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Wind farm A wind farm is a group of wind turbines in the same location used to generate electricity. Wind farms vary in size from a single turbine to several hundred turbines covering an area of several square kilometers. The largest wind farm in the world is the Gansu Wind Farm in China, with a … Read more
Human role in pollution control The enhanced pace of developmental activities and rapid Urbanization have resulted in Stress on natural Resources and Quality Of Life. The trend of increasing pollution in various environmental media is evident from the deteriorating air and water quality, higher noise levels, increasing vehicular emission etc. Realising the urgent need for … Read more
Scientific Water Harvesting What is Water Harvesting It means capturing rain where it falls or capturing the run off in your own village or town. And taking measures to keep that water clean by not allowing polluting activities to take place in the catchment. Therefore, water harvesting can be undertaken through a variety of ways … Read more
Project Dolphin: A Deep Dive into India’s Ambitious Ocean Conservation Initiative Introduction: India, with its vast coastline and diverse marine ecosystems, faces a multitude of challenges in safeguarding its oceanic treasures. From overfishing and pollution to climate change and habitat destruction, the health of India’s marine environment is under immense pressure. Recognizing the urgency of … Read more
Biodiversity is defined as the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic Ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are a part; this includes diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems. Basically biodiversity is the total number of genes, species and ecosystems of a region. It includes … Read more
The IUCN Red List: A Vital Tool for Conservation and Understanding Biodiversity The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, often simply referred to as the IUCN Red List, is a globally recognized and comprehensive inventory of the conservation status of biological species. It serves as a critical tool for … Read more
Flood and Drought Occurrence Drought Drought is a complex, slow-onset phenomenon of ecological challenge that affects people more than any other natural hazards by causing serious economic, social and environmental losses in both developing and developed countries. The period of unusual dryness (i.e. drought) is a normal feature of the Climate and weather system in … Read more
The Global Climate Puzzle: Unpacking Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) The fight against climate change is a global endeavor, requiring coordinated action from every nation. The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, established a framework for international cooperation, with each country submitting Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) outlining their climate action plans. These INDCs represent the … Read more
Bali Climate Change Conference: A Turning Point in Global Climate Action The 2007 United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly known as the Bali Climate Change Conference, marked a pivotal moment in the global fight against climate change. Held in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, from December 3rd to 15th, 2007, the conference brought together representatives from … Read more
The National Offshore Wind Energy Policy, 2015 (NOWEPS) is a United States government policy that aims to promote the development of offshore wind energy in the United States. The policy was announced by President Barack Obama in June 2015, and it was finalized in December 2015. The NOWEPS sets a goal of generating 30 gigawatts … Read more