This article throws light upon the top three environmental problems with preventive measures. The top three environmental problems are: (1) Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming (2) Depletion of Ozone and (3) Acid Rain. The global environmental problems along with the environmental sustainability and biotechnology are briefly described below. Problem # 1. Green House Effect and Global Warming: The earth receives [...]
Methods for Monitoring Environmental Pollution! Environmental pollution poses a big threat to the healthy existence of humankind. The Governments world over pay serious attention to continuously monitor and minimize pollution. The public and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are also actively involved in this venture. Broadly, there are four levels of pollution monitoring agencies or environmental protection agencies (EPAs). Primary level: This [...]
In modern agriculture a large number of pesticides and insecticides are used. They persist in the environment for a long time and accumulate in certain vital tissues of organisms and other items, which are used by humans. The important categories of pesticides and their toxicity are mentioned below: 1. Organ chlorine insecticides: These are chlorinated ethane derivations, such as DDT [...]