For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the status of Municipal waste generation in India?3 What are the Waste to Energy Plants?4 What is the status of Waste to Energy Plants in India?5 What are the benefits of Waste to Energy Plants?6 What are the challenges associated with Waste to Energy Plants?7 What should… Continue reading Waste to Energy Plants: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
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Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Health Hazards, Exposures, and Impacts2.1 Assessment2.2 Indicators3 Adaptation, Planning, and Resilience for Health3.1 Assessment3.2 Indicators4 Mitigation Actions and Health Co-benefits4.1 Assessment4.2 Indicators5 Economics and Finance5.1 Assessment5.2 Indicators6 Public and Political Engagement6.1 Assessment6.2 Indicators7 What are the findings related to India?8 Conclusion Introduction Climate change is the greatest global health… Continue reading Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change – Explained, pointwise
Impact of Climate Change on Monetary Policy – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the major impacts of Climate Change on various economic parameters?3 What is the impact of Climate Change on Central Bank’s ability to manoeuvre Monetary Policy?4 What should be the approach going ahead?5 Conclusion Introduction The devastating effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident. The Monsoon rainfall… Continue reading Impact of Climate Change on Monetary Policy – Explained, pointwise
[Yojana October Summary] Green Telecom – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Contribution to Climate Change3 Expanding Telecom Infrastructure4 Green Telecom4.1 Reducing the Energy Consumption4.2 Migrate towards Renewable Sources of Energy5 Barriers to Renewable Energy Implementation6 Conclusion Introduction With the advent of 5G Technology it is expected that there will be significant rise in towers, small cells and BT Stations (Base… Continue reading [Yojana October Summary] Green Telecom – Explained, pointwise
Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Forestry: FAO Report – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Policies/Programmes3 Approaches to Mainstreaming Biodiversity3.1 Spatial Planning-based Approaches3.2 Species-based Approaches3.3 Regulatory Instruments3.4 Economic Instruments3.5 Market-based Instruments3.6 Participatory Forest Management3.7 Knowledge and Capacity Development4 Barriers to Mainstreaming Biodiversity5 Integrating Biodiversity in Forest Management6 Recommendations7 Conclusion Introduction Forests are host to most of Earth’s terrestrial biodiversity. Tropical rainforests… Continue reading Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Forestry: FAO Report – Explained, pointwise
Visualising the Himalaya with other coordinates
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The countries in the Himalayas has to look beyond geopolitics and security to protect the interest of humanity Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Creation of a national Himalayas:4 Suggestions to work on the entire Himalayas: Synopsis: Looking at the Himalayas only through the prism of geopolitics and security concerns ignores its other crucial frameworks. Introduction:… Continue reading Visualising the Himalaya with other coordinates
Leveraging traditional lo-tech innovations to fight climate change
Source: TOI Relevance: Understanding the role of traditional ecological practices as a sustainable solution to climate change problem. Synopsis: Indigenous technological innovations backed by traditional ecological knowledge is the way forward to fight climate change. Contents1 Problem with high-tech2 High tech vs lo-tech3 Idea behind traditional lo-tech innovations4 Examples of lo-tech5 Way forward6 Conclusion Problem… Continue reading Leveraging traditional lo-tech innovations to fight climate change
Climate change has raised tricky questions over policy responses
Source: Livemint Relevance: Mitigation of climate change and its effect is an important topic in the Environment. Contents1 Synopsis:2 About the G20 environment ministers meet:3 Challenges in mitigating climate change:4 Suggestions to mitigate climate change: Synopsis: The G20 environment ministers can speak of ambitious goals. But to succeed in mitigation measures towards Climate change, the world… Continue reading Climate change has raised tricky questions over policy responses
Digging up the ocean floor for metals could prove disastrous
Source: Livemint Relevance: Marine life will be endangered if seafloor mining got commercialised. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 About Polymetallic nodules:4 Challenges in seafloor mining5 Suggestions: Synopsis: The seafloor contains potato-sized rocks that contain many metals needed to make electric-car batteries. Many perceive that seabed mining as a green alternative to land-based mineral extraction—and potentially a hugely lucrative… Continue reading Digging up the ocean floor for metals could prove disastrous
The Ganga’s message
Source: The Hindu Relevance: India must take its laws on waste seriously to stop microplastics pollution. Synopsis: Microplastic pollution around the world demands the proper implementation of existing laws and global collaboration. Contents1 Introduction:2 Other challenges with the Ganga:3 Reason for microplastic increase in Ganga:4 Suggestions: Introduction: The Ganga might have stood witness to many stages… Continue reading The Ganga’s message
