Depletion of ozone layer in stratosphere enhances the risk of:
The ozone layer in the stratosphere acts as a shield that absorbs and filters out the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, particularly UV-B rays. When the ozone layer is depleted, more UV-B radiation reaches the Earth's surface. Increased exposure to UV-B radiation is known to cause skin damage, leading to a higher risk of skin cancers, such as melanoma and basal cell carcinoma.
Acid rain is mainly caused due to which gases?
Cloudy nights are warmer than clear nights because
Whose 'State of the Global Climate' report has revealed record sea level rise and exceptionally high land and ocean temperature over the past four years?
What was the main agenda of United Nations Katowice Conference held in December 2018?
Name the campaign launched in January 2018 by the Union Minister for environment, forest and climate change, which lauds small positive actions performed by individuals or organisations to strengthen the cause of environmental protection.
