Importance of Afforestation in India
Posted in Indian Geography by H Patra On February 16, 2014
Afforestation refers to the process of converting a non-forest land into a forest. Afforestation is highly important to maintain the biodiversity. India is an emerging or developing country whereas the controlling of Carbon emission is very much challenging for the policy makers.
Essay on Environmental Pollution: Causes, Effects and Solution
Environmental pollution Environmental pollution refers to the introduction of harmful pollutants into the environment. The major types of environmental pollution are air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, thermal pollution, soil pollution and light pollution. Deforestation and hazardous gaseous emissions also leads to
Short Paragraph on Water Pollution
Posted in Indian Geography by Vishal Sharma On November 1, 2013
Introduction Water Pollution is the contamination of water bodies. It occurs as a result of introduction of pollutants in water. The sources, effects, and control measures of Water Pollution are discussed below. Sources The Sources of water pollution are: Industry: Effluents from
Sources of Noise Pollution
Posted in Indian Geography by Vishal Sharma On November 1, 2013
Sources of Noise Pollution Introduction: The sources of Noise Pollution may be broadly classified under the following categories. Transport noise, Machinery noise, Domestic and neighborhood noise. 1. Sources of Transport noise: The sources of Transport noises are mainly of the following types. Surface traffic
Short Paragraph on Global Warming
Global Warming Introduction: Global Warming means gradual increase in world’s temperature caused by greenhouse gases. The impact of global warming can be seen in sea level, crops, rainfall, and human health. What causes Global Warming? Massive deforestation, burning of fossil fuels, industrial emissions,
Impacts of Global Warming
Posted in Indian Geography by Vishal Sharma On October 31, 2013
The Impact of global warming are given below: (i) Global warming and Climate change: Certain changes take place as a result of global warming, such as: Impact on Temperature: If the concentration of greenhouse gases, mainly carbon-dioxide (CO2) rises continuously, a time will
What is Ozone Depletion?
Posted in Essays, Paragraphs and Articles by Vishal Sharma On October 31, 2013
A “hole” in the ozone layer is detected over Antarctica of the size of the continent, United States. The hole was created in the spring time at late August and continued up to the end of November. Ozone is continuously created by
Short Essay on Air pollution
Posted in Essays, Paragraphs and Articles by Vishal Sharma On October 31, 2013
Introduction to Air Pollution Air pollution is the presence of foreign substances in the atmosphere, emitted by industries and motor vehicles that cause damage to living organisms. Air pollution characteristics Air pollution characteristics in a particular region are influenced by: The type
Summary of Bhopal Gas Tragedy (facts)
Posted in Indian Geography by Vishal Sharma On October 31, 2013
The Bhopal Gas tragedy is the worst air pollution episode ever witnessed in India. It in Bhopal on December 3, 1984. The Union Carbide factory is located in Bhopal, a town in Madhya Pradesh. The fateful incident was happened due to the