The Lok Sabha on July 26 passed the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Earlier, the Joint Parliament Committee (JPC) had cleared all amendments proposed in the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023. Key points
Category: Environment
Lok Sabha passes Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023
Ludwigia peruviana
An aquatic weed native to some countries in Central and South America, including Peru, is threatening elephant habitats and foraging areas in Valparai.
Heat Index
Union Minister of Earth Sciences, Shri Kiren Rijiju informed that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has recently launched the Heat Index on experimental basis. About Heath Index The experimental Heat Index has been launched by IMD to provide general guidance Read More …
Hoolock gibbon-India’s only ape
According to first meeting of the Global Gibbon Network (GGN), the conservation status of India’s only ape is a cause for concern. The first meeting of the GGN was held at Haikou in China’s Hainan province from July 7-9. Key Read More …
Nature Restoration Act
The European Parliament has accepted a key biodiversity bill that will see the restoration of CO2-storing peatlands but has been criticized by farmers and other opposition groups due to fears they might lose land. Key points Peatland
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
According to a review commissioned by Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) can have a significant impact on health. HEAL is a European non-profit organisation. Key points
Wallace Line and species divider line
In Bali, cockatoo is not found, but in the neighbouring island of Lombok (Indonesian), it is found. Wallace Line Reason: tectonics Adaptations to the climates Environmental conditions (Source: Science Daily)
Govt extends validity of coastal regulation zone clearance for infra projects
The validity of coastal regulation zone clearance – approval for projects that fall in the vicinity of a coastlines will be extended to 10 years from the seven as per a 2019 notification at present, according to a new notification Read More …
Odisha forest staff get immunity to use firearms
Odisha government has granted immunity to forest personnel for use of firearms for self-defence while dealing with the poachers. Key points
International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023)
The three-day International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023), was organized during 5th – 7th July 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi by the Government of India. Key points
Natural short-lived halogens exert an indirect cooling effect on climate
According to a recent study published in Nature, apart from absorbing carbon dioxide and moderating the climate, oceans cool the planet by releasing short-lived halogens (SLH) such as chlorine, bromine and iodine. Key points
Power ministry notifies Carbon Credit Trading Scheme
The Union Ministry of Power on 30th June 2023 notified the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023. Key points
Energy Transition Index 2023: India ranked 67th
The World Economic Forum on June 28 ranked India at the 67th place globally on its Energy Transition Index 2023. Key points
Wild orchids
The wild orchids are dying off at an alarming rate and their plight is stirring calls for “rewilding” places (north Bengal ) where they thrived until driven out by habitat loss owing to illegal logging and development. Key points
Blue Ocean Event
According to a new study published in Nature Communications, the Arctic Ocean could be ice-free in summer by the 2030s, even if we do a good job of reducing emissions between now and then.