Direct causes of the loss of biodiversity
Species become endangered due to both natural and anthropogenic causes. Since man has no control over natural causes, we should consider anthropogeniRead More…
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Biodiversity, Its Concept, Values, Loss, and Causes of Loss
The Concept of Biodiversity We have an immense range of forests, wetlands, grasslands, deserts, freshwater bodies, marine areas, coral reefs,Read More…
What is acid deposition? What is acid rain?
When acid forming primary pollutants like SO2, H2S and NOx move through atmosphere, they encounter a number of solid particles and water vapour movinRead More…
The Limit of Tolerance of Environment
We have been hearing about environmental pollution, loss of biodiversity, energy crisis, and the sustainable environment since long. So many things hRead More…
Questions on Pollution
Tick (P) the correct option 1. The condition of mixing unnatural and harmful substances in our natural resources is called – (Read More…
Soil Pollution: Causes and Consequences
Mixing of different types of substances in soil- which affects its natural qualities, and reduces its fertility- is called as soil pollution. Some enRead More…
Marine Pollution and Oil Spills
The Marine Pollution, as defined by the International Oceanographic Commission (IOC) for United Nations Educational and Scientific Commission, is theRead More…
Fossil fuel combustion and effect on ecosystem and human health
Fossil fuels- coal, petroleum and natural gas, are sources of energy and lots of useful substances. They have been and still they are the back bones Read More…
Water Pollution- Sources and Control
Mixing of different solid, liquid or gaseous substances and microorganisms into water, so as to alter its natural qualities is called as water pollutRead More…
Industrial Pollution Control Measures
•Principles and Guidelines Following principles and guidelines have been accepted for the control of different types of Industrial pollutions- Read More…