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CFc reduction

COURTESY  :  CFC REDUCTION CFC REDUCTION Washington, 13 March 1997 (RFE/RL) – Russia’s success in reducing the use of chemicals which damage the ozone layer has had an ironic effect of undercutting the global effort at eliminating those environmentally damaging compounds, according to the World Bank. A world-wide coordinated program to stop the production of […]

Fire fighter

COURTESY  :  en.wikipedia.org Firefighter A firefighter is a rescuer extensively trained in firefighting, primarily to extinguish hazardous fires that threaten life, property, and the environment as well as to rescue people and in some cases or jurisdictions also animals from dangerous situations. Male firefighters are sometimes referred to as firemen (and, less commonly, a female firefighter as firewoman). The fire service, also known in some countries […]

Poverty eradication

Courtesy  :  reliefweb.int POVERTY ERAICATION UNITED NATIONS, Oct 17 2017 (IPS) – This year marks the 25th anniversary of the declaration of 17 October as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty by the United Nations General Assembly. Under the theme “Answering the Call of October 17 to end poverty: A path toward peaceful and […]

Climate change

Courtesy  :  ec.europa.eu Climate change Humans are increasingly influencing the climate and the earth’s temperature by burning fossil fuels, cutting down forests and farming livestock. This adds enormous amounts of greenhouse gases to those naturally occurring in the atmosphere, increasing the greenhouse effect and global warming. Greenhouse gases The main driver of climate change is […]

Energy efficiency

COURTESY  : en.wikipedia.org Energy management Energy management includes planning and operation of energy production and energy consumption units as well as energy distribution and storage. Objectives are resource conservation, climate protection and cost savings, while the users have permanent access to the energy they need. It is connected closely to environmental management, production management, logistics and other established business functions. The VDI-Guideline 4602 released a definition which includes the economic […]

Energy efficiency

Courtesy  :  shaktifoundation.in Energy efficiency India boasts one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The coming decades are poised to witness a rise in population, an increasing trend towards urbanization, rapid technological advancement, and a stronger push towards domestic manufacturing- all of which require energy. A large proportion of the energy we use […]

Eco-tour

COURTESY  :  odishaforest.in Eco-tour Eco-Tourism is defined as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” (TIES, 1990).Ecotourism or “Community Managed Nature Tourism in Odisha” aims to support Forest & Wildlife conservation by providing alternative livelihood to Forest dependent communities in State. Principles of Ecotourism: Eco-tourism is […]

Composting

COURTESY  :  bhg.com COMPOSTING Some common misconceptions of home composting are that it’s too complicated, it’ll smell funny, and it’s messy. These may be true if you compost the wrong way, but composting the right way is actually quite simple. Just layer organic materials, add a dash of soil and a splash of water, and wait […]

Energy star products

COURTESY : buranodoors.com Energy star products Whether people are living in temporary or forever-homes, everyone indubitably wants their space to be comfortable, inviting and beautiful. Investing in your home may seem financially risky and time consuming but making strategic decisions can definitely make it worth your while! If you’ve decided to take the plunge and invest […]