Current Affairs - Environment

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a United Nations agency, issued a stark warning about the unprecedented levels of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere in 2022. This surge in carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, and nitrous oxide sets the stage for intensified climate impacts.

The southern hemisphere accounts for more than 95% of the recent decline in global water availability. This is according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications in 2023. The study found that the decline in water availability in the southern hemisphere is being driven by a combination of factors, including climate change, population growth, and land use changes.

The Arunachal Pradesh State Cabinet has approved the formation of a Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF) for three tiger reserves in the state. The STPF will be responsible for combating poaching and other threats to tigers and their habitats.