Tag: time to change
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The Great Smoke: The Wake-Up Call of 1952
It was, by all means, just another early December day in 1952 London. There was a heavy smog cast over the city that lasted four days, till 9th December, but the citizens were used to that kind of weather. Nobody thought very much of it at all, until the following weeks where government reports calculated…
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The ocean cries, fishes population goes down
We all know that rapid industrialisation and technological advancement in the last few decades have caused severe environmental consequences, but one issue that many people have yet to realise the importance of is the alarming decline in the population of fishes. It’s not just the fishes that we commonly find on menus but all types…
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Why you should Rethink your Early Morning Jog
Has the desire to seize every moment of the day ever taken hold of you? To live life to the fullest, cultivate a healthy lifestyle? Wake up early, start the day with a vigorous activity, perhaps an early morning jog? I would not recommend it. Those early morning outings may just kill you sooner. Yes,…
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What Exactly is Coral Bleaching?
Coral bleaching is a process in which reef corals, soft corals, giant clams, some sponges, etc. lose their colour and become white due to expulsion of algae zooxanthellae from their tissues. This results in the corals turning completely white. Zooxanthellae are unicellular algae that live in the tissues of corals. They have a symbiotic relationship…
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Make your home more eco-friendly
With the burgeoning environmental crisis threatening to reach alarming levels, adoption of environment-friendly practices is the need of the hour. You can integrate simple eco- conservation measures in your daily lifestyle which will not only be a boon for the environment but can be cost effective as well. The question is where do you start?…
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All for Convenience’s Sake
Every Mumbaikar has a friend who is never far away. He has a way of greeting you the moment you step out onto the streets. At times his presence is very strong. At other times he’s a passive companion. He is a friend we affectionately call garbage. We are all well aware of terms like…
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Why Climatic Change Is a Concern?
Changing Climatic Conditions: Not all Change is good. Changing Climatic Conditions arising primarily due to Global Warming has proven to be more than just a threat to our environment and us. We human beings are very much dependant on mother earth and all it has to offer. The air, water, trees, etc., in many ways…
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Lead the Way to Greener World
“Hey! That’s not my job now, is it?” Our most common response when someone lectures us about the importance of how the planet is coming to an end or how life is in even more danger than anticipated before and the certain measures that must be undertaken at its earliest. But my dear readers, how…