UN weather agency: Greenhouse gases reach new record in 2021

14 Sept 03:32 Key points summarised by AI

Global concentrations of the three main greenhouse gases—carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide—hit record highs in 2021, with methane seeing its largest annual jump in four decades.
This alarming increase signals that current efforts are insufficient, as national pledges to cut emissions project a 2.5°C global temperature rise, significantly missing the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target.
While CO2 remains the primary long-term driver, the rapid acceleration of methane and nitrous oxide levels demands increased attention, prompting initiatives like the Global Methane Pledge.
New technologies are aiding in identifying major methane "super emitters" from space, pinpointing significant leaks from industrial infrastructure and landfills.

Black-chin tilapia spreads through Ratchaburi waterways after floods

Today 14:20 Key points summarised by AI

Black-chin tilapia, an invasive African species, has rapidly proliferated across Ratchaburi waterways, farms, and orchards following recent floods, raising significant environmental concerns.
The resilient fish, capable of laying 300-500 eggs every three weeks, has overwhelmed local fishing campaigns aimed at controlling its spread.
Experts suggest that while complete eradication is difficult, a long-term solution involves catching the fish for consumption and exploring other income-generating uses for local communities.