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Impact Of Solid Waste; Recycling And Reuse
Impact of Solid Waste; Recycling and Reuse Health AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS An effective Solid Waste Management system is necessary to avoid public health disasters, spread of disease by insects and vectors and adverse effect on water and air. Solid waste workers are the most exposed to the risks of parasitic infections and accidents, … Read more
Understanding Landslides: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention
Understanding Landslides: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention Landslides, also known as slope failures, are a common and often devastating natural hazard. They occur when a mass of rock, soil, or debris moves downhill under the influence of gravity. These events can range in size from small, localized slumps to massive, catastrophic flows that can bury entire … Read more
Namami Gange Programme: Revitalizing the Holy Ganga
Namami Gange Programme: Revitalizing the Holy Ganga The Ganga, revered as a sacred river in Hinduism, has been a lifeline for millions of Indians for centuries. Its waters have sustained communities, nurtured agriculture, and played a vital role in religious and cultural practices. However, in recent decades, the Ganga has faced severe pollution, threatening its … Read more
Environmental Effects of Irrigation
Environmental Effects of Irrigation Irrigation is the artificial application of water to land to assist in the growing of crops. It is one of the most important agricultural practices, and it has been used for centuries to increase crop yields. However, irrigation can also have a number of negative environmental effects. Water Resource Depletion Groundwater … Read more
International Cooperation and Current Developments
International Cooperation: A Vital Force in a Globalized World The world today is more interconnected than ever before. Global challenges like climate change, pandemics, and economic instability transcend national borders, demanding collective action and cooperation. International cooperation, therefore, is not just a diplomatic nicety but a crucial necessity for addressing these complex issues and ensuring … Read more
Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative (SSI)
The Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative: A Sweet Path Towards a Greener Future The global demand for sugar is on the rise, driven by a growing population and increasing consumption of processed foods and beverages. However, traditional sugarcane cultivation practices often come at a significant environmental cost, contributing to deforestation, soil degradation, and greenhouse gas emissions. Recognizing … Read more
Electric Power Plant
Electric power plant Electricity is produced at a an electric power plant. Some fuel source, such as coal, oil, natural gas, or Nuclear Energy produces heat. The heat is used to boil water to create steam. The steam under high pressure is used to spin a turbine. The spinning turbine interacts with a … Read more
Diseases Caused By Environmental Degradation
The Silent Epidemic: Diseases Caused by Environmental Degradation The Earth, our home, is facing a multitude of environmental challenges, from climate change to pollution and deforestation. These challenges are not just abstract concepts; they have a direct and devastating impact on human health, leading to a silent epidemic of diseases caused by environmental degradation. This … Read more
Charities
Charities The practice of charity means the voluntary giving of help to those in need, as a humanitarian act. There are instances in India, of great men, who gave their all to the cause of charity. One such man was Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das, the great political leader and a renowned barrister. He donated … Read more