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Last Updated: August 27, 2021 at 6:16 PM EAT
A well informed community is an empowered one as well. Take a look at some of the latest developments all around the world concerning environmental issues.
Research shows that the 'Montreal Protocol' has prevented the planet from an additional 0.85 degrees Celsius of warming
August 27, 2021 (GC): A new research conducted by Lancaster University, NASA, and others has shown that the so-called Montreal Protocol, an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances that are responsible for ozone depletion, has protected Earth’s vegetation and has prevented the planet from an additional 0.85 degrees Celsius of warming. The research also underscored that, without this treaty, which became effective as of 1989, ozone levels would be depleted globally by the mid-twentieth century.
Pangolins enlisted in critically endangered species by the IUCN
August 27, 2021 (GC): The International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) has recently added Pangolins on the red list of threatened species. Pangolins, once suspected for the possible origin and spread of the COVID-19 virus, are getting smaller and smaller in numbers, mainly due to human actions. In fact, in the last decade, around 1 million pangolins have been poached (which is equivalent to nearly 300 per day).
Gaea's Champion's head claims that increased engagement in the organization was observed in the past month
August 27, 2021 (GC): Gaea's Champions Co-founder and head, Elias Eshetu, said earlier today that increased engagement and commitment was observed among members in the past month. He said this in a meeting with members today. "I would like to thank all our members for the dedication you showed, and I am very hopeful that this will continue in the coming months" He said.