Oil spills have become a common sight in the oceans around the world. Such events are the direct result of human error during the transport of crude oil or refined petroleum products across countries.
Classification, techniques and cellular processes of microbial remediation
In the previous article, the concept of bioremediation was introduced as an answer to the rising instances of environmental pollution. Although the act of bioremediation can be performed by a wide range of organisms including plants, fungi and microorganisms.
Bioremediation is an effective remedy for environmental pollution
Contaminated sites, whether on land or in aquatic environments are increasingly becoming a frequent sight. This is due to rapid increase in population and a fast pace of technological advancement.
Organic waste management across the world
Organic waste, often referred to as ‘green’ waste actually is that type of waste which originates from unprocessed and untreated materials such as food products, garden materials and lawn trimmings (Chernicharo, 2003).
Importance of marine protected areas in India
Marine parks and marine reserves come under Marine Protected Areas, areas which are designated and effectively managed to protect marine ecosystems, processes, habitats and species.
Impact of industrialisation on health in India’s urban areas
In comparison with urbanisation and industrialisation process at the global level, India is moving on uniform pattern to become an urbanized country. The share of urban population in the country is growing by 6% per decade (Butsch, Sakdapolrak, and Saravanan 2012).
Impact of global warming on India’s agriculture
About 65% population of India depends upon the agriculture for subsistence and it claims 22% share in India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (Tyagi 2012).
Carbon sequestration to prevent global warming
Excess carbon from the atmosphere can to be tapped and stored in a process called carbon sequestration. The process involves storing of the carbon to be used for various purposes.