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US approves Willow oil drilling project in Alaska: What is the outrage around thisSubscriber Only
March 14, 2023 17:36 IST
Experts suggested that while the Biden govt was aware approving the Willow project would cause backlash, it decided to go ahead. Here's why.
Protecting ‘two-thirds of the world’s oceans’: What the UN High Seas Treaty draft agreement saysSubscriber Only
March 10, 2023 07:36 IST
Also referred to as the ‘Paris Agreement for the Ocean’, the treaty to deal with Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction has been under discussion for several years. Here's what the new draft says.
Meeting India’s ‘carbon sink’ targetSubscriber Only
March 9, 2023 16:10 IST
India is committed to increasing its carbon sink by 2.5-3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2030, but it has not formally submitted to the UNFCCC the clarification that the baseline year for this would be 2005. Despite this seeming ambiguity, the target is within reach.
Climate change might lead to more wildfire-inducing ‘hot lightning’ strikes: What a new study saysSubscriber Only
March 7, 2023 08:10 IST
"Hot lightning" or long continuing current strikes can last from around 40 milliseconds to nearly a third of a second and are more likely to ignite wildfires than typical lightning strikes. Here's why.
Unused funds, unsuitable land: The problems with Compensatory Afforestation in IndiaSubscriber Only
March 6, 2023 07:09 IST
The showpiece effort for extending India’s forest cover has been its compensatory afforestation programme, which seeks to ensure that forest lands getting ‘diverted’ for industrial or infrastructure development is mandatorily accompanied by afforestation effort on at least an equal area of land.
Our forests are under threat — here’s how they are certifiedSubscriber Only
March 4, 2023 10:35 IST
The certification industry offers a multi-layer audit system that seeks to authenticate the origin, legality, and sustainability of forest-based products such as timber, furniture, handicraft, paper and pulp, rubber, etc. There are two major standards, FSC and PEFC. Both operate in India, but the Government is also working on its own national standards.
World Wildlife Day 2023: Why this day and the underlying CITES agreement are significantSubscriber Only
March 3, 2023 10:14 IST
March 3 marks the 50th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973. CITES is considered a landmark agreement on conservation that focuses on ensuring the sustainability of endangered species.
Myanmar teak trade: Highly prized, highly dodgySubscriber Only
March 4, 2023 10:36 IST
The Indian Express spoke to traders located in Myanmar and India who say the conflict on the ground and frequent change of regulations by Myanmarese authorities pose twin challenges. But what’s so special about Myanmar teak? We explain.
Coral reefs damaged: What’s the big deal?Subscriber Only
March 3, 2023 07:12 IST
Things aren't looking too good for coral reefs. They're suffering from bleaching, overfishing and are being cooked by warming oceans. But why does it matter?
The case for open, verifiable forest cover dataSubscriber Only
March 4, 2023 10:37 IST
Jay Mazoomdaar explains how India mapped its forest cover over four decades and why making the data freely available will improve the quality of this vital policy input.
Fossil fuels firms failed to curb methane emission: What IEA’s annual report saysSubscriber Only
February 28, 2023 17:34 IST
The report said 75 per cent of methane emissions from the energy sector can be reduced with the help of cheap and readily available technology. However, fossil fuel companies have failed to take any substantial action regarding the issue
The other victim: The environmental costs of the Russia-Ukraine WarSubscriber Only
February 27, 2023 13:31 IST
The environmental costs of the conflict are likely to far outlive the fighting itself with Ukraine’s current claims of compensation for environmental damage standing at over $ 50 billion.
Why Venice’s famous canals are now dryingSubscriber Only
February 24, 2023 08:27 IST
A high-pressure system is stuck over Venice, creating low tides, which has led to low water levels and dry canals. However, experts suggest the root cause behind the issue is the drought-like situation across Italy.
How to save our high seas from overfishing, pollutionSubscriber Only
February 23, 2023 07:03 IST
Although the high seas make up more than half of the surface of the Earth and 61% of all oceans, only 1% of international waters are under protection.
Unusual February heat, and the ‘normal abnormal’ in global weatherSubscriber Only
February 23, 2023 07:02 IST
Over the past week, however, maximum temperatures have been 5-11 degrees C higher than normal in most parts of northern and western India. Why is it already so hot in parts of India? Is this an indicator of how hot the summer, or the rest of the year, will be?
14 pilot whales stranded in Sri Lanka: What is whale stranding and why does it happen?Subscriber Only
February 22, 2023 08:14 IST
Whale stranding is a phenomenon in which whales are stuck on land, usually on a beach. Other aquatic animals like dolphins and porpoises are also known to beach.
‘Millions’ in India, Pakistan at risk of flooding from glacial lakes: What a new study saysSubscriber Only
February 21, 2023 11:43 IST
India and Pakistan make up one-third of the total number of people globally exposed to glacial lake outburst floods — around three million people in India and around two million people in Pakistan.
Can debt swaps be a game-changer for poor nations to go green?
February 17, 2023 07:23 IST
The world's poorest countries owe $62 billion in annual debt service, a year-on-year increase of 35%, the World Bank said in December, warning of a rising risk of defaults.
Could oil industry bumper profits grow bigger?Subscriber Only
February 14, 2023 10:00 IST
The same five Western oil giants — ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, BP and Total — who made huge losses in 2020, have just collectively announced more than $196 billion in annual profits, helped on by a spike in oil demand with the Ukraine war and the post-pandemic recovery.
European Union unveils its ‘Green Deal Industrial Plan’: What does it entail?Subscriber Only
February 4, 2023 12:07 IST
EU Green Deal Industrial Plan: The proposal involves building a simpler regulatory framework, providing faster access to funds, enhancing skills and improving the EU’s trade network.
MISHTI, Amrit Dharohar, PM PRANAM: Conservation initiatives in the BudgetSubscriber Only
February 2, 2023 08:09 IST
In her budget speech, FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced multiple schemes towards protection and conservation of India's natural heritage, including mangroves and wetlands.
How do cows and sheep contribute to climate change?Subscriber Only
January 30, 2023 12:34 IST
Ruminant species release methane through burps during the process of digesting the organic matter that they eat. Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Jack Ma have financially backed scientific efforts to tweak the animals’ diet so that they release less methane
What is Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), and how it impacts the climateSubscriber Only
January 23, 2023 07:27 IST
LNG is to compensate for lost Russian gas supplies, amid the war in Ukraine. But though touted as a short-term fix, many fear the gas is here for the long haul as the EU becomes the biggest LNG importer in the world.
Cost of green clearance violations: Recalling 3 cases opened by NGT in Chhattisgarh and OdishaSubscriber Only
January 20, 2023 07:03 IST
This is one of the three cases initiated by the NGT taking suo motu cognisance of The Indian Express report (February 4, 2022) on six mega projects where stringent clearance conditions to compensate for the high environmental impact were sidestepped, ignored, or met only on paper.
How human disturbance can alter habitats, routines of animalsSubscriber Only
January 19, 2023 07:09 IST
New study suggests that human disturbance can squeeze animals closer together, increasing the odds that they bump into each other.
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