Bitumen : Major Cause Of Pollution Goa Power Minister recently said that bitumen used in road construction is a major cause of pollution. Bitumen is a dense, highly viscous, petroleum-based hydrocarbon. It is found in deposits such as oil sands and pitch lakes(natural bitumen) or is obtained as a residue of the distillation of […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Beat Plastic Pollution Campaign
Beat Plastic Pollution Campaign: The Tourism department in Kerala has launched the ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ campaign to maintain the cleanliness and environmental integrity of the state’s beaches. The initiative was introduced on World Environment Day as a collaborative effort involving various stakeholders from the tourism sector and local communities. As part of the campaign, the […]
Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary.
Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary.: The Indian Army generated a unique ecosystem for peaceful co-existence with wild elephants in Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary. Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Assam. It comprises three Reserve forests-Khanapara, Amchang, and South Amchang. It stretches from the Brahmaputra River in the northto the hilly forests of Meghalaya in the […]
Petroleum Coke : For Lithium-Ion Batteries
Petroleum Coke : For Lithium-Ion Batteries The Union government of India permitted the import of pet coke for making graphite anode material for lithium-ion batteries. Petroleum Coke is a final carbon-rich solid material and residual waste material extracted from oil refining. It is a spongy, solid residue from oil distillation that can be burned for […]
Salt Cavern Based Oil Reserves
Salt Cavern Based Oil Reserves: Government-owned engineering consultancy firm Engineers India (EIL) is studying the prospects and feasibility of developing salt cavern-based strategic oil reserves in Rajasthan. Salt caverns are developed by the process of solution mining, which involves pumping water into geological formations with large salt deposits to dissolve the salt. After water […]
What Are Earth System boundaries?
What Are Earth System boundaries? Reports suggest that seven of eight Earth system boundaries (ESBs) that are critical for the stability of the planet’s health and survival of species have already been crossed. Earth System Boundaries (ESBs) are scientifically measured limits for climate, freshwater, biodiversity and different kinds of pollution. Operating within these limits, can […]
Himalayan Brown Bears Into Kashmir’s Villages
Himalayan Brown Bears Into Kashmir’s Villages: Reports show that encroachment is pushing Himalayan brown bears into Kashmir’s villages. Himalayan brown bears are found in Northwestern and central Himalaya, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China and Bhutan. Habitat:High altitude open valleys and pastures. Conservation Status:- IUCN Red List- Critically endangered CITES – […]
Offer For Sale :Govt To Sell Up To 3% Stake In Coal India
Offer For Sale :Govt To Sell Up To 3% Stake In Coal India The Union government proposes to sell up to 3% stake in state-owned coal India through an offer for sale (OFS). OFS is a simpler method of share sale through the exchange platform for listed companies. The OFS method was brought in by […]
Environmental Guidelines For Stone Crushing Units
Environmental Guidelines For Stone Crushing Units: Stone crushing units have long been recognized as major contributors to fugitive dust emissions and severe air pollution. In response to the growing concern, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recently published the Environmental Guidelines for Stone Crushing Units. The guidelines are in alignment with the recommendations made by […]
Gomphonema Rajaguruii: New Freshwater Diatom Species
Gomphonema Rajaguruii: New Freshwater Diatom Species Researchers at the Pune-based Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) recently discovered a new species named Gomphonema rajaguruii from the northern Western Ghats. It is a new freshwater diatom species. It was found in a semi-aquatic environment along the wet walls in Maharashtra’s popular hill station, Mahabaleshwar in Satara District. It […]
