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Demographically it’s the increase in Population of cities and towns ,while sociologically it’s the spread of urban way of life to the country side . Urbanization in India has occurred more slowly than in other developing countries and the proportion of the population in urban areas has been only 28 per cent based on the … Read more
Navigating the Labyrinth: A Comprehensive Guide to the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 The burgeoning population and rapid urbanization in India have led to an alarming increase in the generation of solid waste. This mounting waste crisis necessitates a robust and comprehensive framework for its management. The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 (SWMR 2016), a … Read more
Navigating the Environmental Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide to Environment Management Plans In an era marked by increasing environmental awareness and regulatory scrutiny, businesses are facing growing pressure to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. This pressure extends beyond mere lip service, demanding concrete actions and measurable results. Enter the Environment Management Plan (EMP), a crucial tool … Read more
Smart City means aligning information technologies to citizens’ needs in order to enhance their day-to-day lives by increasing efficiency, lowering costs, and engaging more directly with city dwellers. Developing a smart city is the next generation Urbanization process for improving the efficiency, reliability, and security of a traditional city. This paper discusses about the economic … 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
Agroforestry: Agroforestry is a land-use system in which trees/shrubs are grown in association with agricultural crops, pastures or Livestock. This integration of trees and shrubs in the land-use system can be either a spatial arrangement, e.g. trees growing in a field at the same time as the crop, or in a time sequence, e.g. shrubs … Read more
The Power of Poop: Exploring the Potential of Sheep and Goat Droppings For centuries, livestock waste has been viewed as a nuisance, a smelly byproduct of agricultural practices. However, a growing awareness of environmental sustainability and resource scarcity is prompting a shift in perspective. Sheep and goat droppings, once relegated to the compost heap, are … Read more
Pipes and Cistern Inlet: A pipe connected with a tank or a cistern or a reservoir, that fills it, is known as an inlet. Outlet: A pipe connected with a tank or cistern or reservoir, emptying it, is known as an outlet. If a pipe can fill a tank in xhours, then: … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Institutions and Measures to Save the Environment: Environmental protection agencies Environmental impact assessments Environmental regulations Environmental taxes Environmental subsidies Environmental labeling Environmental certification Environmental auditing Environmental management systems Environmental education Environmental awareness campaigns Environmental volunteering Environmental activism Environmental law Environmental justice Sustainable development Climate change … Read more