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 [...]
This article throws light upon the three feedback mechanisms of current climate modelling uncertainties. The feedback mechanisms are: 1. Geophysical Climate Feedbacks 2. Biogeochemical Feedbacks 3. Secondary Climate Changes. Feedback Mechanism # 1. Geophysical Climate Feedbacks: These are as follows: 1. Increased water vapour due to warmer and water climate 2. Decreased reflectiveness (albedo) of the earth's surface due to [...]