Environment Notes

The Kyoto Protocol, the first international treaty to set legally binding targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions, was adopted 25 years ago, on 11 December 1997, in Kyoto, Japan. The agreement, which entered into force in 2005 and was ratified by 192 Parties, has since been superseded by the Paris … [Read more...] about Kyoto Protocol, 1997

Life on earth is highly diverse ranging from simple life forms like microorganisms to more complex plants & animals. Conservation of biodiversity and the environment is the need of this hour. Biodiversity is the variety and differences among living organisms from all sources, including … [Read more...] about Conservation of Biodiversity and Environment

There are many environmental issues in India. Air pollution, water pollution, garbage, and pollution of the natural environment are all challenges for India. Let's understand Environmental Pollution and Degradation in detail. What is the Environment? The environment is the physical … [Read more...] about Environmental Pollution and Degradation

According to a paper published in The Lancet Planetary Health, Pharmaceutical pollution is an urgent matter of concern. It requires actions from across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and environmental sectors. Almost 43 percent of the rivers in the world are contaminated with active … [Read more...] about Pharmaceutical Pollution

According to an analysis by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), reducing methane emissions from agriculture will be crucial in the fight against climate change. But how is that possible for the world? Read here to understand. Methane (CH4) … [Read more...] about Methane Emissions

What do you mean by the Greenhouse effect? What are greenhouse gases? What are global warming and its impact? Read here to know more. Nowadays we are facing many climate-changing issues like the greenhouse effect and Global Warming. The greenhouse effect is how heat is trapped close to the … [Read more...] about Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming

What is National Clean Air Program (NCAP)? What are the targets under it? What are the steps taken by the government for its implementation? Read on to know more. Air pollution is one of the most significant causes of yearly human capital loss. Tackling it requires collective efforts at … [Read more...] about NCAP: National Clean Air Program

The first annual State of Global Water Resources Report was launched by WMO. The report was published to assess the effects of climate, environmental and societal change on the Earth’s water resources. Read here to learn the key findings of the report. Most calculations indicate that between 94 … [Read more...] about Global Water Resources Report 2021

What is Acid Rain? How it is formed? What caused Taj Mahal's discolouration? Read here to know the answers. The term "acid rain" refers to the precipitation of acid in the form of rain. Acid Rain occurs when atmospheric pollutants such as oxides of nitrogen and sulphur, interact with rainwater … [Read more...] about Acid Rain

CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as the Washington Convention) is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals from the threats of international trade. Read here to know more about the convention and its … [Read more...] about CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)