People exposed to high levels of air pollution are more likely to be depressedm, even commit suicide, according to a new study. If average PM 2.5 levels are raised by 10 microgram per cubic metre (µg/m3) for a prolonged time, odds of being depressed increases 10 per cent.
In New Delhi’s Queen’s Valley School, the ‘energy’ is in full swing! The school had installed an 80 kWp solar power plant in 2017 to cut down on the electricity consumption from the grid and use renewable energy. Taking advantage of the Government of India's net-metering policy, the school is able to save a substantial amount of money on their electricity bills while using an environment-friendly source of energy. The Green Schools Programme (GSP), through this video, aims to help other schools understand the installation process, maintenance, and benefits of solar power plants. Visit our website to know more about the programme: https://www.greenschoolsprogramme.org/
Enforcement of graded response action plan on pollution hotspots in the national capital can help achieve clean air
With increasing mechanisation and synthetic fertiliser usage, the camel is no longer needed for transportation, ploughing and manure
The Banni grasslands in Kutch, Gujarat, span over 2,600 square kilometres (sq km).
Since climate change is haunting the world in various forms, the management of land and water is at risk, says the environmentalist
An eye opening video; How people respond upon asking "where does your excreta go? To map physical flow of excreta in settlements you can use 'Shit Flow Diagrams' . To learn more about Excreta Flow Diagram Watch this
Chilika is the largest brackish water lake in Asia and the second biggest in the world. Spanning of 1,100 square kilometers, this lake sustains 500 species of flora and fauna along with 200 fish species.
When summer is at its peak, Delhi recorded its hottest June day on the 10th at 48°C. Rajasthan's Dholpur witnessed the highest temperature of the season with 51C.
Lesley Sloss is Principal Environmental Consultant at Clean coal centre, International Energy Agency, United Kingdom. Sloss's areas of expertise include emissions and effects of coal power; ash management; mine reclamation; legislation and control; and controlling mercury emissions from power plants