Why in the news? Recently, a report released by Oxfam has noted that ‘net zero’ carbon targets that many countries have announced may be a “dangerous distraction” from the priority of cutting carbon emissions. Oxfam is a group of independent …
Why in the news? Recently, the Delhi-based NGO Toxics Link released a study titled, “Quantitative analysis of Microplastics along River Ganga”, which has found that the river – which flows through five states covering about 2,500 km before flowing into …
About IISER The Government of India has established IISERs at Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram and Tirupati to integrate and promote interdisciplinary science education and research. They are autonomous Institutions Under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. About Greenhouse …
What is Climate? Climate is the average weather in a given area over a longer period of time. A typical description of a climate includes information on, e.g. the average temperature in different seasons, rainfall, and sunshine. Also a description …
CONTEXT This is an incredibly difficult time for the world. The world is facing two momentous challenges: COVID-19 and climate change. Hence both need us to come together globally to find a way forward. INDIA’S RESPONSE FOR DEALING WITH CLIMATE …
About Black Carbon Black carbon, or soot, is part of fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) and contributes to climate change. Black carbon is formed by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, wood and other fuels. Complete combustion would turn all …
About Nitrogen Nitrogen is one of the five major chemical elements that are necessary for life. While nitrogen is the most abundant of these, more than 99% of it occurs as molecular nitrogen, or N2, which cannot be used by …
What’s in the news? Climate Breakthroughs Summit was conducted on May 27, 2021. Climate leaders at the summit discussed progress in critical sectors of the global economy, including steel, shipping, green hydrogen as well as nature. It is a collaboration …
About Methane Methane (CH4) is the simplest hydrocarbon, consisting of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms. It is produced by both natural process and human activities. Major natural sources of methane include emissions from wetlands and oceans, and from …