While Bhutan has set 2025 as deadline to eradicate malaria from the Himalayan country, the climate change has resulted in rise of insects, pests and vectors including mosquitoes. The country has witnessed mosquitoes in its Lunana tourist resort that stands at an altitude of 4800 meters above sea level
Year 2022 5th warmest year on record, says EU’s climate service
In 2022, Europe saw its hottest summer and third warmest autumn on record. It has also been recorded aa the second warmest year in Europe
Good News: Ozone layer on track of full recovery
Ozone layer expected to recover to 1980 levels if phaseout of ozone-depleting chemicals continue. UN backed expert panel in report confirms Antarctic ozone hole improving in area and depth
Half of globe’s glaciers will disappear by the end of century
A news study published in ‘Science’ says that the scenario is likely even if the world meets its goal of global warming set by the Paris Climate Agreement
Climate Change: 0.9°C rise in peak summer temperature from 1990 to 2019 in parts of India
The report has warned that there would be a rise in extreme weather events, particularly spells of heavy rain if global emissions are not curbed
73 species critically endangered in India, reveals Indian government
The list of endangered species include 9, 18 species of birds, 26 reptiles, and 20 species of amphibians