A study published in the International Journal of Climatology (IJC) has concluded the emergence of new heatwave hotspots in the north-western, central, and south-central parts of the Indian subcontinent.
Currently, the global temperatures have risen by 1.2°, experts believe that restricting this rise to 1.5° could help avoid the most serious damages of climate change. IPCC predicts that we have till 2050 to bring this change, and scientists consider this gap of 0.3° as a crucial gap that we must retain at all costs. Experts propose cutting down on coal usage by 90% and restricting the use of oil and gas by 60% at the minimum.
A Green Cover Map Study by World Resources Institute (India) proves that areas in Mumbai with lesser tree cover tend to be hotter.
Several global green groups have raised a call to postpone the upcoming COP26 summit to be held in Glasgow later this year.
More than 230 leading Medical Journals across the world raised concerns on climate change and demanded action in this regard.
A United States-based research group released a study highlighting the hazardous state of air pollution in India. It claims that about 40% of Indians will have their life expectancy reduced by nine years. Air pollution has become nothing short of a disaster for the environment and human health.
A recent study conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (Bengaluru) along with IIT Mandi and IIT Guwahati has concluded that 10 eastern cities (mostly coastal) are most at risk due to climate change.
The 7th BRICS Environment Ministerial Meet commenced at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, chaired by India on Friday, 27th August 2021. The highlight of the Meet was implementation of the Delhi Statement along with other discussions.
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has warned the USA about the negative effects of deteriorating US-China relations on their cooperation on climate change.
A survey conducted by NHS (National Health Service), UK reports that the mental health in children has not improved since the Covid pandemic onset, almost 2 years ago.
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