Global warming is the term used to describe a gradual increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere and its oceans, a change that is believed to be permanently changing the Earth’s climate. Causes of Global Warming: Burning fossil fuels: The major cause of global warming is the release of greenhouse gases like carbon […]
The issue of environmental protection has brought the consumers, the industry, and the government to a common platform where each has to play its own role. The government and legislatures are using their influence to reduce environmental and health hazards due to industrialization and to stimulate the development of cleaner technologies. However, the environment is […]
Project impacting environment require an environmental assessment and audit when. The assessment provides the scientific data and approach for understanding whether there are any risks and how they might be mitigated. Assessments are undertaken by professionals. The audit provides an independent, robust and defensible process to assess the extent of the contamination and the risk posed to […]
Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Environmental Laws > The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 > Introduction Introduction to Water Act: It is an Act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water for the establishment, with a view to […]