A carbon tax functions as a pollution levy, assessing a fee on the production, distribution, and utilization of fossil fuels based on their carbon emissions during combustion.
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UNFCCC Summits Post Kyoto – UPSC Environment Notes
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Since the inception of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the subsequent landmark Kyoto Protocol
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – IPCC Reports, IPCC Special Reports, IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SROCC) – UPSC Environment Notes
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Since 1988, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has played a crucial role in evaluating climate science and steering worldwide efforts to tackle climate change via its assessment reports and special publications.
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Tropical Cyclones are Becoming More Severe – UPSC Environment Notes
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Tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes or typhoons depending on their location, have long been a force of nature to reckon with.
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National Air Quality Monitoring Programme – UPSC Environment Notes
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The National Air Quality Monitoring Program (NAMP), overseen by the Central Pollution Control Board, is a comprehensive initiative aimed at monitoring ambient air quality across the nation
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Droughts – Concept, Drought Management (India and International) – UPSC Environment Notes
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Drought refers to a temporary decrease in water or moisture availability below the anticipated level for a specific duration.
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Recommended Conservation Measures – Clean Water Sanctuaries, Sponge City Concept – UPSC Environment Notes
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In response to these challenges, several initiatives have been undertaken to establish and preserve clean water sanctuaries across the country.
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Water Conservation – Water Scarcity, Water Stress and Water Risk, India’s Water Situation – UPSC Environment Notes
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Water conservation is a pressing global imperative in the face of escalating water scarcity, stress, and associated risks. With growing population,
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Energy Conservation Measures – Energy Conservation Act 2001, Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 – UPSC Environment Notes
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The Energy Conservation Act of 2001 was introduced by the government to establish frameworks aimed at conserving energy.
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Hydrogen Economy – Current Status, Green Hydrogen, Hydrogen Fuel Cell, National Hydrogen Mission – UPSC Environment Notes
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Hydrogen, the lightest and primary element on the periodic table, tends to ascend in the atmosphere due to its lower weight compared to air, making its pure form, H2, relatively rare.