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–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Blood makes up about 8% of the human body weight. It contains erythrocytes, leucocytes, thrombocytes (platelets) and plasma. The volume Percentage of all blood cells in the whole blood is about 45% of adults (hematocrit). The rest consists of liquid plasma (e.g. water, plasma proteins, electrolytes … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics under InfrastructureInfrastructure Sectors: Air transportation AirportsAirports Air traffic control Aviation safety Aviation security Bridges Bus transportation Canals Dams Drinking water and sanitation Electric power Energy efficiency Energy infrastructure Environmental infrastructure Freight transportation Highways Inland waterways Mass transit Pipelines PortsPorts Rail transportation Roads Solid waste management Telecommunications Water supply Wastewater … Read more
Biopesticides Plants, growing in the wild or in cultivation, face numerous threats from insects, bacteria, viruses, and Fungi, as well as from other plants. Biopesticides are inert substances or living organisms that can help protect plants from such threats. Chemical pesticides can offer similar protection but, by contrast, are neither alive nor made by living … Read more
Empowering the Future: A Deep Dive into the Environment Education, Awareness & Training (EEAT) Scheme The Earth, our shared home, faces unprecedented environmental challenges. From climate change to biodiversity loss, the consequences of human activities are becoming increasingly evident. To address these issues effectively, a fundamental shift in human behavior is required, one that is … Read more
Excretory System Introduction If you exercise on a hot day, you are likely to lose a lot of water in sweat. Then, for the next several hours, you may notice that you do not pass urine as often as normal and that your urine is darker than usual. Do you know why this happens? Your … Read more
Bioaugmentation: A Powerful Tool for Environmental Remediation Introduction The ever-growing human population and industrial activities have led to widespread environmental pollution, posing significant threats to human health and ecosystems. While traditional remediation methods often involve physical or chemical treatments, a growing interest lies in harnessing the power of nature itself â bioaugmentation. This innovative approach … 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
UNEP is the principal UN body in the field of the Environment, assisting governments to address global, regional and national environmental challenges. Its mandate was reinforced at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) and through the Rio+20 outcome document “The Future Want” . As a follow up to the Rio+20 Conference, UNEP has … Read more
Pyrolysis and Gasification: Transforming Waste into Energy and Resources Introduction The world faces a growing challenge in managing its waste. Landfills are overflowing, and the environmental impact of waste disposal is becoming increasingly alarming. Simultaneously, the demand for energy and resources continues to rise. Pyrolysis and gasification offer promising solutions to these challenges, providing a … Read more
Solid Waste Management; Types Of Solid Waste Management; Factors Affecting Solid Waste Generation Solid Waste Management Solid waste management is basic public Services which every citizen should have access to, both for