billions reliant on glacier-fed water …
Read MoreClimate Change to Intensify Cyclones, Threaten Ecosystems Why in the News ? A recent study warns that under the SSP5-8.5 climate scenario, global warming will make tropical cyclones more intense and frequent, expanding their reach to new regions and severely endangering ecosystems like mangroves worldwide by 2100. This highlights the urgent need for climate change …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? A new study reveals the Arctic Boreal Zone has begun releasing more carbon than it absorbs due to intensifying wildfires and permafrost thaw, marking a shift from carbon sink to source and raising concerns over climate change feedback loops. Intensifying Wildfires Worldwide: Wildfires across the S. (Texas, Oklahoma, California), Japan, …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? A recent study by Sustainable Futures Collaborative (SFC) and leading global universities highlights that India’s Heat Action Plans (HAPs) lack long-term strategies. Despite covering 23 states, gaps in implementation, coordination, and funding hinder effective heat resilience measures, raising concerns amid rising heat-related fatalities. Key Findings of the Study: The study …
Read MoreWhy in News? A Nature study (Feb 19, 2024) found that melting glaciers have raised global sea levels by nearly 2 cm this century. This rise accelerates coastal flooding, displaces populations, and threatens ecosystems, highlighting the urgent need for climate action. Causes of Sea Level Rise: Glacial Melting: A study in Nature (Feb 19, 2024) …
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