Tag: Environmental education
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Deforestation and The Uttarakhand Disaster
June 16th 2013, a date that means more or less nothing to you (unless it’s your birthday of course, in which case many happy returns to you!). It does for many others though. That date will be blacked out off the calendar of many households. A date remembered only to regret its existence. A day…
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Global Warming-A Global Warning
Well, a happy summer vacation to those of you who do have one! It’s really a pleasure to sit at home instead of having to step out in this heat (sorry office goers. I feel for you…). Summer hasn’t even got to its full strength yet, but it’s already strong enough to be punishing. I…
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Carbon Capture and Sequestration: Biotic vs Abiotic
Carbon sequestration and capture is the process of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and putting it into long-term storage. This method can largely reduce the carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. While some naturally occurring biological processes ensure the carrying out of carbon sequestration from the atmosphere on their own, it is also being…
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The manifold importance of environmental education
At a time when the environment is being destroyed in more ways than one and we ourselves are to blame for most of it, it is important to start acting on its regeneration. We have to get conscious and act for the preservation of our environment and ecosystem. Nowadays, various efforts are being carried out…
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Maintain a Healthy Green Space
Clean air is mandatory for a healthy lifestyle, but how can one expect the atmosphere to be pollution free in today’s era, especially those people who live in the big metropolitian cities, and those who live around industrial areas! A great and indulgive activity is a possible solution to this problem – gardening! When one…
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Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright…
Even though I’m not a man of poems, or a literature nut, I have to say, William Blake’s ‘The Tyger’ I will always remember. For some inexplicable reason, it has been branded into my brain, ever since I learned it in school. Its verses have not left my mind, even after 7 years, and today…
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Mangroves- Man’s Best Friend?
Coastal areas all around the world are different, but they have one sight in common. No, not the sea. Okay, maybe two sights then… The sea, and mangroves. Yes mangroves, something we mumbaikars are very familiar with, if only to stay far away from them. We associate them with garbage, awful smells, and a waste…
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The Vital Importance of Shopping Bags
It is common for a green-living website to have something up about plastic. This site is no different. But that’s a good thing. Plastic bags are so common now I can bet you don’t even give them a second thought. Until they start over-running your house that is. The most popular solution at that point…
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Ocean Acidification: Another Disaster We Caused
In the past two centuries, there has been an increase in industrial and agricultural activities of humans and large advancements in technology which while creating progress for mankind have led to the release of exorbitant amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This has created environmental problems and caused global climate change. Oceans absorbing it…
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The Dangers of Bursting Crackers
Diwali, the festival of lights and pollution. Where Gunpowder and smoke and bollywood item numbers are lifted up in praise to the gods. A time of celebration, a time of rejoicing, a time where commuters are tested for their stress-handling ability, as a stray rassi-bomb sneaks close by and explodes in a colossal bang by…