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Making the world a little smaller, every Thursday
A recent study published in Nature Communications warns that even if we limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, in accordance with the Paris climate agreement, the Arctic's summer sea ice is still likely to vanish by the 2030s. The loss of this ice will have far-reaching consequences, including the acceleration of global warming, melting of permafrost and rising sea levels.
Chandrayaan 2, India's second lunar mission, sought to achieve a historic feat: a soft landing on the Moon's surface. But unfortunately, due to unforeseen hurdles, it didn’t land successfully. In this setback, Chandrayaan 3 emerged with a mission to achieve what its predecessor could not: a successful landing on the lunar surface.
NASA has announced a new mission to study ice clouds and observe the dynamic nature of Earth's atmosphere. The mission, called Ice Cloud and Atmospheric Moisture Interactions (ICAMI), aims to improve climate predictions by investigating the formation and impact of ice clouds on weather patterns and climate change.
A new greenhouse gas budget shows coastal ecosystems globally are a net greenhouse gas sink for carbon dioxide (CO2) but emissions of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) counteract some of the CO2 uptake, according to international researchers led by Australia's Southern Cross University. From tropical lagoons to polar fjords, from coastal mangrove forests to underwater seagrass communities, many coastlines around the world show high diversity in greenhouse gas sinks and emissions.
The ocean can provide vast opportunities for developing countries to build more innovative and resilient economies, but climate change, pollution and overfishing threaten the livelihoods of some three billion people who rely on it for food and income.The report, UNCTAD’s Trade and Environment Review 2023, presented at the 3rd UN Trade Forum in Geneva, calls for a global trade and investment “Blue Deal” to sustainably use the ocean - home to 80 per cent of all life.
According to recent reports, fossil fuel emissions from electricity generation are set to decline in the coming years. This is largely due to the increasing use of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, which have become more competitive with traditional fossil fuel sources. The electricity industry is playing a leading role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a more sustainable energy system.
Environmentalism is a social and political movement that seeks to protect the natural world and address environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction. At its core, environmentalism is about recognizing the interconnectedness of all living things and the vital role that the natural world plays in sustaining life on earth. This recognition is built on a foundation of scientific understanding and ecological principles, but it also draws on spiritual and ethical traditions .
According to recent reports, fossil fuel emissions from electricity generation are set to decline in the coming years. This is largely due to the increasing use of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, which have become more competitive with traditional fossil fuel sources. The electricity industry is playing a leading role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a more sustainable energy system.
India's new climate action commitments show that the country is serious about addressing the climate crisis. Additionally, by taking on more than its fair share of the burdens and positioning itself as a voice for developing countries demanding that wealthy nations fulfil their financial commitments, India has given wealthy nations a diplomatic advantage.
Germany has voiced its last-minute opposition to a landmark EU law that would prohibit the sale of CO2-emitting automobiles by 2035. It has demanded that new cars with internal combustion engines be sold after that time if they use e-fuels.​
Russia's invasion of Ukraine wreaked havoc on energy markets, but there are silver linings, such as an accelerated transition to green energy! Prices for fossil fuels are rising, but so is funding for renewables. Although coal is making a comeback, renewables have the strategic advantage..
There are several studies establishing that people exposed to solid fuel and kerosene use for both heating home and cooking showed significant associations with TB.