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PROPELLING GREEN TECHNOLOGY- LEAPS TAKEN IN CHINA
Going by the layman’s definition, green technology is technology that applies scientific knowledge to the production, maintenance and development of products and services that benefit the environment or do not harm it in any way (the much harped-on definition from our school days!). To be classified as a green technology the product or service must…
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Save Sunderbans
UNESCO World Heritage Site the Sunderbans is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. The sunderbans is approximately are of 10,000 sq.km of which 60% is located in Bangladesh and remaining in India. The Sunderbans is a natural park, tiger reserve and a significant biosphere reserve located in the Sunderbans…
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LAKES AND OCEANS: THEIR LIFE ZONES
In this article, I will turn your attention to aquatic organisms, i.e., living organisms inhabiting the variety of water bodies on the earth. We shall specifically take up the examples of lakes and oceans. Different regions of lakes and oceans have different characteristics which are a function of many abiotic factors. These regions, which are…
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SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
The sun is a bountiful source of energy providing us both heat and light. The earth receives nearly 4000 trillion units (kWh) of energy from the sun on a daily basis. As you all know, solar energy not only sustains life on the Earth, but is also the source of almost all forms of energy…
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Bid Goodbye to Pills Forever
How many of you dread falling sick just because you have to take a disgusting pill or tablet to get well? If you are repulsed by pills then you are definitely not alone. Allopathic medication or tablets can leave a bitter aftertaste in your mouth. Apart from that, they can cause severe side effects as…
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Energy infrastructure, services and efficiency improvement
As we all know, trends in today’s marketplace, such as tight energy supplies, increasing energy prices, and the environmental impact of energy such as air pollution, are shining a spot light on energy economics. As social responsibility, climate change and green buildings become driving issues, leading businesses and institutions are looking to gain a competitive…
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Necessary Human Habits that are harming Eco-friendly living
Humans are always in a constant battle to save planet earth, let alone improving and contributing towards its existence. Problems seem to arise from every nook and corner of the globe, natural disasters like earthquake, landslides, etc etc. Fixing the problem with a definite solution goes a long way in helping, but the fact that…
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The Eco-friendly route to a green career!
With the world so focused on getting good levels of education and qualifications so that one’s career is fully and properly settled, ever paused to wonder how a career option could not just benefit you and your family but the environment in the smallest of ways? From white-collared jobs to green-collared jobs, there are indeed…
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Guidelines to put together the perfect eco-friendly beauty salon
In the last decade of so, there has been a monumental upsurge of beauty salons across the world. As individuals, we are becoming increasingly conscious of our looks and our appearance. We spend tons of money in expensive hair and skin care salons trying to beautify ourselves. But what is the use of such beauty…
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Start your baby’s life the organic way
Living green is not a choice- it is a necessity in our world. Times are changing and we are all embracing the concept of green living in our lives. From house chores to parties, holidays to office tasks- we are going green like never before. Going green does not mean just caring for the environment…