Source: The post Finance Commission support forest conservation in India has been created, based on the article “To combat climate challenges, the Finance Commission needs to step up” published in “Indian Express” on 13th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- environment – conservation and GS paper 2- polity- devolution of powers and finances… Continue reading Finance Commission support forest conservation in India
Category: Environment & Ecology
On Emissions by the Military
Source: This post on Emissions by the Military has been created based on the article “If military emissions worldwide were a country, it would be the fourth largest emitter on Earth’” published in “Times of India” on 16th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. News: The… Continue reading On Emissions by the Military
On Increasing Coal-based Power Generation
Source: This post on Increasing Coal-based Power Generation has been created based on the article “Why India’s green push needs balancing, why COP28 coal breather is important” published in “Indian Express” on 16th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. News: The article discusses India’s plans of… Continue reading On Increasing Coal-based Power Generation
Benefits of Underground Mining in India
Source: This post on Underground Mining has been created based on the article “The safe bet of underground mining” published in “Business Standard” on 12th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation, Environmental pollution and degradation. News: The article discusses the importance of coal for India’s energy needs. It discusses the… Continue reading Benefits of Underground Mining in India
On the Challenges of Reducing Emissions – Why climate efforts fail to cut emissions
Source: This post on the Challenges of Reducing Emissions has been created based on the article “Why climate efforts fail to cut emissions” published in “Business Standard” on 12th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation, Environmental pollution and degradation. News: The article discusses the challenges in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.… Continue reading On the Challenges of Reducing Emissions – Why climate efforts fail to cut emissions
Managing Climate Change: A Strategy for India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About India’s Climate Targets3 What suggestions have been provided by the Working Paper?3.1 Decarbonising Power Sector3.2 Decarbonising Industries3.3 Decarbonising Transport3.4 Emissions from Expanded Urbanization3.5 Afforestation and CCUS3.6 Investment Requirement for the Transition4 Conclusion Introduction Climate Change is a clear and present danger. The latest IPCC Assessment Report has warned… Continue reading Managing Climate Change: A Strategy for India – Explained, pointwise
Sea water pollution
Seawater Pollution: It is polluted mostly near the coast through the disposal of urban and industrial waste matters into the coastal waters. Causes Discharge of sewage, industrial effluents and toxic chemicals from urban areas and industrial establishment. Discharge of solid waste materials mainly plastics, microbeads, etc. According to UNEP, plastic accounts for 90% of all… Continue reading Sea water pollution
Water Pollution: Sources
Water Pollution refers to the deterioration of physical (such as color, odor, turbidity, taste, temperature), chemical (such as acidity, alkalinity, salinity, etc.), and biological (presence of bacteria, coliform MPN, algae, etc.) characteristics of water through natural and anthropogenic processes to such an extent that it becomes harmful to human beings, plants, and animal communities. SOURCES… Continue reading Water Pollution: Sources
EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION
Effects on Weather and Climate Air pollution changes our planet’s climate Some types cause global warming to speed up. Others cause global warming to slow down by creating a temporary cooling effect for a few days or weeks. Depletion of Ozone Chlorofluorocarbons attacked and destroyed the ozone layer, producing holes that would allow dangerous… Continue reading EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION
Secondary Air Pollutants
Secondary Air Pollutants Smog is a kind of air pollution. Its types are: Classic smog results from large amounts of coal burning in an area caused by a mixture of smoke and Sulphur dioxide. Modern smog does not usually come from coal but from vehicular and industrial emissions that are acted on in the atmosphere… Continue reading Secondary Air Pollutants
