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Record-Breaking Ocean Temperatures: What’s Behind the Rising Heat?

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On analysing the data published by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, the BBC has said that the world’s oceans have suffered a year of record-breaking heat due to climate change. The seas have broken temperature records every single day for the past year. 

 

This has not only caused widespread coral bleaching, but has threatened the habitat for many marine species. For 13 months in a row, the sea surface temperature has been the warmest on record. According to experts, warmer sea temperatures may result in severe hurricanes and these changes could have long term effects on the Earth like rising sea levels. Greenhouse gases and El Niño have warmed the seas. 

World’s Oldest Orangutan Turns 63

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Bella is the world’s oldest living orangutan in captivity. On April 16, Bella celebrated her 63rd birthday. Bella is a Sumatran orangutan and is estimated to be born in 1961. Ever since she was collected from the wild in 1964, she has lived at Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg, Germany. She was given a birthday cake made of soft-boiled rice and various fruits, which she shared with Berani, one of her adopted children.

Did You Know?

Orangutans typically live in the wild up to 35-40 years and normally up to 50 years in captivity.

World’s Oldest Gorilla Turns 67

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According to the Berlin Zoo, Fatou is the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity and she recently celebrated her 67th birthday on April 13. Her precise age and birthday are not known. 

Fatou, who was born in the wild and has lived in human captivity at the Berlin Zoo since 1959, was given a special early birthday treat of twigs, lettuce, grapes, bananas, and some melon in a basket by zookeepers.

Did You Know?

Gorillas typically live up to 35 years in the wild and normally up to 50 years in human care.

New Delhi Declared World’s Most Polluted Capital City in 2023

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According to ‘World Air Quality Report 2023’ (“Report”) by IQAir, which tracks air quality worldwide, India was ranked as the third most polluted country in the world after Bangladesh and Pakistan. Delhi was the most polluted capital city in the world in 2023.

The Report further stated that in 2023 almost all 100 cities in the world with the worst air pollution were in Asia. Infact, 83 of the 100 cities were in India and they all exceeded the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines by more than 10 times. 

Other Key Findings of the Report:

  • The top 5 most polluted countries in the world in 2023 are Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Tajikistan, and Burkina Faso.
  • Of the top ten most polluted cities in the world, 9 belong to India.
  • Only 10 countries and territories had “healthy” air quality: Finland, Estonia, Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius, and French Polynesia.

Indian Supreme Court Recognises Right Against Climate Change

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The Indian Supreme Court has recognised that the climate crisis impacts the lives of people. 

In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court has expanded the scope of fundamental rights to include “the right to be free from adverse effects of climate change.’’ The three judge bench of the apex court, comprising the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, was hearing a writ petition filed by conservationist MK Ranjitsinh regarding the conservation of two endangered species of birds, the Great Indian Bustard and the Lesser Florican. 

This judgement is a recognition of the serious threat that climate change poses to the lives and welfare of people. Courts have in the past helped to advance the cause of climate justice and protection of the environment, but this is the first time the apex court has linked environmental and climate-related issues to the fundamental rights of citizens

What are Fundamental Rights?

The Constitution of India guarantees certain rights and liberties to every Indian citizen. These rights are considered fundamental because they are essential for the all-round development, dignity, and well-being of individuals. The Fundamental Rights includes the right to equality, the right to freedom, and the right against exploitation.

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