Month: June 2014
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Forests and Tribes
It has been reiterated ample of times now, how cutting down of trees, timber extraction, mining, dams affect us but the less discussed subject of the effect it has on forests and tribes is so broad that it alone could form a separate topic of discussion. Several…
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Top 10 indoor plants!
Now as we know, indoor plants are a big contributory factor to our health not only in terms of providing fresh air but also soothing us and distressing us. Not only in our houses, we can have one of them in our office space or car too. So here’s a list of the top 10…
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wildlife : boon to environment.
Wildlife traditionally refers to non domestic animals but has come to include all plants herbs shrubs and other which grow or live wild in an area .Wildlife is a part of every eco system . Deserts, forests, rain forests, plains, grasslands, and other areas all have distinct forms of wildlife. wildlife comprises of both fauna…
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Nuclear energy a boon!
We have been well acquainted with various eco friendly sources of energy for instances, solar energy, wind energy, geothermal, etc we are have certain kind of perception for them. And likewise we have also a perception for Nuclear Energy; there are a number of alternative sources of energy and environmentally friendly fuels available to combat…
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Cars beneficial to the environment or not?
Many people these days have decided to buy cars as it is convenient for them. But have people realized that buying cars can cause pollution? Well, from my opinion I feel that some are aware and prefer to ignore. Today as good citizens of the environment, we should spread awareness about the different kinds of…
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Eco-friendly fiber – Bamboo
As a follow up to my previous article on an overview on eco-friendly fibers, this one would give an insight into how exactly the natural fibers are useful and how beneficial they to a person. Many of these effects are dismissed as superficial, but in actuality, they have verifiable proof. Though natural fabrics are generally…
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Cleaning up the planet with Bioremediation
The rate at which we are polluting the environment or rather destroying it is quite alarming. From oil spills in the oceans to dumping of radioactive waste on fertile lands, we are polluting the planet we live, in every single possible way. Though we are well aware that such activities are only going to destroy…
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A Garden to make your House look Perfect
Gardens, on the periphery of the households, are one of the most beautiful parts of your house. These green and lush gardens, though small in size, have the capacity to add to the well maintained house of yours. Large bunglows always have some front area for grass and shrubs, with trees on the boundaries. Being…
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Eco-friendly festivals: a new way of looking at traditional celebrations
Festivals bring people together in celebration and merriment. Festivals are celebrated all over the world but in a country like India, festivals can assume mammoth proportions. Festivities take place in every part of India all throughout the year. While festivals are supposed to be peaceful homage for gods and goddesses, it has now turned into…
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Addressing the issue of Biodegradable Plastic
With plastics causing so much harm to the environment, new studies and researches have come up with an alternative called biodegradable plastic, which is arguably more environment friendly than conventional plastic. Biodegradable plastic is a type of plastic which is able to break down by the action of some specific micro organisms like fungi and…