Found 20 Articles for Human Population and the Environment

Introduction Stone ages are divided into old and new depending on their characteristics. However, as is obvious, in both ages, the use of stone as a tool was prevalent. The new stone age is also called the neolithic era. The term neo is taken from Greek which means new. So neolithic means the new stone era. Although the use of stone in both the old and new stone ages was common, there are some stark differences in terms of characteristics between the two ages. The new stone age saw newer developments and intelligence. People not only learned new skills ... Read More

Introduction Businesses need to play a key role in environmental protection because every human being including businessmen is part of the environment. Businesses cannot engage in practices that harm the environment because profitability cannot replace the well−being of other humans. Businesses need to play a key role in environmental protection because every human being including businessmen is part of the environment. Businesses cannot engage in practices that harm the environment because profitability cannot replace the well−being of other humans. It has been observed that many businesses ignore sustainable practices for making the environment safe and secure for coming ... Read More

Introduction Environmental protection is one of the most critical priorities in front of humans in the present time. Humans need to repair the environment and keep it clean and resourceful for the coming generations. However, doing this may not be possible for just an individual. Therefore, organizations that aim to protect the environment are essential. There are many organizations in India that aim to protect the environment. However, their range of duties and services is different from one another. Here are some top environmental protection organizations working in India. Environmental Protection Organizations in India CHINTAN CHINTAN is ... Read More

Introduction− What are E-wastes? Nowadays, almost everyone has at least one electronic item at home that is either unused or out of order. These parts of electronic items constitute e−wastes. Cords and plugs of electronic items are included as e−wastes. Common sources of e−wastes are televisions, computers, mobile phones, and any type of home appliance items, such as air conditioners and children’s toys. As toxic materials from electronics mix with water and soil, they may pollute the environment too. In this article, we discuss what is e−waste, how they are produced, how they are dumped in landfills, how it can ... Read More

Introduction: What are Mutagens? Our genes can get their configuration altered due to the effect of some physical and chemical substances. Such alterations are known as mutation. The mutation is a natural process but in some cases, it may be artificial. Mutations often cause cancer and hence the substances that cause mutations are known as carcinogenic substances. These substances that alter the configuration of genes are known as mutagens. Examples of mutagens may be ultraviolet rays, x−rays, radioactive substances, and some chemicals. Since most mutagens cause cancer, they are considered to be carcinogenic in nature. The existence of mutagens ... Read More

Introduction- Narmada Bachao Andolan Narmada is a major river running through the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra in India. The river valley is the habitat of many tribes and any process of constructing dams in the river directly threatens their existence in the valley. In such circumstances, when the government of India planned to construct 30 large dams, 135 medium dams, and 3, 000 small dams without proper rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) of the nearby people, a movement to save the people residing near the river arose. This was primarily called Narmada Dharangrast Samiti or Committee for the ... Read More

Introduction The well−being of humans is dependent upon the environment in which they live. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 24% of deaths of human beings can be traced back to environmental reasons that can be avoided if sufficient measures to create a sustainable environment are taken. People need clean air, safer drinking water, and places that are free from hazards and toxic substances to live. However, as society is going through a drastic change due to industrial progress, we need more energy and resources apart from more lands and places to live. In such circumstances, finding sustainability ... Read More

Introduction As all other living beings, we also live in an environment that is made up of living and nonliving constituents. These living and nonliving beings interact constantly to create an ecosystem. Therefore, the environment can be considered a part of an ecosystem made up of living and non−living constituents. It is important for all living and nonliving beings in an ecosystem in such a manner so that the balance of the system is not impacted negatively. However, due to human interference and overpopulation, and increasing needs for life the environment is being harmed by humans. That is why ... Read More

Introduction There has been a critical discussion about adopting green chemistry principles in recent times. It all started in the 1990s and the hype is getting attention, not in vain. However, many people do not know what green chemistry is and why it is important. Green chemistry is a field of chemistry that follows some specific standards in chemical and chemical engineering processes. These principles make sure that the impact of hazardous chemicals is minimized to a certain level to save the environment from pollution and destruction. Green chemistry is a large field where principles of conservation of the ... Read More

Introduction Chipko Andolan is one of the most renowned environment and forest conservation movements in India. The word chipko means to embrace and it comes from the fact that women involved in the movement embraced trees to stop them from being hacked. It is also one of the most talked about movements for the involvement of women to protect the environment. Moreover, the women were involved in the movement because the trees scheduled to be cut were the lifeblood of their existence indirectly. The chipko movement originated in the Chamoli district in Uttar Pradesh of India in 1973. ... Read More