Science or habit? Study examines effectiveness of Green India Mission Environment News A recent study has critically analysed the effectiveness of Green India Mission Important Facts About Green India Mission Green India Mission (GIM), is one of the eight Missions outlined under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). It is aimed at protecting,… Continue reading Science or habit? Study examines effectiveness of Green India Mission
Category: ENVIRONMENT
What’s causing extreme cold in US Midwest
What’s causing extreme cold in US Midwest Environment News A record-breaking cold wave has swept through the US Midwest and is stated to be caused by a polar vortex Important Facts The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Earth’s poles. It always exists near the… Continue reading What’s causing extreme cold in US Midwest
Waste-to-Energy plants that use solid waste as feedstock pose threat to environment
Waste-to-Energy plants that use solid waste as feedstock pose threat to environment Environment News: The article discusses WtE plants working in India and their challenges. Facts: WtE plants process municipal solid waste to generate electricity through incineration. There are 5 municipal WtE plants operational in India with a total capacity of 66.4MW electricity per day,… Continue reading Waste-to-Energy plants that use solid waste as feedstock pose threat to environment
Tigers in danger
Introduction: Sanctuaries and National Parks are areas of significant ecological, floral, faunal or natural significance. They are notified by State Governments and protected by the Forest Department under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Hunting of wild animals, encroachment and/or destruction of habitat, construction of tourist lodges and other such activities are prohibited.… Continue reading Tigers in danger
Pollutants of the capital’s air: An overview
Context: The Supreme Court re-imposed the ban on the sale of fireworks in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) till November 1st. The direction, according to the court, is an outcome of “direct evidence of deterioration of air quality” every year during Deepavali on account of bursting of fire crackers. What is the need for the… Continue reading Pollutants of the capital’s air: An overview
Paris deal and the upcoming Bonn Summit on Climate Change
Context Bonn, Germany will be witnessing world leaders and delegates for the 23rd Conference of Parties (COP – 23) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The meeting will primarily concentrate on various aspects associated with the implementation of the Paris Agreement (PA), which was negotiated at COP-21 and entered into force,… Continue reading Paris deal and the upcoming Bonn Summit on Climate Change
Earthquakes in India-measurement and preparedness
EARTHQUAKES-A TYPE OF DIASTROPHISM An earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor or temblor) is the shaking of the surface of the Earth, resulting from the sudden release of energy in the Earth’s lithosphere that creates seismic waves. The release of energy occurs along a fault. A fault is a sharp break in the crustal… Continue reading Earthquakes in India-measurement and preparedness
Climate Change: Testing the limits of our planet
Context Transformative changes must be considered to keep Earth safe for the future What is the present scenario? The population of vertebrate species on Earth in the wild saw a dramatic fall of about 30% between 1970 and 2006, with the worst effects being in the tropics and in freshwater ecosystems. The ecological footprint of… Continue reading Climate Change: Testing the limits of our planet
Environmental Concerns of Coal Mining in India
Context: The government’s decision to open up 10 coal mines for commercial auction is expected to reduce the demand-supply gap and also ensure quality. What is the present status of coal mining in India? As on March 2016, India had 308.80 billion metric tons of coal reserves The Coal resources of India are available in older… Continue reading Environmental Concerns of Coal Mining in India
Urgent Need to Review the National Forest Policy
Context: There is a need to relook at the National Forest Policy as it contains concepts that have been long discarded. Status of Forest Cover in India: According to the State Forest Report 2015: Forest cover of India increased by 5,081sq.kms between 2013 and 2015- Showed an increase of 21.34% between 2013 and 2015 Country’s… Continue reading Urgent Need to Review the National Forest Policy
