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ENVIRONMENT - August 2023

Aug 2023

Dec 06, 2023

Climate Change to Wipe Out Glaciers on Mt Kilimanjaro by 2040

According to a global weather study, the glaciers on Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, are projected to be wiped out by 2040, underlining how climate change is driving extreme events across the world.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) termed the 2011-2020 period as the warmest decade on record for both land and ocean. Glacier and ice sheet loss and the rise in sea level were unprecedented during this decade.

Dec 05, 2023

Gajraj System: AI-Based Elephant Protection on Indian Railways

The Indian Railways initiated a pioneering step towards wildlife conservation by deploying the 'Gajraj system', an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based solution designed to prevent elephant fatalities on railway tracks. This surveillance system is being implemented along a 700-kilometer stretch in forest areas to alert locomotive pilots of elephants' presence on the tracks, thereby mitigating the risk of collisions.

Dec 04, 2023

COP28 Summit in Dubai Makes Breakthrough over Renewable Fuels

Leaders from nearly 120 nations vowed to triple the world's renewable energy capacity within the next seven years at COP28 summit in Dubai. The development emerged as a collective push to shift away from fossil fuels and advance towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 despite the fact that major oil producers, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iran, and China, opted not to join the initiative.
These pledges are voluntary and non-binding. But their focus centres on an ambitious deployment of solar, wind, hydroelectric, and other renewable sources.
President Sultan Al Jaber, leading COP28, expressed the need for broader participation, particularly from key stakeholders. Notably, more than half of all nations signed up to triple global renewable capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030.

Nov 30, 2023

Virgin Atlantic Flies World's 1st 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flight from London to US

A Virgin Atlantic's Boeing 787s made the world's first 100 per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flight from London's Heathrow to New York's John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport.
UK's Transport Secretary travelled on the flight alongside Virgin Atlantic's Chief Executive Shai Weiss and Virgin's founder, Sir Richard Branson, making the carrier the first commercial airline to fly across the pond without the use of any fossil-based jet fuel.
According to the UK government, the flight marked a major milestone towards making air travel more environment-friendly as the world moves towards its goal of net zero by 2050.
The historic trip was powered by fuel made from waste fats that cannot enter the food chain. Repurposing waste products into jet fuel to cut emissions provides the most immediate solution to help decarbonise skies.

Nov 28, 2023

India's Largest Tiger Reserve to be Set Up in Damoh

In a landmark development, Damoh district in Madhya Pradesh is poised to become the home of the country's largest tiger reserve, marking a significant stride in wildlife conservation efforts. The central government approved the merger of Noradehi Sanctuary with the Durgavati Sanctuary in Damoh, creating an expansive tiger reserve spanning an impressive 2,300 square kilometres.
The central government's issuance of a notification approving the merger reflects a commitment to preserving and protecting India's rich biodiversity. The amalgamation of these two sanctuaries underscores the nation's dedication to creating substantial habitats for its tiger population.
Situated around the Jabera area of Damoh district, the new tiger reserve is strategically located to enhance conservation efforts. The geographical concentration around Jabera is expected to provide an optimal environment for the flourishing of the tiger population.

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