Explore UPSC Current Affairs articles related to Conservation, Pollution and Degradation.
US exit from UNFCCC and IPCC offers chance to reimagine climate governance architecture, address funding deficits, and empower initiatives like ISA.
U.S. exits UNFCCC, raising concerns over global climate action; EU vows continued commitment despite setback.
Government proposes Pesticides Management Bill, 2020 to replace Insecticides Act, 1968, emphasizing safe, effective pesticide use and reduced environmental risk.
Supreme Court's environmental rulings face scrutiny over regulatory overreach, expertise, and impacts on governance stability, creating uncertainty.
US exits UNFCCC, IPCC, ISA, and IRENA, jeopardizing climate goals and ceding leadership to China.
Madhav Gadgil, renowned ecologist and Western Ghats expert, passes away; his report on protecting the Ghats remains influential.
Jabarkhet Nature Reserve exemplifies private conservation efforts, balancing tourism with wildlife preservation in Mussoorie's fragile Himalayan ecosystem through community involvement.
India's climate targets face challenges: rising emissions, coal dependence, and forest governance issues hinder true ecological impact despite progress.
UN report highlights grasslands' crucial role in climate action, urging inclusion in national climate plans and integrated ecosystem management.
Biomaterials emerge as a sustainable alternative, poised to revolutionize industries and reduce reliance on fossil-based imports, fostering environmental sustainability.
EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports with 16-22% tax, demanding government support.
Remote-sensing revolutionizes resource mapping: Satellites track plant health, map water bodies, and locate subsurface minerals with unprecedented precision.
Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government over massive forest land encroachment, demands accountability for inaction since 2000, and seeks detailed report.
EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacts Indian steel exports; India urged to align with global green standards.
Indian Coast Guard commissions 'Samudra Pratap', its first indigenous pollution control vessel, enhancing maritime security and environmental protection capabilities.
Study reveals vegetation in megacities paradoxically increases temperatures in dry regions due to limited evapotranspiration, challenging urban greening strategies.
Environmental panel greenlights Arunachal's Kalai-II Hydroelectric project amid concerns over critically endangered white-bellied heron habitat and flawed EIA report.
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