The UK announced its withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty in 2024, citing that the treaty's protection of fossil fuel investments interfered with its net-zero transition plans.
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In 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) began hearings on which landmark case?
The ICJ began historic hearings to define the legal obligations of states to combat climate change and protect the environment for present and future generations.
2573
What major air quality issue did Lahore and New Delhi face in November 2024 and 2025, reaching hazardous levels?
Both Lahore and New Delhi experienced record-breaking smog levels in November 2024 and again in 2025, driven by crop burning, vehicular emissions, and stagnant weather conditions.
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Which country launched the 'International Big Cat Alliance' (IBCA) which gained further traction in 2024/2025?
India launched the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) to conserve seven big cat species. The initiative continued to gather international support and members throughout 2024 and 2025.
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The 'Emissions Gap Report 2024' by UNEP warned that current policies are leading the world toward a temperature rise of approximately how much by 2100?
The UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2024 warned that without immediate and massive emission cuts, current policies place the world on a trajectory for a temperature rise of 2.6°C to 3.1°C by the end of the century.
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Which politician was nominated by Donald Trump in late 2024 to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced the nomination of former Congressman Lee Zeldin to serve as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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In late 2024, the final round of negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty took place in which city?
The fifth and final session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution was held in Busan, South Korea, in late 2024.
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According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which year was officially confirmed as the hottest year on record, surpassing 2023?
The WMO confirmed that 2024 broke previous temperature records, becoming the hottest year in history due to a combination of human-induced climate change and the El Niño weather pattern.
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Which city hosted the COP29 UN Climate Change Conference in November 2024, where a new climate finance goal was a central topic?
COP29 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November 2024. The conference focused heavily on establishing a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for climate finance to support developing nations.
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Which Indian mission launched in late 2024 is dedicated to X-ray polarimetry?
