Eutrophication is the process in which a water body becomes fully enriched with nutrients primarily phosphates & nitrates runoffs from chemical fertilizers. The excessive growth of algae and...
India only has 4% of the world’s freshwater resources despite having 17% of the world’s population. India not only faces a water shortage, but groundwater exploitation has...
The pollution caused by the single use plastics is affecting the environment. Therefore steps must be taken to reduce their use and explore sustainable alternatives. India has committed...
According to a recent assessment by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), just 46% of the nation’s tyre pyrolysis oil (TPO) facilities meet current pollution standards. This staggering...
EIA or environmental impact assessments are a requirement under law in many instances, hence, they have become quite common. The location of coal-fired thermal plants is subject to...
Disasters and development are closely linked. Disasters can both destroy development initiatives and create development opportunities. Development schemes can both increase and decrease vulnerability. In the traditional approach...
CFC-11 is known as trichlorofluoromethane and is one of the many chloroflurocarbon chemicals that were developed as refrigerants. Characteristics of CFC 11: When CFCs break down in the...
Wildfires have become a common occurrence at the Bandipur Forest Reserve which has alarmed the environmentalists about the long-term damage which the same can cause to the natural...
The government’s promise to expedite environmental clearances, especially in forest areas, needs careful evaluation. While economic development is crucial, preserving eco-sensitive regions and protecting tribal rights is equally...
Green Crackers are environmentally friendly fireworks that can help to reduce the air pollution caused by traditional firecrackers. These have been developed by the Council of Scientific and...
