Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 was passed to prevent deforestation, which results in ecological imbalance and environmental deterioration. It prevents even the State Governments and any other authority de-reserve a forest which is already reserved. It prohibits forestland to be used for non-forest purposes, except with the prior approval of the Central Government. The Salient features…
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, defines water pollution, as the direct or indirect discharge of sewage, industrial effluents or any liquid, gaseous or solid substance into water which alters the physical, chemical or biological properties of water to make it harmful or injurious to public health and health of animals or…
The Wildlife Act provides the State Wildlife Advisory Boards provisions to regulate hunting and trade of wild animals, birds and their products. The State Wildlife Advisory Boards can also establish sanctuaries and national parks and judicially impose penalties for violating the Act. This Act was amended in 1982, to introduce provisions for the capture and…
Acid rain is defined as the rainfall with pH values of 5.6 or less. Acid rain is mainly caused due to the chemical reaction of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides with water vapor in the atmosphere. Acid rain can cause a number of harmful effects such as: 1. Damage to Buildings and Infrastructure Acid rain…
Acid rain is defined as the rainfall with pH (a unit of measuring acidity or basicity) values of 5.6 or less due to the chemical reaction of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides with water vapor in the atmosphere. The term “acid rain” was first coined by a British chemist, Robert Angus Smith in 1872 after…
Ozone (O₃) layer depletion refers to the process of thinning of ozone layer in the stratosphere due to the presence of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) emitted due to anthropogenic activities. The major ODS are chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl bromide, and methyl chloroform. CFCs are mainly used as coolants in air conditioners and refrigerators,…
The depletion of ozone layer in the stratosphere is likely to have very serious effects. Ozone layer protects us from the harmful Ultraviolet (UV) radiations. Depletion of ozone layer can expose us to UV radiations that in turn lead to skin cancer, cataracts and weakened immune system in humans. UV radiations have the ability to…
Climate change is defined as average change in weather conditions (temperature, precipitation, humidity, etc.) of a region over a minimum period of 30 years. Global warming is defined as increase in average temperature of Earth (from the current 15 °C) due to the increase in concentration of Greenhouse Gases. Impacts of Climate Change and Global…
Ghazipur landfill is one of the oldest and biggest landfill area in Delhi NCR region. The landfill area is more than 30 years old and highly saturated to its capacity. The 65 m high landfill is one of the towering structures in Delhi filled with municipal waste generated from various parts of the city. The…