Environment

The impact of mining activities involving drilling, blasting, loading, and transport of coal is the generation and dispersion of suspended particulate matter in the atmosphere for which various air pollution control measures have been prescribed. Generation and propagation of dust are controlled at the source by the installation of fixed sprinklers at CHPs, coal stockyards, … Read more

The Kunming declaration is been said to be paving way for global biodiversity negotiations. Read here to know about the key points of the declaration.  The Kunming Declaration was adopted by over 100 countries on October 13, 2021, at the first part of the virtual 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to … Read more

. Rising temperatures have led to a sharp increase in climate extreme events in recent years. The current trend of catastrophic climate events results from a mere 0.6 °C temperature rise in the last 100 years. Ignoring low probability risks could be catastrophic for the economy as well as society. COVID-19 could be nature’s warning … Read more

The plastic waste management rules 2016 have been amended to speed up the elimination of single-use plastics and promote alternatives. The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 aimed to: Increase the minimum thickness of plastic carry bags from 40 to 50 microns and stipulate minimum thickness of 50 microns for plastic sheets also to facilitate collection … Read more

The environment, energy and climate ministers from the ‘Group of 20’ (G20) economies expressed their commitments towards addressing the challenges presented by urbanisation, climate change and biodiversity loss. A major emphasis was placed on the inclusion of nature-based solutions (NbS) in fight against the climate crisis. Nature-based solutions (NbS) to climate change involve conserving, restoring … Read more

Harvesting animals for dairy and animal-based products in India is a major source of livelihood for 150 million dairy farmers. The products are a source of nutrition and food security for a significant chunk of the population. Dairy Sector in India.The dairy sector accounts for 4.2 per cent of the national gross domestic product. India … Read more

Forests and other nature-based solutions for climate change, such as wetlands, can provide over one third of the climate change mitigation needed by 2030. Conserving and restoring forest landscapes is not only a cost-effective way to mitigate climate change, but it also means that many other benefits are provided to local communities and wider society. … Read more

It is estimated that India generates 65 million tonnes of waste each year and is home to more than 4 million waste pickers.  Predominantly women, this army of waste pickers or Safai Saathis is the backbone of traditional waste management in most Indian cities. Despite this, Safai Saathis have not found their legitimate space in … Read more

Over 300 million tons of plastic are produced every year for use in a wide variety of applications. At least 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year, and make up 80% of all marine debris from surface waters to deep-sea sediments. Plastic pollution threatens food safety and quality, human health, … Read more

Urban Heat Islands (UHI) are significantly warmer urban areas than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities. Urban Heat Island is a major problem associated with rapid urbanisation. The temperature increase is attributed to deforestation and the construction materials adopted for city building. Usually, under the urban heat island phenomenon, the central regions of … Read more