Indo-Gangetic plains face ozone threat

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A study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has indicated the possibility of high levels of ozone in the Indo-Gangetic plains stretching across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal in the next 10 to 20 years, impacting human health and agricultural productivity. The study also indicated dangerously high levels of fine dust particles (bigger than 10 microns or PM-10) occupy almost the entire country.
TERI researcher Sumit Sharma says the study clearly indicates while particulate pollution is the most widespread among Indian cities, pollutants like NOx and ozone are the emerging threats and proactive policies will be required to control these.
The results have given the researchers a fair idea about the intensity of ozone pollution in different regions. Sumit says the 150-km-wide corridor on the southern side of the Himalayas had moderately high levels in 2005, which can run the risk of turning into dangerous level of 120 microgram per cubic metre by 2030 if no action is taken.
Incidentally, while ozone layer at the stratosphere level protects us from UV rays, ozone produced by anthropogenic sources at the ground level is harmful for human health, impacting respiratory system. The three-atom compound can be linked with premature death, asthma, bronchitis, heart attack besides affecting agriculture with yield of wheat, cotton and paddy crops going down due to its increased levels.
Meanwhile, the report also warned that the fine dust might occupy the entire country, with the exception of the southern tip of Tamil Nadu and the western districts of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The level of dust will go up from around 100 microgram per cubic metre of air to 200 or more in the next 20 years, in the business as usual scenario, it said.


Source- The tribune newspaper, saturday, june 25, 2011

 

World Environment Day

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what does world environment day actually mean to us?? just having a speech recitation competition at the school.......or receiving fake advices on how to save environment....???
Its Actually about really thinking something about our future.. what it would be like .......if the environmental issues continue to prevail without any control..
our each 'n' every action counts..... a destroying one also... and a conserving one also....
But if we ALL do a bit of our part to save some extent of environment... it will make a significant difference....
we dont need a special day for this purpose.... but need to have the positive approach....


now this wasn't one of the "always heard lines" by the people on the environment conservation.....
But an APPEAL to all....... to do "something"



 

SIMPLE WAYS TO CONSERVE WATER

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Turn Off the Faucet While Brushing Your Teeth

Why it’s worth the effort: Brushing your teeth seems like a quick job, but before you know it, four gallons of water may have slipped down the sink.
 Your one-year effect: 2,880 gallons of water saved.
 The effect if everyone in the U.S. did it for one year: More than four times the Mississippi River’s annual flow of water.

 Bring Your Water With You
Why it’s worth the effort: Buying a daily bottle of water may quench your thirst, but it parches the planet. Each one-liter plastic bottle takes seven liters of water to produce. Refilling your own bottle directs the water where it’s needed―into your body.
 Your one-year effect: 577 gallons of water saved. 

Water Your Lawn in the Early Morning or Evening

Why it’s worth the effort: If you irrigate in the middle of the day, evaporation prevents 14 percent of the water from reaching the plants’ roots. Watering the lawn in the early morning or evening can save the typical home owner 87 gallons a week.
 Your one-year effect: 4,524 gallons of water saved.
 The effect if every household in the U.S. did it for one year: Equal to nine times the annual rainfall in Seattle. 


Fix leaking faucets and toilets right away. Even small drips can add up to thousands of gallons of water wasted.


HOW TO SAVE WATER AT SCHOOL
  • Close the tap tighly after using it.
  • Whenevr you see a water tap running., close it immediately, even if u have not left it open.
  • Dont spill off the water left in the water bottle after the school is over. Water it to the plants.
  • If any source of water is leaking anywhere, report it to the management.

    LETS IMPLEMENT THESE TIPS IN OUR LIVES AND SAVE WATER TO SOME EXTENT!
    Give your own ideas and add up your own points regarding this.


 

burning of leaves

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one most typical non environmental friendly issue seen in our surrounding is burning of dry fallen leaves. this is not only hazardous to the air.. but also for other living creatures.


The visible smoke from leaf burning is composed of tiny particles that contain a number of pollutants. If inhaled, these microscopic particles can reach the deepest regions of the lung and remain there for months or even years. Breathing particulate matter can increase the chances of respiratory infection, reduce the volume of air inhaled and impair the lungs' ability to use that air. Particulate matter can also trigger asthma attacks in some people.


Leaf burning also increases air pollution, reduces visibility and damages property. it is recommend composting leaves as an alternative to burning. The practice can save money, create fertilizer and reduce pollution.
GIVE US YOUR VIEWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. HOW WE CAN ERADICATE THIS AND MAKE PEOPLE AWARE.






collection of facts from the following websites ;-
http://theindiapost.com/health/burning-leaves-pose-several-health-hazards/
http://environment.about.com/od/pollution/a/burning_leaves.htm

 

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The main aim of this blog is to make people aware about the daily actions and activities which can make a difference in saving the environment. So share your views and knowledge on the blog ...

tell us the activities happening around you what you think harms the nature..  we ll find the solutions to it,..

CHEERS AND GO GREEN TODAY AND EVERYDAY...!!