Energy Generation from Waste Energy can be produced utilizing wastes from various sources. The major sources are: Agriculture waste, Industrial waste, and Municipal waste. Agriculture waste Agricultural wastes are mainly crop residues. When dried they can be used as fuel. Straw, jute … [Read more...]
Why Sun is considered the Ultimate Source of Energy?
The sun is the ultimate source of almost all kinds of energy on earth, either directly or indirectly. Fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) are the transformed forms of plants (and animals) which once lived on the earth and grew capturing the energy of the sun. Biomass is a product of photosynthesis … [Read more...]
What are the Causes of Noise Pollution?
Introduction The major types of noise pollution are: Noise pollution due to Traffic and transport Noise Pollution due to Industries and Factories Domestic and neighborhood sources Causes of Noise Pollution 1. Noise pollution due to Traffic and transport Traffic and transport may be … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Reduce and Control Air Pollution
Air Pollution can be defined as anything that contaminates the air to an extent that makes the air dangerous to breathe. Air pollution happens when pollutants are carelessly discharged into the air. In other words, air pollution indicates the existence of impure, unsafe, and hazardous substances … [Read more...]
What are the Causes and Effects of Land Pollution?
What are the Causes and Effects of Land Pollution? Land or Soil pollution can be defined as the changes in physical, chemical and biological conditions of the soil or land through man’s intervention or misuse of land. Sources and Causes of land pollution Land pollution is caused by both natural … [Read more...]
Endangered Species of Plants and Animals in India
Due to rapid habitat loss, over exploitation in particular, large numbers of plants, herbs, climbers have disappeared from their naive regions over the years. Many orchids, trees, ferns, medicinal herbs of hills, cycads and other plant species have become endangered. Similarly, large number of … [Read more...]
Soil Pollution: Types, Causes, Effects, and Preventive Measures
Soil Pollution is a considered as a major challenge for healthy environment. The weathering of earth's crust forms, soil over the centuries that supports the variety of microscopic and macroscopic life-forms. Soil pollution is also referred to as soil contamination. It occurs when pollutants in … [Read more...]
Radiation Pollution: Sources and Effects of Radiation Pollution
Introduction: Man and all life forms on earth have evolved in a radiation environment. All non-living substances and generations of living beings are exposed to natural radiation. This is inevitable. The air we breathe, the water and beverages we drink, the food we eat are all parts of the same … [Read more...]
Noise Pollution: Sources, Consequences, and Remedies of Noise Pollution
Noise Pollution Noise pollution (also noise disturbance, sound pollution) refers to the unwanted sound that can disrupt the human health and life. Noise pollution can be defined as excess noise in the atmosphere that is harmful to people or animals around. People suffer from noise pollution when … [Read more...]
Essay on Water Pollution
Essay on Water Pollution Water covers two-thirds of the Earth's surface, with over 97% present in the oceans and less than 1% in freshwater streams and lakes. Water is also present in the atmosphere in solid form in the polar icecaps and as groundwater in aquifers (water-bearing rocks) deep … [Read more...]