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ENVIRONMENT - January 2025

Jan 2025

Jul 07, 2025

EU Sets New 2040 Climate Target with Flexibility

The European Union (EU) revealed its much-awaited plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. The plan is part of the EU's bigger goal to become carbon neutral by 2050. However, to get support from all countries, the EU added some flexibility to the plan, which has sparked debate.
To win support from some member countries that are unsure about the target, the plan allows them to use carbon credits—starting from 2036—to cover up to 3% of their emission cuts. These credits would be used to finance climate-friendly projects outside Europe, like tree planting or renewable energy.
This idea has upset climate groups, who say it creates a loophole and takes away focus from cutting emissions inside Europe. Groups like WWF EU and experts such as Neil Makaroff warn that this move may weaken Europe's green efforts and shift investment away from the continent.

Indonesia's Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano Erupts

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, spewing an ash cloud around 18 kilometres tall. This is the third time Laki-Laki has erupted this year (till July 2025).
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki is a 1,584-metre-high twin-peaked volcano on the tourist island of Flores in eastern Indonesia.

Jul 06, 2025

New Garcinia Species Found in Assam

Researchers discovered a new species of tree, Garcinia kusumae, in Assam, enriching the region's floral biodiversity.
Garcinia kusumae is a newly identified species in the genus Garcinia, locally known as thoikora in Assamese.
The Garcinia genus includes 414 species globally, with 33 species and 7 varieties found in India. Assam alone hosts 12 species and 3 varieties.
Garcinia kusumae is a dioecious evergreen tree, growing up to 18 meters, flowering from February to April, and fruiting from May to June.

Jul 03, 2025

Union Minister C.R. Patil Launches C-FLOOD, India's First Unified Flood Forecasting Platform

Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C. R. Patil, inaugurated C-FLOOD, a Unified Inundation Forecasting System. Developed collaboratively by C-DAC, CWC, and NRSC, this web-based platform provides two-day advance flood forecasts at the village level, aimed at enhancing preparedness and mitigating flood risks in vulnerable regions. The project is part of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), showcasing India's synergy of science and technology in tackling climate challenges.

Jul 02, 2025

SBI to Solarise 4 Million Indian Homes by 2027

The State Bank of India (SBI) announced its ambitious goal of solarising 4 million homes by the financial year 2026–27. This initiative is part of SBI's broader sustainability vision aligned with India's Net Zero 2070 commitments. The announcement came as SBI celebrated its 70th anniversary, underscoring its legacy and future vision as a leader in not only banking but also national development.
Key Objectives
Enable energy access and sustainability for households, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas.
Reduce carbon footprint by promoting clean and affordable energy.

Jul 01, 2025

Kerala Tops National Evaluation of Protected Areas for 2020-2025

Kerala was ranked the top-performing state in the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of National Parks and Protected Areas (PAs) for the cycle 2020–2025, conducted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. With a score of 76.22%, Kerala is the only state to receive a "Very Good" rating. Its Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, scored the highest among individual protected areas, reflecting Kerala's outstanding conservation practices.

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