‘Anthropocene’ or ‘capitalocene’?

The anthropocene, as a newly found concept geologists have put forward, has been portrayed as a new geological era caused by the newly found suggestion that ‘humans now dominate the planet’ (Kawa, 2016) and therefore have an impact in causing its geological structure and natural systems to alter. The terms anthropocene and capitalocene have both … Read more

Recycling cars

1) Introduction Vehicles are basics to societies and are constantly expanding in use. However, for the duration of their life cycle, vehicles affect the nature in a few different ways such as energy and resource consumption, waste generation, toxic substance emission during production and use and transfer toward the finish of their useful lives (Kanari, … Read more

Factors delaying German progress in reaching 1 million EVs by 2020

With the growing increase in the number of vehicles across the globe, the need for alternative fuel vehicles is gaining ground in across the globe to solve challenges associated with internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEHs). Most nations rely on imported crude oil and because of politics and price instabilities; they are likely to suffer due … Read more

Why it is so important to take care of habitat loss? (proposal)

The Sustainable goal I’m working in is the number 15. “Life on Land: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.” The target indicator that I choose was the 15.5 which indicates the following. “Take urgent and significant action … Read more

Effect of globalisation on environment (fashion industry focus)

Around the world, the increasing pace of globalisation and how it affects the environment has been a major global concern. On one hand, with easier access to communication and transportation worldwide, globalization has become a key dynamic in the world marketplace and in corporate development. On the other hand, relations between the the growth of … Read more

Is it the end of the world, as we know it? Humans as a geologic agent

Introduction It is extremely evident that since humans have existed, they have had a significant impact on the earth. Humans have contributed to the trends of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases in the early Holocene from anthropogenic activities such as agriculture, deforestation, seasonal biomass burning and producing waste (Ruddiman et al., 2008). However, … Read more

Photo-dissociation of dyes and organic compounds

Environmental problems are caused by means of water contamination are mainly by dyes from textile, paper printing, colour photography, agricultural research, leather-tanning industry and photo-electro-chemical cell industry [Gu Y. et al 2016; Malato S. et al 2016, Patil S. 2016]. Photo-dissociation of dyes and organic compounds has gained interest in order to overcome some of … Read more

Need for a waste-to-energy system

“We must discard our belief in limitlessness…” William Catton To Dell Web: During a study abroad in Copenhagen, I was given the opportunity to view what is believed to be one of the greatest human achievements: the Copenhill Power Plant by Bjarke Ingels. What makes this so incredible is that this is not simply a … Read more

Seasonal variation in leaf dust accumulation by vegetation of sub temperate region

Seasonal variation in leaf dust accumulation by vegetation of sub temperate region growing alongside the National Highway 5 in Himachal Pradesh Abstract: In order to develop the usefulness of plants as bio indicators, an appropriate selection of plant species is required which entails an utmost importance for a particular situation. Today’s growing population, rapid urbanization … Read more

Heavy metal in the water, gills and liver of Nile Tilapia in the swamp of Candaba

Consistent dispersion of toxic chemical pollutants are one of the serious environmental issues, nowadays. Most of the developing countries such as the Philippines are suffering from these problems due to rapid industrializations and increase in the number of populations (Gupta et al., 2009). There are several bodies of water in the Philippines that has already … Read more

Nuclear Power Plants – advantages, disadvantages & environmental Impact

a) Description Nuclear energy is the usable energy extracted from atomic nuclei using a controlled nuclear reactions, and nuclear power plants have been used for several years. Uranium was first discovered in 1789 by Martin Klaproth who was a German chemistry. Nuclear energy was discovered as the one of the most energy source that produce … Read more

Water pollution – reasons and prevention

Introduction: Water pollution is a problem among the world’s major problems which would require reconsideration of the water resources policy in all areas. And water pollution is the main cause of deaths and diseases in the world. Water is the source of life for Humans, plants, and animals, and if the water exposed to pollution, … Read more

Analyze the possibility of EU becoming a zero-emission continent

1.0 Introduction ‘I would like if everything would be renewable, however I believe it’s hardly possible’ (Said by a young European scholar during a chat with a friend, March 2016) 1.1 Research problem and aims of the research The above quote of a young European scholar is unfortunately the position Europe has found herself recently … Read more