(par 9.1) Industrialization vs. Environment – What is of utmost need?
Industrialization vs. Environment – What is of utmost need? http://www.mbaofficial.com/gd-topics/industrialization-vs-environment-what-is-of-utmost-need/ The process of industrialization has gained much momentum during the past several centuries. A large number of new technologies providing new capabilities to the human beings have become available. In several cases, the human beings have used these additional capabilities for manipulating natural resources for […]
(par 7.4.2.1 ) Watchdogs slam pollution deal
Watchdogs slam pollution deal http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/watchdogs-slam-pollution-deal-1.1824131 By Tony Carnie Environmental watchdog groups have slammed the governments decision to exempt several Eskom power stations and heavy industries from stricter air pollution laws for another five years. File photo: Dumisani Sibeko Durban – Three environmental watchdog groups have slammed the government’s decision to exempt several Eskom power stations […]
(par 7.5.3) How ‘natural geoengineering’ can help slow global warming
How ‘Natural Geoengineering’ Can Help Slow Global Warming https://e360.yale.edu/features/how_natural_geo-engineering_can_help_slow_global_warming An overlooked tool in fighting climate change is enhancing biodiversity to maximize the ability of ecosystems to store carbon. Key to that strategy is preserving top predators to control populations of herbivores, whose grazing reduces the amount of CO2 that ecosystems absorb. BY OSWALD SCHMITZ As natural wonders […]