Conservation of Environment

The term conservation means to keep safe. So, conservation of environment means to prevent the excessive use of natural resources so as to keep the environment safe. Environment can be conserved by adopting various practices. These are: Planting new trees in place of...

Sustainable Development

Environment and PopulationPopulation of human beings is increasing at alarming rate. Increase in population is causing many environmental problems. To fulfill the basic needs of food, clothing and shelter human beings are exploiting forests, mountains, sea and rivers....

Radioactive Pollution

Radioactive pollution is caused by high energy invisible radioactive radiations which are emitted by radioactive substances. Radioactivity Radioactivity is that property of certain unstable elements to emit alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays by undergoing...

Noise Pollution

Noise pollution may be defined as the disturbance produced in our environment by undesirable loud sounds of various kinds. Noise pollution adversely affects our physical and mental health. Sources of Noise Pollution Following are the main sources of noise pollution:...

Soil Erosion

 Soil erosion is the removal of top fertile soil by various physical agencies such as water and air. Thus, soil erosion is caused mainly by water and air. Soil erosion occurs mainly in those areas where the top soil is not covered by vegetation. Due to soil erosion...