Saving the world's shrinking glaciers is a "survival strategy" for the planet, the UN said on Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump announced the US would withdraw from the Paris climate accord. Tuesday's launch came after Trump announced he was withdrawing the United States -- the world's second-largest emitter after China -- from the Paris Agreement.
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Telangana's forests face a severe fire crisis, with incidents rising significantly to 13,497 in 2024. Mulugu and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts are among the top affected. Fires damage ecosystems, causing biodiversity loss and habitat destruction. Human activities, including negligent agricultural practices, are major contributors.
Amrit Suryavanshi started 'Save Birds Mission' in Jammu and Kashmir. He set up bird nests for sparrows. The Dawoodi Bohra community relaunched its 'Save Our Sparrows' campaign. Volunteers distributed bird feeders across India. They used software to track feeder distribution. The project encourages community involvement. It aims to protect sparrows and promote ecological balance.
India is projected to see green investments grow to Rs 31 lakh crore between 2025 and 2030, a critical part of USD 10-trillion investments required to meet net-zero goals by 2070. Renewable energy, transport, and oil & gas sectors will see significant investments, with government support crucial for high-risk projects.
Japan has set new decarbonization targets, aiming to cut emissions by 60 per cent by 2035 and 73 per cent by 2040 from 2013 levels. The updated energy plan boosts renewables to 40-50 per cent by 2040 while reviving nuclear power, targeting 20 per cent of energy supply. However, nuclear expansion faces safety concerns and slow regulatory processes. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is monitoring plant restarts, including at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, amid local opposition.
More than a hundred baby tortoises, mostly dead, have been returned to Tanzania from Thailand as evidence in a wildlife smuggling case. The tortoises were found in a Ukrainian woman's luggage at Bangkok's airport. The smuggler was arrested in Bulgaria, leading to the capture of 14 other suspects.
2024 recorded the warmest year in India since 1901, with an average temperature of 25.75°C, surpassing 2016's previous record. Global temperatures also rose, marking 2024 as the hottest year globally. For January, the IMD forecasts slightly above-normal rainfall and warmer temperatures across most regions but anticipates colder nights in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh.
Putricia, a rare corpse flower, bloomed at the Royal Sydney Botanic Garden, drawing over 13,000 fans. Known for its foul odor, the plant flowers every 7-10 years. A live stream garnered close to a million views. The event highlighted the flower's rarity and conservation efforts.
On a barge off Tunisia's Kerkennah Islands, students watch as Besma, a recovering loggerhead sea turtle, returns to the sea. This unique floating rehabilitation center, crucial for their natural recovery, also serves an educational purpose. It highlights the threat to sea turtles from fishing nets and guides scientific monitoring and awareness efforts.
Many schools and shops in eastern Canada closed, flights were delayed, and driving was hazardous due to a major snowstorm in cities like Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa. The storm brought significant snowfall, yet residents expressed delight at the wintery weather. Canadians joyfully engaged in snow activities despite the challenges.
The National Green Tribunal has asked the Forest Survey of India to submit a detailed report on the substantial loss of 23 lakh hectares of forest cover since 2000. This reduction, particularly severe in northeastern states, significantly impacts India's carbon balance and ranks the nation second globally in deforestation rates.