Climate Change and Its Effects

Climate Change and Its Effects The term climate refers to the general weather conditions of a place over many years. In the United States, for example, Maine’s climate is cold and snowy in winter while South Florida’s is tropical year-round. Climate Change is a significant variation of Average weather conditions—say, conditions becoming warmer, wetter, or … Read more

Food web and Food chain

FOOD CHAIN- A food chain starts with producers and ends with top carnivores. The sequence of eaten and being eaten, produces transfer of food energy and it is known as food chain. Grazing food chain-The consumers which start the food chain, utilising the plant or plant part as their food, constitute the grazing food chain. … Read more

ECOLOGY- An Introduction

    ECOLOGY is  defined “as a scientific study of the relationship of the living organisms with each other and with their Environment.” The classical texts of the Vedic period such as the Vedas, the Samhitas, the Brahmanas and the Aranyakas–Upanishads contain many references to ecological concepts .The Indian treatise on medicine, the Caraka- Samhita … Read more

Development Vs. Nature / Environment; Depletion of Natural Resources

Environmental influences are important both at the prenatal and postnatal stages of Human Development. At the prenatal stage, when a fetus is in the mother’s womb,  internal or external harmful agents, such as certain legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, lead and pollutants can harm the unborn baby’s development. The mother’s Nutrition, diseases and emotional Stress … Read more

Environment

Environment: Here is a list of subtopics related to the environment: Air quality Climate Change Deforestation Endangered species Environmental JusticeJustice Environmental protection Environmental sustainability Green energy Pollution Sustainable Development Water pollution Wildlife conservation The environment is the natural world that surrounds us. It includes the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we … Read more

Species evenness

Unveiling the Tapestry of Biodiversity: A Deep Dive into Species Evenness Biodiversity, the intricate web of life on Earth, is a cornerstone of our planet’s health and resilience. It encompasses the vast array of species, their genetic diversity, and the ecosystems they inhabit. While species richness, the number of species present in a given area, … Read more

Concept of organic farming, seed certification

Concept of Organic Farming, seed certification Organic farming is an alternative agricultural system which originated early in the 20th century in reaction to rapidly changing Farming practices. Organic farming continues to be developed by various organic agriculture organizations today. It relies on Fertilizers of organic origin such as Compost Manure, green manure, and Bone Meal … Read more

Environment and Ecological Issues

ECOLOGY   Ecology is  defined “as a scientific study of the relationship of the living organisms with each other and with their Environment.” The classical texts of the Vedic period such as the Vedas, the Samhitas, the Brahmanas and the Aranyakas–Upanishads contain many references to ecological concepts .The Indian treatise on medicine, the Caraka- Samhita … Read more

Biodiversity

The Tapestry of Life: Understanding Biodiversity and Its Importance Biodiversity, the intricate web of life on Earth, is a concept that encompasses the vast array of living organisms, their genetic diversity, and the ecosystems they inhabit. It is a measure of the richness and variety of life, from the smallest microbes to the largest whales, … Read more