Green Skill Development Programme in India
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The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is in charge of implementing the GSDP, which was introduced in 2017 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). The course aims to develop a pool of qualified workers in the environment and forest sector, including renewable energy, pollution control, and biodiversity preservation. It focuses on giving young people, especially those from rural and poor areas, training and certification in a variety of "green skills" for the nation's sustainable growth.
Veganuary month
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People are flocking toward ecologically friendly solutions in light of these consequences. Switching to renewable energy sources, sustainable fashion, and eco-friendly eating habits are among them. The latter has gotten a lot of attention, especially with the rise of plant-based meat alternatives.
'Heat wave conditions can be fatal for those with comorbidities'
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According to medical experts, the rapid increase in heat may compromise the body's ability to regulate temperature and can result in illnesses, including heat cramps, dizziness, fainting, exhaustion, heatstroke and hyperthermia. Some of these can be fatal. Further, those with cardiovascular problems, diabetes and other comorbidities, are at a higher risk so they should completely avoid going in the sun.
On Earth day, nature lovers warn of grave consequences of climate change
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At a function held at the Paliwal Park, organised by Eco Club of Agra, politicians joined environmentalists to warn of serious consequences of untamed profit-motivated industrialisation and haphazard urbanisation which were responsible for the deteriorating quality of life and threats to health.
Climate, Community and Choice
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The insights gathered from more than 30,000 travellers across 32 countries and territories, highlighted the impact of their trips remains top of mind, with 68 per cent stating that the recent news about climate change has influenced them to make more sustainable travel choices.
Climate change may cause longer, more intense allergy seasons
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Increasing temperatures caused by human made climate change and rise in carbon dioxide levels are likely to drive trees, grasses, weeds to produce more pollen, resulting in longer and more intense allergy seasons, according to a study. The research from the University of Michigan showed that by the end of this century, pollen emissions could begin 40 days earlier in the spring than we saw between 1995 and 2014. Allergy sufferers could see that season last an additional 19 days before high pollen counts may subside.
2021 one of the seven warmest years on record: WMO
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The average global temperature in 2021 was about 1.11 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial (1850-1900) levels. 2021 is the 7th consecutive year (2015-2021) where global temperature has been over 1 degrees C above pre-industrial levels, according to all datasets compiled by WMO.
Faster melting of Himalayan Glaciers: Is it climate crisis at tipping point?
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Speaking at The Open Forum webinar on December 9 on the topic 'Melting of Himalayan Glacier: Is it a global crisis at tipping point?' Dr Martin A. Mills, Director, Scottish Centre for Himalayan Research informed that, "we have missed the boat on this one."
Green pledge for elimination of single use plastic
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Stressing that there is no Planet B, Yadav reminded that "what we have is not a parental property rather a loan from our future generations." Emphasising public participation for success in the mission to manage plastic waste and reduce single-use plastics, Yadav administered the Green Pledge to the students and youth who had joined the virtual webinar from across the country.
Celebrating India's climate action
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"The campaign -- inspired by the stories of India's young climate leaders -- encourages us to adopt a more solution-based, innovative approach to fight climate change. We know solutions are already within reach to solve the present climate crisis. We hope that Page 1 of 6 through the #WeTheChangeNow campaign, we will inspire bolder climate action from people, communities and the national and state governments," says Deirdre Boyd, UN Resident Coordinator in India.
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