Found 20 Articles for Human Population and the Environment

Introduction On Earth, the existence of life forms took more than 4, 000 million years to occur. It took various chemical reactions on the earth's surface to have life forms on it. The real change occurred more than 600 million years ago when tremendous growth in life forms was seen on earth. Human beings are not too old; they have a history of a few million years back when they came into existence on earth. However, the conditions on earth have always been more or less suitable for human beings and hence it found supportive life conditions on the ... Read More

Introduction Information technology is a powerful tool to study, protect and save the environment from degrading. IT helps to gather various forms of data about the environment which helps scientists identify key areas that need attention. It also tells how the environmental factors must be conserved and which areas need immediate attention. The Internet, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and information obtained via satellite have the potential to save the environment and let them flourish on a large scale. Here are some information on the use of IT for the environment. Role of IT for the Environment Database on Environment System ... Read More

Introduction Population explosion refers to the rapid rise of population in a given area. For example, in India, the growth of the population has been phenomenal. As a result, it is hard for the Indian economy to cope with the problem. However, population explosion or overpopulation does not impact the economy only. It affects lifestyle, medical conditions, and how people cope with the environment as well. Although the human population has been increasing forever, the term population explosion became popular during the 20th century when the industrial revolution and other factors made it possible for the home sapiens to ... Read More

Introduction India’s burgeoning population and its growth have been a much long problem for the country. India launched a family welfare programme to reduce the growing population in 1951 which was the first such programme initiated by any country. In 1997, the National Family welfare programme was changed to Reproductive and Child Health. Family welfare programmes are meant to offer better healthcare to women and children with an aim of stabilizing the growth of the population. There are many such programmes offered by the government in India. This tutorial discusses women’s health, children’s well-being, and other such issues. It offers ... Read More

Introduction The Environment Protection Act (EPA) was enacted by the government of India in 1986. The aim and objective of this act are to conserve, protect and improve the environment. As the environment degrades due to pollution and human interference, the act intends to limit them by the application of pollution control and other environmental protection measures. The EPA is one of the most important acts passed by the government to contain the destruction of the ecosystems in India. The law encompasses various measures to stop pollution, offers authoritative significance to check the destruction of the environment, and offers ... Read More

Introduction For human health and well-being, a clean environment is necessary. However, at the same time, the environment can work as a stressor as well. For example, a polluted environment affects health negatively. Climate change is also affecting human health negatively. Climate change leads to heatwaves, vector-borne diseases, floods, etc. which affect human health and well-being in a negative manner. Loss of biodiversity, climate change, and degradation of land affect human health at a broader level in a negative manner as well. Example − The diagram below illustrates the threats Landfill Sites Can Present to Human Health and the Environment. ... Read More

Introduction: What is World Environment Day? The environment is being increasingly destroyed by human beings with the passing of time and there is a need for awareness about this among the masses. General population is not interested in living a sustainable life and therefore, for both of these two reasons, a special event is needed to make the real change. As the name suggests, the World Environment Day is observed to bring awareness, and pay necessary justice to the environment. It has been observed on 5 June from 1973 till now by the United Nations. The United Nations ... Read More

Introduction The Society and the Environment are interlinked. The status and quality of the environment determine the nature of the conditions in which a society exists. Therefore, it is important to learn about the conditions of the environment of which the societies are a part. As the debate of changing climatic conditions affect the normal behavior of societies around the world, it has become more important to check the relationship between the environment on individuals as well as societies in a detailed manner. Human beings have been harming the ecosystem of the world through their activities for a ... Read More

What is Environmental Studies? Environmental studies refer to the science of learning about nature and environment. It may include studies about pollution, conditions of life, and the phenomena affecting the lives of flora and fauna of a region. Environmental studies may also include studying biology for a special ecosystem. It includes studying various stages of the lifecycle of flora and fauna and learning about the various steps that may repair the destroyed regions containing the lives of organisms of an ecosystem. The environmental studies are aimed to provide necessary information about the lives of organisms and plants in ... Read More

Introduction Environmental movements are social or political movements aiming to protect the environment from degradation. This can include protecting biodiversity or saving trees from being logged. India has witnessed some major environmental movements that date back to the 1700s. Even in the present era, some environmental movements are in place. Environmental movements play a very critical role in conserving the environment. They are usually performed by general people who seek to protect and save their livelihoods from the threat of getting the environment degraded. Here are some of the significant environmental movements of India. Significant Environmental Movements in ... Read More