Category: Environment
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Green business is the good business!
The fact would really amaze us that not only concerned citizens, politicians and Non profit organisations are making their drive green, but also some big name companies have realized their hand in the “Go Green” campaign. Companies have realized the motive, benefits and profitable gains with the green gains. Reports say that the environmentalists no…
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Alternatives to plastic: Healthier World
“Plastics”.. Its everywhere in our country. Its like we cannot live without them. It forms much of the packaging for our food and drink. For many of us, it is throughout our home, our workplace, our car, the bus we take to and from work. It can be in our clothing, eyeglasses, teeth, toothbrush, computers,…
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Food wars – The impending disaster
Since the dawn of civilization, men have fought each other for plenty of reasons. There have been wars fought for land, for power, for wealth, for freedom, in the name of religion, racial differences, resources and the list goes on forever and ever. In current times, men have even fought each other for oil and…
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Heading towards a Greener Earth- Renewable Energy
Energy exists freely in nature. This energy may be of two kinds- One that exists infinitely (never runs out), this is called renewable energy or non-conventional energy. The other that is present in finite amounts (takes millions of years to form and the sources will run out some day), this is called non-renewable energy or…
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From fishing to overfishing
Ever since I remember, fishes have a regular and compulsory food item at my home on weekends. Of course, we eat a lot other forms of meat but fish dishes have their own value. It is probably because of their high nutritional value. I remember as a child, my mother would always tell me to…
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GENESIS AND CONCEPTS OF PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT: AN INTRODUCTION TO PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT.
GENESIS AND CONCEPTS OF PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT: AN INTRODUCTION TO PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT. In this article, we will discuss important concepts of the participatory management, its emergence as a new paradigm of management; its philosophy and approaches to development; participation mechanisms and impact of political system and major constraints in people’s participation. In the context of the…
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Green Nanotechnology: It’s easier than you think
“We are on unsustainable path. It is not as though nanotechnology will be an option; it is going to be essential for coming up with sustainable technologies”. Green nanotechnology refers to the optimum use of nanotechnology to enhance the environmental sustainability of processes producing disastrous health and environment effects. It also refers to the use…
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The Dangers of Rising Sea Levels
Global warming has really had a massive impact on our environment and ecosystem, and it is increasing day by day. The phenomenon of global warming is usually caused due to emission of green house gases in the atmosphere. Green house gases include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, water vapour and the deadly chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s). The…
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To Pee or Not to Pee !
To pee or not to pee, that is the question. Whether ‘suffer the pains and discomfort of a full bladder or to choose a public place in which to expel, thus displaying one’s genitalia for all to see. On a casual day, travelling around the streets and roads of India, our eyes cross the unhealthy…
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Coral Reefs- Beauty of Marine Life
Often called rainforests of the sea’, coral reefs form some of the most diverse ecosystems on the Earth. Coral are colonies of tiny animals called polyp found in marine waters that contain few nutrients. They belong to the group cnidaria ( ‘c’ is silent). Other cnidarians include hydras, jellyfish and sea anemones. Corals are sessile animals, meaning…