This article throws light upon the top five examples of international incident of hazardous waste. 1. Large amounts of dioxins were released in a serious accident at a chemical factory in Seveso, Italy, in 1976. A cloud of toxic chemicals, including 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, or TCDD, was released into the air and eventually contaminated an area of 15 square kilometers where 37,000 [...]
This article throws light upon the seven major consequences of global warming. The consequences are: 1. Sea Level Change 2. Global Warming and the Potential Water Crisis 3. Global Warming and Tropical Monsoon Change 4. Global Warming Crop Production 5. Climate Change and Food Security 6. Decline of Biodiversity 7. Global Warming and Vector Borne Disease. Consequence # 1. Sea [...]
This article throws light upon the eight major urban environmental challenges faced in India. 1. Providing basic environmental services in a way that most effectively protects health: (a) Access to safe potable water, sanitation and drainage facilities. (b) Proper management of solid waste collection and disposal. (c) Reduction of pollution within the households by providing cleaner fuel for cooking and [...]