India has rules to track noise levels , but these are observed more in flouting than implementation. Comment.

Noise pollution can be defined as the propagation of noise with harmful impact on the activity of human health and environmental quality. According to the WHO, exposure of more than 8 hours to sound levels beyond 85 decibels (dB) may ..

With the Rajya Sabha passing the Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019 to regulate the ship recycling sector, explain why such a bill was needed and its provision?

Recently The Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019, was passed which seeks to restrict the use of hazardous material on ships, and regulates the recycling of ships. The recently passed Bill defines the dismantling of a ship at a designated facility ..

What is Conversation Assured Tiger Standards (CA|TS)? What are its objectives? What are the findings of the recent Survey?

The Conversation Assured Tiger Standards (CA|TS) is an accreditation scheme which encourages tiger conservation areas to meet a set of standards and criteria, created by an international group of experts and protected area managers for effective and long term tiger ..

What are the objectives and features of the KUSUM scheme ? How can it help the government improve water and energy efficiency in the country ?

KUSUM stands for Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) and seeks to promote the use of solar energy among farmers. It aims to provide extra income to farmers by providing them the options to sell to grid, with solar ..

What is the current status of conservation of Asiatic Lion?

The endangered Asiatic lion ones extended over large areas of southwest Asia is now confined to Gir sanctuary in Gujarat has fought back from the verge of extinction. Its population has increased to more than 600. They are a major ..

What is an E-plane ? Can its introduction make commercial air travel low-cost and environmentally friendly?

The World’s first all-electric commercial aircraft completed a short flight after taking off from Vancouver, Canada.  The ePlane was operated by North America’s largest seaplane operator, Harbour Air and magniX, a company that builds propulsion systems for electric aircraft. The ..

Can Green energy technology, solar, wind and energy storage, save the planet and reverse the tide of climate change?

From extinction rebellions in the west to our own citizens holding protests in Indian cities in order to raise awareness about the dangers of climate change. Majority of the planet believes in the fact that ‘green technology’ will be a ..

Climate change is not just an environment issue, it is a human and urban issue that will dramatically affect everyone. In this context, comment on the impact on Mumbai.

A recent report by the journal Nature has highlighted the dangers of climate change which coastal cities like Mumbai face. Research indicates that anthropogenic climate change will inundate parts of Mumbai by 2050. A Special Report on the Ocean and ..