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Itai-itai Disease: A Legacy of Cadmium Poisoning Introduction Itai-itai disease, meaning “ouch-ouch” disease in Japanese, is a debilitating and often fatal condition caused by chronic cadmium poisoning. This tragic chapter in human health history serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of environmental pollution and the importance of safeguarding public health. This article … Read more
What is acid rain? Acid rain is a form of precipitation that is highly acidic, meaning that it has a low pH. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Anything below 7 is considered acidic, and anything above 7 is considered alkaline. The pH of normal rain is about 5.6, … Read more
What is a Fuel Cell? A fuel cell is an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy from a fuel into electrical energy and heat. Fuel cells are similar to batteries in that they both convert chemical energy into electrical energy, but fuel cells do not run down and need to be recharged. Instead, they can … Read more
Harnessing the Sun: A Deep Dive into India’s National Solar Mission India, a nation blessed with abundant sunshine, has embarked on a transformative journey to harness the power of the sun. The National Solar Mission (NSM), launched in 2010, stands as a testament to this ambition, aiming to establish India as a global leader in … Read more
Pneumoconiosis: The Silent Killer of the Working Class Pneumoconiosis, a term encompassing a group of lung diseases caused by the inhalation of dust particles, stands as a stark reminder of the hazardous nature of certain occupations. These diseases, often referred to as “dust lung diseases,” leave a lasting impact on the lives of millions of … Read more
Agenda 21: A Blueprint for Sustainable Development in the 21st Century Introduction Agenda 21, a comprehensive blueprint for sustainable development, emerged from the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, also known as the Earth Summit. This landmark document, adopted by 178 nations, laid out a framework for achieving … Read more
The Global Tiger Forum: A Beacon of Hope for the World’s Tigers The roar of the tiger, once echoing across vast swathes of Asia, has been silenced in many places. Habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict have driven these magnificent creatures to the brink of extinction. In response to this crisis, the Global Tiger Forum … Read more
The Adaptation Fund: A Vital Tool for Building Climate Resilience The climate crisis is a defining challenge of our time, with its impacts already being felt across the globe. From rising sea levels and extreme weather events to droughts and floods, the consequences of climate change are threatening lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems. While mitigating greenhouse … Read more
The Air Prevention & Control of Pollution Act is an Act by Parliament to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of Air Pollution, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the aforesaid purposes, of Boards, for conferring on and assigning to such Boards powers and functions relating thereto and for matters connected … Read more
Eco friendly Technologies Rainwater harvesting technology Harvested rainwater can provide a source of alternative water to federal facilities. Alternative waters are sustainable sources of water, not supplied from fresh surface water or groundwater, that offset the demand for freshwater. Rainwater harvesting captures, diverts, and stores rainwater from rooftops for later use. Typical uses of rainwater … Read more