Air Pollution and Pollutants Our ears are tuned to this very common word “Air Pollution”. Any physical, biological, or chemical alteration to air quality in the atmosphere is termed air pollution. It is one of the major types of environmental pollution. Motor vehicles, domestic wood fires, and industries have a larger impact on our air…
Silly String, a beloved and playful toy, has found its way into our hearts and celebrations. Either its wedding ceremony or a Birthday party, you will find it in the bands of your friends, spreading the sticky and silly strings all around. However, beyond the laughter and joy it brings, we must also consider “is…
Air pollution not only contributes to respiratory disorders in humans and other animals and causes damage to buildings but it can also affect plants. The effects of air pollution on plants develop over time. How does Air Pollutants affect Plants Effects of Air Pollution on Plants Some plants are more susceptible to pollution damage than…
Consider the power of sustainable and green sources in our daily lives. Single-use plastic products in your day-to-day life are piling up plastic pollution and litter. Moreover, their use is a big blow to the limited resources. compare Palm leaf vs Bamboo plates and choose the best alternatives to plastic materials. They are the best…
In our quest to be greener, sustainable and more humane living, we often overlook the goldmine that is organic waste. Among such underappreciated riches are pistachio shells. After reading these initial lines, you would be thinking, “can you compost Pistachio shells?” The answer is YES. How, when, what could be the use of these, how…
Determination of herbicide residue is the measure to detect its toxicity level for plants and animals. Labels on herbicide containers often guide the interval between applying and planting a sensitive crop to know the effects of herbicide residues. However, in some cases, the determination of herbicide residue in the soil is important, either label does…
Air Pollution and Plants – PPTs Effects of Air Pollution on Plants Here is the list of 5 air pollutants those effect plants. Effect of Ozone on Plants Effects of Sulfur Dioxide on Plants a) Acute injury in plants is caused by absorption of high concentrations of sulfur dioxide in a relatively short time. The…
What is Photochemical Smog? Industrial and highly populated cities are mostly seen with brown haze usually at the time of dawn and dusk. A mixture of pollutants formed by the combination of nitrogen oxide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ozone, and peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) (CH3COOONO2) react with sunlight to create a brown haze called photochemical smog….
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the importance of sustainable development practices cannot be overstated. One such practice that holds a prime place in the world of sustainability and has great potential to serve is metal recycling. By metal recycling, we can transform waste metals into valuable resources, protect our environment, and contribute to a greener,…
Introduction to Environmental Studies Environmental study is multi-disciplinary as it encompasses various other studies like chemistry, physics, medicinal science, life science, agriculture, public health, sanitary engineering, etc. It deals with all the physical phenomena in the air, water, and soil ecosystem. It studies the sources, causative agents, reactions, medium of transport, effect, and fate of…
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