The number of landfill fires in metropolitan cities has increased across India in recent times. This raises questions about landfill management practices in the country. Read here to understand the causes of landfill fires and their management plans. Solid waste management is a major aspect of … [Read more...] about Landfill Fires: Causes, Mitigation and Management
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Radioactive Pollution: Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation
What is Radioactivity? What is Radioactive Pollution? What are the types of Radiation? What are the effects of Radioactive Pollution? What measures are taken to control Radioactive Pollution? Read further to know more. Radioactive pollution is the term for the dangerous level of radiation emitted … [Read more...] about Radioactive Pollution: Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation
Immunity: Understand Human Immune System
What is Immunity? What are the types of Immunity? How does the Immune System function? What are Lymphoid Organs? Read further to know more. The best defense mechanism in our bodies is the immune system. It works to protect us from harmful bacteria and keeps us healthy. Cells, tissues, and … [Read more...] about Immunity: Understand Human Immune System
Microbes in human welfare
What is the role of microbes in human welfare? What is the process behind the conversion of milk to curd? What is the role of microbes in sewage treatment? Read further to know more. Microorganisms or microbes are microscopic living organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Because these … [Read more...] about Microbes in human welfare
Economic Recession: Causes, Types and Impact
The world is looking at another economic recession in 2023 according to most of the economic data released so far. According to WEF, the economic outlook for 2023 will feel different depending on where you are in the world. Read here to understand recession and the related terminologies. Since … [Read more...] about Economic Recession: Causes, Types and Impact
Peatlands
What are Peatlands? What are the threats to Peatlands? How are Peatlands and climate change related? What are the Conservation Efforts? Read further to know more. The United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya, recently adopted its first-ever Peatland Resolution. The adoption of … [Read more...] about Peatlands