Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Dinesh Prasad Chaurasia & Others Vs State of Bihar & Others dated 12/04/2024. The matter related to improper disposal of fly ash by the thermal power station run by National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Kanti, Muzaffarpur, …
A new report examines the options for assessment and review of Parties’ contributions to ensure they are aligned with mutually agreed goals and principles, ensure transparency, and raise ambition over time. In 2013, Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) were invited to prepare and communicate …
Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that rising carbon dioxide (CO2) levels are heating up the Earth, increasing the harmful greenhouse gas effect and exacerbating climate change, new research finds. As if we didn't have enough to worry about with a depleting ozone and buildup of greenhouse gases, now …
Climate change and high rates of extinctions of animals and plants are pushing the Earth into a danger zone for humanity, a scientific report card about mankind's impact on nature said on Thursday. An international team of 18 experts, expanding on a 2009 report about "planetary boundaries" for safe human …
At the rate things are going, the Earth in the coming decades could cease to be a "safe operating space" for human beings. That is the conclusion of a new paper published in the journal Science by 18 researchers trying to gauge the breaking points in the natural world. The …
Climate change and high rates of extinctions of animals and plants are pushing the Earth into a danger zone for humanity, a scientific report card about mankind's impact on nature said on Thursday. An international team of 18 experts, expanding on a 2009 report about "planetary boundaries" for safe human …
Around 30 million cases of skin cancer will be prevented by 2030, thanks to successful implementation of the Montreal Protocol and its amendments says this new report produced by the Environmental Effects Assessment Panel (EEAP) of the Montreal Protocol. The report details various effects of UV radiation on human health, …
The year 2015 is opening with a new hope for cleaner environment in terms of tackling challenges that hindered the efforts of achieving the set goals in 2014 for a sustainable environment. Nigeria's forecast last year was to sustain the environment and protect it from unfriendly elements and activities. Though, …
Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion: 2014 is the quadrennial report of the Scientific Assessment Panel (SAP) of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The SAP assesses the state of the depletion of the ozone layer and relevant atmospheric science issues every four years and provides Parties …
The year 2014 is on track to be one of the hottest, if not the hottest, on record, according to preliminary estimates by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). This is largely due to record high global sea surface temperatures, which will very likely remain above normal until the end of …
In a significant move, India today did not oppose participation in a discussion on the issue of harmful greenhouse gas hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the UN Montreal Protocol on ozone-depleting substances. The change in Indian stand comes in the wake of a joint statement on HFCs signed by Prime Minister Narendra …
Wheat Found To Be Most Affected Ground ozone is affecting crop yield across the country , with wheat being the worst hit. Maharashtra stands on top of the list of states where the percentage yield of wheat has been impacted the most. Researchers said the countrywide collective crop yield loss …
As temperatures rise on our planet, greenhouse gases are mostly to blame. Now, scientists have taken a closer look and have found that the sun affects middle atmosphere ozone, which may have potential implications on smaller scale to regional climate. The amount of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere is certainly …
NEW YORK: Sea ice around Antarctica has reached its highest level since measurement started in 1979, NASA said. The upward trend in the Antarctic, however, is only about a third of the magnitude of the rapid loss of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean. The new Antarctic sea ice record …
International Ozone Day celebrated at Gandhigram Rural Institute Expansion of green cover, including mass tree plantation and developing green lawns and avoiding the use of electric equipment emitting poisonous gases will protect ozone layer, said Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College Vice-Principal G.V. Gopinath. Delivering a key note address at the …
On the occasion of the International day for preservation of ozone layer, a programme was organised under the aegis of Eco-Green initiative in the economics department of Allahabad University. Vice-chancellor of the university Prof NR Farooqi was the chief guest on the occasion. Prof Farooqi in his address appreciated the …
Who doesn't like to sit in air-conditioned rooms and travel in AC cars? But have you ever thought how much you contribute towards the depletion of ozone layer when you do so? According to experts, Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), widely used in air-conditioners as refrigerant, are major contributors in depleting the ozone …
City-based scientist Gufran Beig said the Earth's protective ozone layer is on track to recovery in the next few decades. He, however, predicted depletion in the thickness of the layer over the tropical region which could pose considerable trouble for countries like India. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and …
The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere protects humans and other organisms against ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. About 90 per cent of all ozone molecules are found in the stratosphere, a region that begins about 10-16 km above the Earth’s surface and extends up to about 50 km. …
