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The Vital Tapestry: Understanding Natural Resources in the 21st Century The Earth, our home, is a treasure trove of resources, both renewable and non-renewable, that sustain life and drive human civilization. These natural resources, from the air we breathe to the minerals we mine, form the very foundation of our existence. Understanding their importance, distribution, … Read more
[su_posts template=”templates/list-loop.php” posts_per_page=”320″ post_type=”post,page” tax_term=”300″ tax_operator=”0″ order=”desc”], Environmental and Ecological Issues Environmental and ecological issues are some of the most pressing problems facing our planet today. These issues can have a devastating impact on human Health, the economy, and the natural world. Air Pollution is one of the most serious environmental problems. It can … Read more
Issues and Problems of Society. Social problem is a condition which is defined by a considerable number of persons as a deviation from some social norms which they cherish. The major social problems in the early phase of the Indian civilization were increasing rigidity of social hierarchy, continuous conflicts between the Aryans and the Dasas, … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE and Services beyond their limits. Whilst tourism is not the only causal factor, development associated with tourism has certainly intensified environmental problems. The most significant affect of tourism is the increased pressure on the fragile Himalayan Ecosystems. Increased construction and transport has lead to large-scale deforestation and destabilisation of natural ecosystems; Despite laws and … Read more
Deforestation, clearance or clearing is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use. Examples of deforestation include conversion of forestland to farms, ranches, or urban use. Deforestation comes in many forms, including fires, clear-cutting for agriculture, ranching and development, unsustainable logging for timber, and … Read more
The Impact of Climate Change: A Global Crisis Unfolding Climate change, a defining issue of our time, is no longer a distant threat but a tangible reality impacting every corner of the globe. Driven by human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels, this phenomenon is causing a cascade of environmental and societal disruptions, threatening … Read more
The Double-Edged Sword: Impact of Commercial Tourism on the Environment Tourism, a global industry generating trillions of dollars annually, has become an integral part of modern economies. While it brings economic benefits and cultural exchange, its environmental impact is a growing concern. This article delves into the multifaceted impact of commercial tourism on the environment, … Read more
Environment and environmentalism Environment ‘Environment‘, as the term itself indicates, is anything immediately surrounding an object and exerting a direct influence on it”. In our surround there is living and nonliving things which are together form life. Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, and geosphere are the component of the environment that surrounds us. Hydrosphere, the wet … Read more
What is Gully Erosion? Gully erosion is a type of SoilSoil erosion that occurs when water flows over land and creates channels or gullies. These gullies can be small or large, and they can cause significant damage to land and property. Gully Formation and Development Causes of Gully Erosion Concentrated Water Flow Land Use and … Read more
The rapid pace of Population Growth has led to the excessive utilization of natural Resources. Huge population also leads to huge production of wastes. The resultant outcomes are loss of Gender Equality: Gender equality can help reduce poverty and inequality. This is because women who have equal rights are more likely to be able … Read more