Haritima : The Environmental Society Of Hansraj College
Agricultural pollution refers to biotic and abiotic by-products of farming practices that result in contamination or degradation of the environment and surrounding ecosystems, and/or cause injury to humans and their economic interests. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy but the pollution generated from agriculture is a serious hazard for society. Causes of Agriculture pollution …
From global warming, frequent floods and fires and numerous other problems, the planet is going through an existential crisis, citing an urgent need for scientific and innovative steps to secure humanity’s future. In this context, science shows clearly that in order to cope with the worst impacts of climate change and preserve the ailing planet, …
As urbanization continues to expand, the natural habitats of various wildlife species are being encroached upon, leading to increased interactions between humans and wildlife in urban areas. While urban wildlife can add charm and excitement to city living, their presence can also create challenges and pose risks to both people and animals. The major problem …
FIRE ECOLOGY Fire ecology is a branch of science that investigates the complex relationships between fire and ecosystems. Scientists and land managers gain insight into the ecological significance of fire through a thorough examination of fire regimes, behavior, impacts, adaptations, and management. This article investigates the role of fire in ecosystems, its effects on flora, …
Waste management is the management of waste by disposal and recycling of it. Moreover, waste management needs proper techniques keeping in mind the environmental situations. For instance, there are various methods and techniques by which the waste is disposed of. Some of them are Landfills, Recycling, Composting, etc. Furthermore, these methods are very useful in …
Sustainable urbanization In 2015, all United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This Agenda includes 17 connected goals aiming at a sustainable future for everyone. These goals concern sectors such as health, poverty, education, environment, peace, etc. One of them, the eleventh one, is known as “Sustainable Cities and Communities”. This …
Solid waste management refers to collecting, treating and disposing of the solid waste majorly sanitary waste, glass, metals, plastic waste etc. Mismanagement of solid waste leads to severe health hazards like vector borne diseases and is responsible for climate change. There are various types of solid wastes depending upon their origin, for example industrial waste, …
Women play a crucial role in understanding and conserving natural resources. By taking the examples , whether it was Chipko Movement, Bishnoi Movement or Narmada Bachao Movement, women played an important role in making those movements a success. Yet women often are excluded from participating in community decision and policy-making regarding natural resource use. Taking …
Sustainable fashion in short is the movement or process of clothing and fashion accessories being produced in a more eco-friendly way and that ensures social justice throughout the process . Sustainable movement looks to combat the large carbon footprint that fast fashion has created , by reducing the environmental impact of fashion such as air …
The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent and are having an impact on communities all over the world. The threat of a changing climate looms over all aspects of society, from global economic stability to food security. To mitigate the damage caused by climate change, it is necessary to understand the components of …