Environment Notes

What is Photochemical Smog? How is it formed? What are its effects and ways of mitigation? Read here to know the answers. Smog is defined as smoke with fog (smoky fog), which is brought on by the burning of a large quantity of coal, vehicle emissions, and industrial fumes which come under the … [Read more...] about Photochemical Smog and Gothenburg Protocol

The Miyawaki method is an innovative solution that allows us to create mini forests in cities with scarce land.  Read here to know the details. Many economies gave up acres of their lands in their drive for greater profit to further industrialisation and improved infrastructure. However, … [Read more...] about Miyawaki Technique: Creating Mini Forests in Urban Areas

Recently, the MoEFCC released Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) on river rejuvenation. Read here to know the details of the project. In news: The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has proposed the rejuvenation of 13 major rivers across the country, including the Himalayan, and … [Read more...] about River Rejuvenation Projects

Ozone layer depletion is one of the significant environmental issues in the world. The newer studies indicating that the tropical ozone layer may also be facing thinning have stirred up debate amount the scientific community. Read here to understand more about ozone depletion. In news: A new ozone … [Read more...] about Ozone Layer Depletion: Causes and Effects

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an essential tool to predict and prevent adverse effects on the environment due to any activity or project. Read here to know more about it.   What is Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)? Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process of … [Read more...] about Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Single-use plastics have been banned in India from July 1 2022 and many countries. Read here to understand the significance of the move. In news: The Centre has defined a list of single-use plastic items that will be banned from 1st July 2022. The manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, … [Read more...] about Single-use Plastics

The World Economic Forum’s Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2022 has been released. Read here to know about it. In news: The 2022 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) released on World Environment Day has ranked India last (180th). Environmental performance index The Environment … [Read more...] about Environmental Performance Index (EPI)

Stockholm Declaration: UN Conference on the Human Environment or the Stockholm conference was held in 1972. Read here to know more about it. In news: Stockholm+50 is being held in Stockholm, Sweden. It commemorates the 50 years since the United Nations (UN) Conference on the Human Environment … [Read more...] about Stockholm Declaration: UN Conference on the Human Environment 1972

The coal mining sector accounts for more than 55% of India’s energy needs even today. Read here to know about the new reforms in the sector. In news: High global prices may lead to domestic crunch: A sharp uptick in international and domestic coal prices due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict … [Read more...] about Coal Mining in India

Coral reefs are underwater ecosystems crucial for ecological balance. They are called the rainforests of the ocean, but for a few years they are under great threat. Read here to know about coral bleaching and other important facts. In news: Great Barrier Reef: Australia confirms a new mass … [Read more...] about Coral Reefs: What is Coral Bleaching?