Emperor Penguins May Go Extinct By 2100 Due To Climate Change
United States Fish and Wildlife Services has listed the Emperer penguins of Antarctica as "endangered species". According to a study, 98% of Emperor penguins may become extinct by 2100 due to the sudden and fast climate change activities on earth. Scientists have estimated that at this rate, at least two-third of penguin-occupied colonies (70%) would go extinct by 2050.
Tags: global warming, Antarctica, Emperor Penguins, Mass extinction
Courtesy: Washington Post
UNESCO Claims Australia's Great Barrier Reef To Be Listed Under "In Danger"
World Heritage Site, Great Barrier Reef in Australia should listed under "In Danger" list according to UNESCO. This development will be proposed during next month's meeting which may pressurize Australia, which has been reluctant to comply, to take immediate measures. After the first proposal in 2017, Canberra donated $2.2 billion to improve the reef but global warming, caused by fossil fuel burning has degraded it further.
Tags: Great Barrier Reef, Australia, UNESCO, global warming
Courtesy: BBC News
8 Eastern States Extremely Vulnerable To Climate Change: Report
Eight eastern states - Jharkhand, Mizoram, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Bihar, Arunachal and West Bengal are extremely susceptible to the increasing effects of climate change. According to a report released by IIT-Guwahati, Mandi and IISc-Bangalore, these states need to be prioritized for funding and preparation for upcoming risks. The study revealed, approximately 90% districts in Assam, 80% in Bihar, and 60% in Jharkhand are among the 153… read-more
Tags: Climate Change, environment, India, global warming
Courtesy: The Hindustan Times
Depletion Of Artic Hunt Areas Forces Polar Bears To Eat Seabirds' Eggs
A study published in the Royal Society Open Science journal has revealed that polar bears are forced to eat seabirds' eggs instead of seals, their usual prey. Reportedly, this dietary adaptation is driven by the climate change-led global warming that is shrinking the Artic hunting areas. Forced to hunt on the mainland, bears are also invading human-inhabited land. Notably, only 25,000 polar bears are left in the world.
Tags: Polar bears, global warming, Extinct animals, Climate crisis
Courtesy: India Today
South Asian Countries To Face Higher Risk Of Heatwaves, Study Reveals
According to a study by journal Geophysical Research Letters, South Asian countries are exposed to a higher risk of heatwaves. Reportedly, with global warming increasing by 2 degrees, the temperature will rise by three times compared to the recent years. Moreover, Scientists also said that the increased temperatures will disrupt labour conditions in agricultural regions of the country. However, the situation can be kept under check by… read-more
Tags: global warming, Heatwaves, South Asia, India
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Energy Firms Build New Strategies To Uphold Environmental Standards
While achieving set environmental goals like reduced greenhouse gas emissions, major energy companies have opted to turn carbon sequestration into profitable ventures. The move is, reportedly, in accordance with the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement which aims to limit the increase in planetary warming to less than 1.5-degree Celsius. Companies like Kinder Morgan Inc, Baker Hughes Co and Exxon Mobil Corp have started to commercialise carbon… read-more
Tags: Green Energy, carbon emissions, global warming, Paris Climate Agreement
Courtesy: The Economic Times
Summers To Last Long, Winter Season To Shrink In Future: Study
Observing the seasonal changes transpiring globally, researchers have revealed a shocking discovery in the journal 'Geophysical Research Letters'. Citing the greenhouse gas emissions, the study said the Northern Hemisphere may witness 6-month long summers and 2-month long winters alongside shorter autumn and spring seasons by the end of the 21st century. The researchers opined that the dramatic shift will have far-reaching ramifications for … read-more
Tags: Greenhouse gas emissions, northern hemisphere, global warming, Natural Calamity
Courtesy: Down To Earth
Climatologists Warn Over Shrinking Of Climate Sensitive Glaciers
Various climatologists have warned people about the climate-sensitive, rapidly melting Himalayan glaciers that might cause more calamities like the Uttarakhand glacier disaster. While the current Himalayan repercussions were already forecasted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, another study apprised of deglaciation in the Himalayas. Citing global warming as a major reason, various studies by The Energy and Resources Institute… read-more
Tags: Himalayan glacier, Greenhouse gas emission, ice melting, global warming
Courtesy: Tribune India
Oceanic Warmth Rose Despite Dip In Global Carbon Emission: Study
A joint study by China, US and Italy pointed that despite a drop in carbon emissions, the global oceanic temperature in 2020 was recorded as the warmest in history. The report mentioned that the above 2,000 metres of oceans absorbed relatively greater heat than 2019. Moreover, the study chief Cheng Lijing said that due to the delayed response, the climate change might last for long by manifesting typhoons, hurricanes and extreme rainfall.
Tags: Oceans, global warming, carbon emissions, Temperature Rising
Courtesy: Tribune India
PM Modi Says India Will Achieve Beyond Paris Agreement Targets
While addressing the virtual Climate Ambition Summit on December 12, PM Narendra Modi said that India would exceed the target of the Paris Agreement. PM Modi stated, "...I make a solemn pledge today. Centennial India will not only meet its own targets but will also exceed your expectations". Moreover, the PM added emission intensity levels have been curbed by 21 per cent in comparison with 2005 levels.
Tags: India, PM Modi, environment, global warming, Climate Ambition Summit, Solar Energy, Emissions, Greenhouse gas emissions
Courtesy: NDTV