Haritima : The Environmental Society Of Hansraj College
Environmental inequality is the unequal distribution of environmental benefits and resources as well as risks and hazards among different groups of people. Environmental inequality can manifest itself among classes, age, gender and even globally among nations and states. Environmental inequality results in health disparities, economic challenges, livelihood and settlement problems and overall environmental injustice. This …
Introduction: Diwali, the festival of lights, brings joy and merriment to millions across the globe. However, amid the dazzling fireworks and vibrant festivities, there’s an often-overlooked consequence: the significant increase in air pollution. In this article, we’ll delve into the potential health hazards, specifically focusing on respiratory issues, that may arise due to the heightened …
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परि चयअवसरों और चनु ौति यों दोनों को प्रस्ततु करतेहुए, दनिुनिया की आबादी सदि यों सेलगातार बढ़ रही है। जहांएकबढ़ती हुई आबादी प्रगति और वि कास का सकं ेत देसकती है, यह अपनेसाथ कई पर्या वरणीय मद्ुदों को भीलाती हैजो हमारा ध्यान आकर्षि तर्षि करतेहैं। बढ़ती जनसख्ं या के कारणवश जनता एवंपर्या वरण को तोसकारात्मक …
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As the breeze whirlpools through the waters of the Bay of Bengal, the usual cacophony of people bustling along the coast of the eastern Andhra village of Ashwath seemed to have declined. The weekly Panchayat confluence had gripped everyone’s minds and everything else had become a secondary matter. This week’s topic of discussion resonated with …
‘परितः आवरणम्’ अर्थात् हमारे चारों ओर विद्यमान वह घेरा या वातावरण जिसका हम प्रत्यक्ष या अप्रत्यक्ष रूप से अनिवार्यत: उपभोग करते है, उसे पर्यावरण कहते हैं। भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा और वांगमय में पर्यावरणीय चिंतन का निर्विवाद रूप से एक विशिष्ट स्थान रहा है। यह चिंतन किसी काल विशेष तक सीमित नहीं रहा अपितु परंपरागत ढंग …
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and addressing it requires significant financial resources. So, Climate financing has gained global attention. Climate finance refers to local, national, or transnational financing – drawn from public, private and alternative sources of financing – that seeks to support mitigation and adaptation action that …
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The global stocktake is a procedure through which nations and stakeholders can determine where they are collectively succeeding in achieving the objectives of the Paris Climate Change Agreement and where they are failing. It resembles doing an inventory. It entails examining all aspects of where the globe stands in terms of accelerating climate action and …
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 …