http://www.boloji.com Boloji is the world's biggest Articles Database. en-us Sat, 09 May 2026 12:49:46 -0500 Sat, 09 May 2026 12:49:46 -0500 http://www.boloji.com/feed/environment-rss.xml Boloji rk@boloji.net (Boloji) ideas@ekant.com (Ekant Solutions)https://www.boloji.com/articles/55370/duwamish-alive-coalition-caring-for-the-sacred-sitesVolunteers headed to the banks of the Duwamish River on the eighteenth instant, to prep native plants, clear out invasive species, and give new saplings a healthy start with fresh mulch.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/55370/duwamish-alive-coalition-caring-for-the-sacred-siteshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55364/microplastics-environmental-amp-health-worryMicroplastics — plastic pieces less than five millimetres in size—are a big environmental and health worry today. They come from plastic waste that breaks down or from small beads in cosmetics and industrial stuff. These tiny particles are everywhere. In oceans, rivers, soil, air and even in our bodies. This is very alarming. Makes us wonder what will happen to us in the long run. One way microplastics affect us is by eating them. They are present in drinking water, seafood, salt, fruits and vegetables.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/55364/microplastics-environmental-amp-health-worryhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55332/decluttering-to-prevent-plastic-pollutionThe plastic shopping bags have now emerged as an omnipresent product found in every nook and cranny of the world. This item produced at an amazing rate of up to one trillion bags per year, can be traceable in the darkest womb of the ocean to the pinnacle of snow-capped Mount Everest. Being ubiquitous, plastic bags have become a nuisance and are intensifying some major environmental challenges and posing threat to humanity in general.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/55332/decluttering-to-prevent-plastic-pollutionhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55261/green-energy-the-road-to-a-cleaner-and-safer-futureAs the world confronts the increasing threat of climate change, the demand for cleaner and more sustainable energy has become urgent. Rising temperatures, unpredictable weather, and growing pollution levels have pushed nations to rethink how they produce and consume energy. In this situation, green energy has emerged as a strong solution that promises both environmental protection and economic growth. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/55261/green-energy-the-road-to-a-cleaner-and-safer-futurehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55248/the-science-of-survival--why-heat-is-londons-best-weaponBed bugs have evolved to survive poisons, but they cannot survive heat. London thermal pest control by ThermoPest is the ultimate solution, utilising best-in-class equipment to ensure no egg or adult survives. By employing professional-grade heaters and precise monitoring tools, these experts guarantee a thorough eradication, minimizing the risk of reinfestation and the stress associated with repeated treatments.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/55248/the-science-of-survival--why-heat-is-londons-best-weaponhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55149/dda-delhis-deadly-airThe air quality index in the Delhi region, home to 30 million people, has been in the "severe" category for the past few days, often crossing the 450-mark. The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category, with the air quality index (AQI) recorded at 358, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). For comparison purposes it should be noted that readings below 50 are considered as signs of good air quality.Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/55149/dda-delhis-deadly-airhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55069/landslide-induced-gohna-lakeIn the present article, the status of the Birahi valley, in prehistoric times; the geological history of the lake Gohna from 1893-1970, its topography, the account of the breaching of the lake water in 1894, and the management precautions and efforts made then, to save the life of the people and property and subsequently, the disaster caused, due to bursting of lake in 1970, with huge loss of human and animal lives and the property is described.Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/55069/landslide-induced-gohna-lakehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54979/ants-crows-amp-the-hidden-wealth-inside-problemsWhat if the solution to your biggest problem is already crawling at your feet? What if the resource you are searching for is not missing at all — it is disguised as the very nuisance you want to eliminate? And what if the most efficient innovations do not come from boardrooms or billion-dollar labs, but from the quiet, persistent wisdom of nature itself?Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54979/ants-crows-amp-the-hidden-wealth-inside-problemshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54976/punjab-drowns-in-punj-aabThe land of five rivers known as Punjab drowned in the flood waters of the five rivers which started on August 10, 2025. The cause has been a matter of grave concern and people’s response to these unprecedented floods has been heartwarming. Punjab is reeling under one of the worst flood disasters in its recent history, with all twenty-three districts impacted. As of 8 September 2025, nearly twenty lakh people across 2,050 villages have been affected, and 3,87,898 individuals displaced from their homes.Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54976/punjab-drowns-in-punj-aabhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54940/safe-drinking-water-for-rural-schools-in-western-maharashtraAccess to safe drinking water remains a persistent challenge in many rural schools of India, particularly in drought-prone regions such as those of western Maharashtra. This article presents a simple, low maintenance, sustainable and replicable solution for ensuring availability of safe drinking water in rural schools. This is done through the integration of Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) with Solar Water Purification (SWP) and is termed as Drinking Water Technology (DWT). Thus, DWT combines rooftop rainwater collection, simple filtration, and solar purification.Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54940/safe-drinking-water-for-rural-schools-in-western-maharashtrahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54764/noise-pollution-affects-birds-animals-and-plants-tooUrban noise pollution, primarily caused by human activities such as traffic, construction, and industrial operations, significantly affects plants, although less visibly than animals. Sound waves,(especially harsh and high intensity), can disrupt plant growth and development indirectly by interfering with the surrounding ecosystem. One study has found that yellow warblers of Galapagos Islands became agitated and more aggressive due to the human induced noise in its habitat.Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54764/noise-pollution-affects-birds-animals-and-plants-toohttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54745/ais-water-paradoxAs artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as both a thirst-hungry giant and a digital savior, the global water crisis stands at a pivotal crossroads. The question is no longer whether AI can help, but whether it will — before it’s too late.Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54745/ais-water-paradoxhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54728/when-trees-cry-and-governments-stay-silentIf killing a human is murder, why is killing a tree — another living being — just policy? What right does one human have to end the life of another? We all agree that taking a life — without cause, without justice — is murder. The law echoes this: murder is punished with life imprisonment or even a death sentence. So, here’s the pressing question — what makes a tree’s life any less sacred?Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54728/when-trees-cry-and-governments-stay-silenthttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54679/unique-water-purification-technology-for-rural-schoolsNimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) in Phaltan, Maharashtra has developed and set up in two rural schools in Phaltan area, a very clean drinking water system. The system is based on the technology of harvesting rainwater and then cleaning it through unique Solar purification system. The clean drinking water technology (CDWT) provides 100-200 liters of clean water per day to almost 200 children in rural schools.Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54679/unique-water-purification-technology-for-rural-schoolshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54674/ai-meets-agricultureCan technology redefine the future of agriculture? Can artificial intelligence (AI) help farmers break free from centuries-old constraints and achieve food security in an era of climate uncertainty? What if AI could breed better crops in just a year instead of decades? These are no longer hypothetical questions.Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54674/ai-meets-agriculturehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54645/natures-wrathWhat gives humans the right to take the lives of millions of voiceless animals for their convenience? Who authorized humanity to play God, deciding which species lives and which perishes? As Morocco prepares to host the FIFA World Cup in 2030, reports of a plan to cull 30 lakh stray dogs have emerged, shocking the global conscience. Is this the cost of progress and spectacle — mass extermination of innocent lives for the sake of fleeting entertainment? When will humans realize that their unchecked interference with nature always comes at a price — one that they are often ill-prepared to pay?Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54645/natures-wrathhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54611/work-place-environmentHappiness in life-work ethics-creating congenial environment -harmony-incentives-community support-management responsibility- joyous environment and its impact. Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54611/work-place-environmenthttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54386/barreled-down-by-berylHurricane Beryl started lashing the Houston Gulf coast area on Sunday, July 07, 2024, evening. That whole night we experienced heavy pounding of rain and gushing wind on the windows, walls and roof. Early next morning July 08, 2024, around 5:00 AM we lost electricity. It was not the power alone, but we also lost cellular phone service and internet connectivity. Very fortunately we did not lose the water connection or gas connection, for which we are thankful.Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54386/barreled-down-by-berylhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54378/mealworms-the-unsung-heroes-in-our-war-against-plasticHave you ever found yourself staring at the Styrofoam cup holding your steaming cup of coffee and thought, "I wish there was a tiny creature that could just munch on this and make it disappear?" No? Well, let's change that.Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54378/mealworms-the-unsung-heroes-in-our-war-against-plastichttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54368/discovering-oneself-on-the-trailsTryst with birds is unbelievably therapeutic...Sat, 29 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54368/discovering-oneself-on-the-trailshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54337/the-climate-change-storyWe are in the middle of the year 2024.  Temperatures this summer have created new records all across India. Extreme weather events are normal now and taking their toll. Rising sea levels are threatening two capital cities in the Far East. A new city is being built on the eastern coast of Borneo, about 870 miles north of Jakarta at Nusantara. It will cost an estimated $35 billion and will be ready by 2045. Thailand too is finalizing its plans for a new capital city as Bangkok faces the danger of sinking into the seawater.Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54337/the-climate-change-storyhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54311/water-is-the-essence-of-lifeWater is essential component of life. This article is about a method of step-gardens for recharging groundwater, especially, in urban India whose demand is increasing for water is increasing by the day.Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54311/water-is-the-essence-of-lifehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54223/chasing-shadowsAre we courting the sun, or just flirting with fire? As we strive for a greener world, have we stopped to consider the cost? Have we truly weighed the balance of our ambitions against the burden of our actions? The rise of solar power paints a dazzling picture of a clean and abundant future. But like Icarus soaring towards the sun, have we overlooked the peril that lurks beneath the shining promise?Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54223/chasing-shadowshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54171/decoding-the-skyCan you imagine that a casual glance at the sky could reveal the weather's secret plans? That you can unravel the atmospheric mysteries by just understanding the silent language of clouds? Welcome to the fascinating world of cloud reading, an art and a science that empowers us to predict weather conditions by simply observing and interpreting cloud shapes, altitude, density, and color.Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54171/decoding-the-skyhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54161/millets-should-be-used-as-food-and-not-for-fuelMillets are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for human food and as fodder for animals. The main cereals classified as millets are jowar, bajra, ragi, sanwa, cheena, kodo, kutki and kuttu. They are relatively easy to grow, are resistant to climatic stress, pests and diseases and do not require a lot of resources like water and fertile land. Their main health benefit is that they are gluten-free. Millets can be a long-term source of income for farmers due to the low investment required to grow them. They are also highly tolerant to drought and other extreme weather conditions and have a nutrient content similar to that of other cereals.Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54161/millets-should-be-used-as-food-and-not-for-fuelhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54108/cop28-and-our-environmental-futureCOP28 has just concluded in Dubai and there at the very last minute, after an extended session a compromise agreement to “transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems” was ironed out. However, the deal doesn't compel countries to take any concrete action, nor any timescale is specified. Still, it is a major step in the realization of the global warming issue and moving from the bickering in the previous conclaves.Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54108/cop28-and-our-environmental-futurehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54061/the-vital-role-of-termite-hills-in-forest-harmonyThe Vital Role of Termite Hills in Forest Harmony explores the often-overlooked significance of termite hills in Jim Corbett National Park. These unassuming mounds, crafted by nature's architects, contribute substantially to the balance and vitality of the forest ecosystem. The article draws parallels between the coexistence observed in the forest and the human quest for responsible interaction with nature. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing our role as stewards of the Earth and adopting sustainable practices to foster harmony in the delicate tapestry of the natural world.Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54061/the-vital-role-of-termite-hills-in-forest-harmonyhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53906/guardians-of-the-wildernessDiscover the remarkable conservation efforts dedicated to protecting India's diverse wildlife. Explore initiatives, success stories, and challenges faced by guardians of the wilderness in safeguarding the nation's precious biodiversity.Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53906/guardians-of-the-wildernesshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53902/the-fermi-paradoxThe Fermi Paradox, named after the famed physicist Enrico Fermi, grapples with the contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life and humanity's lack of contact with, or evidence for, such civilizations. To elaborate, consider the vastness of our Universe. It is home to approximately 200 billion galaxies, each one teeming with billions, even trillions of stars.Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53902/the-fermi-paradoxhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53834/terraforming-from-sci-fi-dreams-to-future-realityAs we gaze up into the night sky, who among us hasn't wondered, "Are we alone? Are there other worlds out there where life as we know it could exist?" But the question becomes even more intriguing when we turn it around:Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53834/terraforming-from-sci-fi-dreams-to-future-realityhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53799/sultanpur-simal-promenadeIn the middle of March 2023, I was in Delhi and one morning I was in a car on the Ring Road going to meet someone. During the drive my eyes fell on the bright red, beautiful flowers of Simal tree. I also saw birds coming there attracted by its beauty and in hopes of finding food there. I was suddenly reminded of Guru Nanak Ji words enshrined in Sri Guru Granth SahibSat, 17 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53799/sultanpur-simal-promenadehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53790/unhealthy-smog-in-nycSmoke originating from the wildfires burning in Canada drifted towards to the New York City, creating worst quality of air ever experienced by me. The air quality level was reading at a deadly andhazardous 484 on June 7, 2023, making it the worst count in the world. The reading of 484 marked 1000% increase over what is considered a safe air quality level.Sun, 11 Jun 2023 09:12:03 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53790/unhealthy-smog-in-nychttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53783/el-nino-the-ocean-heating-phenomenonAccording to NOAA experts, El Nio, an ocean-heating phenomenon, is expected to start in the next months and last through 2024. El Nio, an ocean-warming phenomenon, is over 90% certain to occur this year. Experts have warned that it is expected to start in the upcoming months and that there is a fair probability it will continue into 2024 and have a significant impact.Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53783/el-nino-the-ocean-heating-phenomenonhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53716/solutions-to-the-plastic-pollutionWorld Environment Day (WED) is celebrated annually on 5 June and encourages awareness and action for protecting the environment. It is supported by many non-governmental organisations, businesses, and government entities and represents the primary United Nations outreach day supporting the environment.Sat, 06 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53716/solutions-to-the-plastic-pollutionhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53659/elegy-for-earthWhen will the ground under my feet fritter away? When will the walls of my house cave in? That is the constant fear of the people of Istanbul after the earthquake at the Turkey-Syria border which claimed fifty thousand lives. When it will strike is uncertain; that it will is certain. The historic Turkish metropolis which has been the cradle of many a civilization is in the grip of mortal fear of another devastation.Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53659/elegy-for-earthhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53558/amidst-the-coconut-palmA friend of mine invited me to his farm in a village in Tirunelvelli, to herald the New Year 2023. My eyes widened in awe, as we marched through acres of well laid out farm with rich greenery, laced with a variety of fruit trees like coconuts, mangoes, guavas and sapotas, to name a few. My friend explained to me the basics of agriculture on how he has been nurturing the farm over the years, as he shepherded me across the vast terrain of rich green cover.Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/53558/amidst-the-coconut-palmhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53424/water-water-everywhere-but-all-non-potableThe recent hurricane storm Ian which battered the parts of Florida with such a ferocity that it will be remembered as the worst ever. The devastation that it had unleashed took a heavy toll on the properties, and lives. There was water everywhere, but all of it non-potable. Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53424/water-water-everywhere-but-all-non-potablehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53370/cloud-seeding-in-dubai--how-does-it-workRain is different for everyone. It is a poem for poets, a lullaby for dreamers, a nightmare for daily wage earners or 'no crop or more crop' for farmers. It is fearful for some and fun for others. It might be a slow drive with a soothing melody for you, but for someone like my mother-in-law, it is muddy, dingy or about not drying clothes well.Sat, 03 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53370/cloud-seeding-in-dubai--how-does-it-workhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53302/great-swamp-national-wildlife-refugeDespite its dense population and burgeoning malls, interstate highways and continued suburban growth, New Jersey has sizeable lands dedicated to parks and wildlife in order to ensure that the native wildlife species are protected. Wildlife Refuges initiated by the government deploys several strategies to address biological challenges, thereby ensures a balanced conservation approach in order to benefit both people and wildlife.Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53302/great-swamp-national-wildlife-refugehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53276/bleaching-of-corals-in-the-bay-of-bengalThe coral species are abundant in the Bay of Bengal due to favourable environmental conditions. Coral species are in great danger due to the rise of SST, pollution, climate change, commercial coral extraction and unplanned tourism around these islands. Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53276/bleaching-of-corals-in-the-bay-of-bengalhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53265/indigenous-knowledge-in-disaster-management-in-indiaThe indigenous and local communities worldwide have prepared, operated, acted and responded to disasters using their indigenous methods and passed them on from one generation to the next, even before the invention of high technology-based early warning systems, or standard operating procedures for response.Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53265/indigenous-knowledge-in-disaster-management-in-indiahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52993/from-the-garbage-to-the-garden-home-compostingNow that all the festivals are behind us, the shopping sprees are over and we have unboxed all the goodies we didn’t even know we needed, maybe we can sit back and take a critical look at all the waste we have generated. Overconsumption is the mother of all environmental problems, some wise person has said. Added to that, the consumers’ callous attitude towards waste disposal only compounds the problem.Sat, 15 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52993/from-the-garbage-to-the-garden-home-compostinghttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52892/how-india-can-fulfill-its-cop26-pledgeOn 1st November 2021, Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi made a very bold statement in COP26 meeting in Glasgow when he pledged that by 2070 India will become a carbon-neutral nation. This is a very powerful statement and if followed to its logical end can create a very advanced Indian industrial society and a sustainable and livable planet.Sat, 20 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52892/how-india-can-fulfill-its-cop26-pledgehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52863/one-sun-one-world-one-gridIndia has taken global initiatives like the International Solar Alliance (ISA), One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) under the leadership of Narendra Modi during the last 5- years. The OSOWOG envisions a global partnership for the clean and green solar energy to all member countries simultaneously reducing the use of fossil fuels thereby minimizing emissions currently causing adverse impact on the climate through global warming. Sun, 07 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/52863/one-sun-one-world-one-gridhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52687/managing-climate-change-is-a-global-public-goodHardly a day passes off without hearing someone or the other talking about ‘climate change’. Indeed, discussions and discourses on ‘sustainable development’ have become a routine affair of the 21st century. Scientists keep talking about global warming—'a phenomenon of climate change characterized by a general increase in average temperatures of the earth'—that resulted owing to increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and their worsening effect.Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/52687/managing-climate-change-is-a-global-public-goodhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52393/assam-and-the-story-of-teaAssam is the largest tea-growing state in the world and is known for its highly distinctive, rich, strong, dark and refreshing quality teas. Located in Northeastern India, Assam is also the only place in the world, other than the Yunnan province in China, that boasts an indigenous variety of the tea plant - Camellia Assamica. Camellia is an evergreen plant which has two distinct varieties: the small leaf variety, popularly known as Camellia Sinensis, thrives in the cool, high mountain regions of central China and Japan, and the broad leaf variety, known as Camellia Assamica, grows best in the moist, tropical climates found in Assam in India and in the Yunnan provinces of China.Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52393/assam-and-the-story-of-teahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52346/high-human-and-environmental-cost-of-hydel-projects Yesterday's glacier burst in Uttarakhand was an 'I-told-you-so' moment for environmentalists. The fact that the NTPC Tapovan hydro-electric power project; along with two bridges have been completely washed away in the glacier breach points to the foolhardiness of such ventures. The construction of the Tapovan project began in 2006 on the Dhauliganaga river in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, unmindful of protests from local residents and environmentalistsMon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52346/high-human-and-environmental-cost-of-hydel-projectshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51882/bhopal-the-endangered-catchmentsThe catchments of the Upper Lake of Bhopal have come up in public discourse from time to time. The latest to raise the matter is elderly former bureaucrat, Smt Nirmala Buch, who has categorically stated that the proposed Master Plan 2031 would be disastrous for the city. The Plan envisages uniform development over an enlarged area that includes the catchments of the Lake. Imploring the state government to ban development in catchments of the Lake she has described the Plan, if implemented, would be disastrous for the city’s Lakes and its environment. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51882/bhopal-the-endangered-catchmentshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51802/locust-swarms-yet-another-challenge-for-indiaAlongside the COVID pandemic, India has to now fight the threat posed by the locust swarms that invaded vast swathes of land in India since April 11th this year. Favoured by rain-bearing winds, the desert locust swarms, after wreaking havoc in East Africa, entered several districts of Rajasthan from across the border and moved to parts of MP and some parts of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh within a few days causing extensive damage to the vegetation en route.Sat, 27 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51802/locust-swarms-yet-another-challenge-for-indiahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51801/low-cost-drinking-water-technology-for-rural-areasBoth the quantity and quality of drinking water in India, especially in rural areas, leaves much to be desired. More than 66 percent of India’s population stays in rural areas and 85 percent of this rural population uses groundwater for drinking purposes. With an estimated groundwater usage of 230 km per year its availability is endangered due to the lowering of groundwater table and saline water intrusion in it in many parts of India. Besides in many areas the presence of fluoride, nitrate, iron, and arsenic in the groundwater also constitute a health hazard.Sat, 27 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51801/low-cost-drinking-water-technology-for-rural-areashttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51732/do-not-transform-our-elephants-into-coalDehing Patkai should be saved from illegal coal miners. Elephants are facing the threats of extinction. This should be our pledge on Environment Day Sat, 06 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51732/do-not-transform-our-elephants-into-coalhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51692/lessons-taught-by-covid-19-epidemicEarth also known as the globe has diverse geography, climate, cultures, civilizations. Despite these variations what has unified them is attack by an epidemic. Entire world is praying almighty in tandem with common language to please give some relief. Means relief from the enemy assault, an enemy whose next move is not known to any one. Sat, 23 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51692/lessons-taught-by-covid-19-epidemichttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51661/nature-responds-to-reduced-meddlingThe plus side of the national lockdown has the clearer air and cleaner water. But all this is going to be shortlived unless the government changes its approach to NatureSun, 10 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51661/nature-responds-to-reduced-meddlinghttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51660/covid-19-a-silver-lining-for-climate-changeAny short or long spell of the pandemic is unlikely to bring any permanent change in life styles of people as also permanent solutions for the climate change. People tend to have short memories and it is more likely that they will mostly go back to their normal (old) way of life. The only difference appears that life was not as materialistic and energy dependent as it is now. Hence one could only hope with fingers crossed that this time nationalities will seek more permanent economic transformations with long term environmental solutions. Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51660/covid-19-a-silver-lining-for-climate-changehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51618/shedding-crocodile-tearsWe are responsible for the dangerous state of the globe overwhelmed by pollution of environment. We expressing concern is ridiculous.Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51618/shedding-crocodile-tearshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51536/covid-19-stop-messing-with-natureDevelopment seems to have become enemy of humankind. Because of it we are inviting trouble for humanitySun, 15 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51536/covid-19-stop-messing-with-naturehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51526/greening-of-bhopalGreenery is steeply falling in once-green Bhopal - all because of bad planning by officials. Now that a young well-educated minister is at the helm one expects to reverse this trend Sat, 14 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51526/greening-of-bhopalhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51336/ozone-layer-depletion-a-threat-to-the-environmentThe ozone layer is a thin band in the upper atmosphere which serves to shield the earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. It also helps in reducing the risks of mutation and harm to plant and animal life as well as helps to reduce cataract, sun-burn and skin cancer which are caused by the ultraviolet radiations of the sun.Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/51336/ozone-layer-depletion-a-threat-to-the-environmenthttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51329/rising-environmentalism-among-youngstersA once green Bhopal is being denuded of trees.They are all being sacrificed on the altar of dreaded "vikas" leaving people to be singed by a relentlesslly rising mercurySun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/51329/rising-environmentalism-among-youngstershttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51327/preservation-of-ozone-layer The ozone layer acts like a shield in the upper atmosphere (the stratosphere), to protect life on Earth from harmful ultra-violet (UV) radiation. The Earth's atmosphere is divided into several layers. The lowest region, the troposphere, is about 10 kilometers the Earth's surface high in altitude. To explain in simple words, like Mt. Everest, the tallest mountain on our planet, is only about 9 km high, similarly, troposphere is another 1 km high. Virtually all human activities occur in troposphere.Sat, 30 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/51327/preservation-of-ozone-layerhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51325/hurricane-the-one-eyed-monsterA hurricane is a powerful, spiraling storm that begins over a warm sea, near the equator. It is characterized by a large low-pressure center and numerous thunderstorms that produce strong winds and heavy rain. In the northern hemisphere, cyclonic storms are called hurricanes or typhoons and their winds blow in an anti-clockwise circle. In the southern hemisphere, these are known as cyclones, whose winds blow in a clockwise circle.Sat, 30 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/51325/hurricane-the-one-eyed-monsterhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51307/man-vs-animal--need-for-a-rethinking-on-prioritiesAgreed that we belong to the Animal Kingdom and that some of us are more brutish than the brutes, but still do we not deserve a fairer deal when we juxtapose our Rights with the Rights of the rest of the Animals?Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:52:30 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51307/man-vs-animal--need-for-a-rethinking-on-prioritieshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51293/ball-mills-of-the-dinosDinosaurs ruled our earth for 165 million years. In fact their rule ended only about 65 million years ago. Thereafter these giants vanished, became extinct. But then how do we know so much about them? The hard body parts of animals under favorable conditions get fossilized. Therefore today we get clues about the 'life style' of the dinos only through their fossil bones, eggs, coprolites (Fecal matter) and foot prints. Sun, 17 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/51293/ball-mills-of-the-dinoshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51253/energy-crisisScience says that energy never ends, it only change its forms. But the source of energy can be well diminished. Now the time has arrived when energy crisis has became a cause of concern for the entire man kind. It is like an activated bomb threatening to explode any time.Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51253/energy-crisishttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51246/biodiversity--an-introspectionThe winds swayed the branches of the tall fir trees as a tiny butterfly was witnessed sitting on one of its leaves and getting thrown away by the force of the wind. At the same time, in another far off area, an infant seal wanted to make the most out of its play time and correspondingly another place saw a tiger enjoying the cool feel of the pond water on its body.Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51246/biodiversity--an-introspectionhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51245/the-ill-effects-of-acid-rainSun, 03 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51245/the-ill-effects-of-acid-rainhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51164/our-animal-world--2Sun, 06 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51164/our-animal-world--2https://www.boloji.com/articles/51154/charles-darwin-and-the-theory-of-natural-selectionSat, 05 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51154/charles-darwin-and-the-theory-of-natural-selectionhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51153/global-warmingEvery one is talking about global warming but no one has come forward with a solution to this problem. The problem of deforestation and rapid industrialization has played havoc with the environment that is for sure. But can we grow forests over night? The answer is a big NO. Next is industry. Sat, 05 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51153/global-warminghttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51107/giraffe-endangered-speciesA United Nations report says 1 million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction, many within decades, because of human activity. Scientists said species are going extinct up to several hundred times faster than the average rate during the past 10 million years. There are currently 8 million animal and plant species on Earth.Sat, 21 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51107/giraffe-endangered-specieshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51100/climate-change-a-multi-faceted-predicamentThe most current report from the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (drafted on Aug. 7, 2019) highlights the vulnerability of global food sanctuary to deviations in climate and land use. The report emphasized that adaptive strategies to reduce total carbon production and preserve natural ecosystems are humanity’s best chance at mitigating the climate emergency’s effects on food production. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51100/climate-change-a-multi-faceted-predicamenthttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51099/sacrificing-trees-for-developmentAlmost in every town or city trees are being sacrificed for the sake of development. The article only tries to look at what is happening in metro townsThu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51099/sacrificing-trees-for-developmenthttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51096/africa-is-saving-the-worlds-last-wild-hotspotSat, 21 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51096/africa-is-saving-the-worlds-last-wild-hotspothttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51080/tidbits-our-animal-worldSun, 08 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51080/tidbits-our-animal-worldhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51048/trees--tallest-oldest-biggestSome of you would know that it is the name of the world’s largest tree, both by volume and weight, and is considered the most massive living organism today. According to Morris Arboretum, Botanical University of Pennsylvania, 'This tree is 274.9 ft. tall (83.8 meters), has a diameter of 36.5 ft. at the base (11.1 meters), and is estimated to have a volume of 52,500 cubic ft. (1,486.6 cubic meters). It is approximately 2,200 years old, and is apparently still growing vigorously.Sat, 31 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51048/trees--tallest-oldest-biggesthttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51047/advance-economies-assemblage-climate-investmentThe Green Climate Fund is the largest international fund dedicated to helping developing countries take action on climate change. Green Climate Fund helps developing countries limit or reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) releases and adjust to climate changeFri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51047/advance-economies-assemblage-climate-investmenthttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51038/the-amazon-rain-forest-is-on-fireThe Amazon rainforest is burning at a record rate- the highest on record since 2013 and an 83% increase from last year. Earlier this month, Brazil declared a state of emergency over the rising number of fires in the region. So far this year, almost 73,000 fires in the country have been detected by Brazil's space research center, INPE.Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51038/the-amazon-rain-forest-is-on-firehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51020/afforestation-and-climate-changeAfforestation is one of the best buffers in terms of negative impacts of climate change in the worldSun, 18 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51020/afforestation-and-climate-changehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51018/the-tamarind-treeThe Tamarind or Tammarindus indica is a tropical evergreen tree that belongs to the Leguminosae or pulse family. The fruit is believed to have originated in tropical Africa, growing wild in Sudan, especially. But since it arrived in India long ago there are many who believe that it actually originated here. Sun, 18 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51018/the-tamarind-treehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51009/bhopal-notes-brimful-of-a-lakeBhopal was on the cusp of a disasterThu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51009/bhopal-notes-brimful-of-a-lakehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51004/the-tall-and-ornamental-beech-treeThe botanical name of the beech tree is Fagus sylvatica. It is an important timber tree that belongs to the Fagaceae family. In Celtic mythology the beech was considered a symbol of potency and thanksgiving, and was used for worship.Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51004/the-tall-and-ornamental-beech-treehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50996/the-mighty-banyan-treeDid you know that the botanical garden in Calcutta has a banyan tree that is more than 100 years old with a main trunk that is 4 meters in diameter and has 230 large trunks and nearly 3,500 smaller ones? It spreads over a huge area and is one of Calcutta's sights. All banyan trees send down a great number of shoots from their branchesSat, 10 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50996/the-mighty-banyan-treehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50986/the-majestic-cedarCedar is the common name for a number of evergreen trees that grow on the mountains. It belongs to the pine family. The juniper is often called the ‘red cedar’, the arborvitae which belongs to the cypress family is called the ‘white cedar’ and what is commonly known as the ‘yellow cedar’ is actually Chamaecyparis nootkatensis. Some trees that belong to the mahogany family are called cedar too. Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50986/the-majestic-cedarhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50984/refusal-to-use-recycled-waterrecycled water is not being used in Delhi. Instead the public agencies are extracting groundwater for horticulture in these days of acute water scarcityFri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50984/refusal-to-use-recycled-waterhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50976/the-gorgeous-gulmohurCome April and you see the gorgeous Gulmohur trees in full bloom, lighting up the road sides, parks and other places with their huge clusters of dazzling red and yellow flowers which continue to bloom right up to August. Even where it stands alone it is a wonderful sight. Did you know that it has been described as the “most colorful tree in the world”? The scientific name of the Gulmohur is Delonix regia (also known as Caesalpinia regia or Poinciana regia) and it belongs to the Fabaceae or the pea family. This tree is known by many other names, such as royal poinciana, flamboyant, flame tree, peacock tree and so on. Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50976/the-gorgeous-gulmohurhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50961/crops-of-suicidesJuly is about to go by after two weeks, leaving back sharp disappointment among Maharashtrian farmers, as this monsoon gave rain close to nothing. With few initial showers, farmers have hurriedly finished sowing and planting different kind of crops in their fields, hoping that this year at least their dream will come true, however the situation seems even worse compared to the last year's tragedy.Sat, 27 Jul 2019 03:35:53 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50961/crops-of-suicideshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50952/water-scarcity-in-chennaiOne wonders whether people have read the Times of India report of 22nd June last regarding the water crisis of Chennai. A city that had adequate supply of water, the liquid gold, till recently is now going through a water crisis. The city now depends on its three desalination plants working to their more than 80% of their capacity yet falling short of its requirements. Sun, 14 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50952/water-scarcity-in-chennaihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50937/save-the-vulture-save-the-ecosystemBio-diversity refers to genes species and ecosystem of a region. It refers to the relationship between the species and their habitats. Species are the distinct units of diversity. Each species plays a unique role in ecosystem. Vultures are one such species which plays a very important role in protecting the bio-diversity.Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50937/save-the-vulture-save-the-ecosystemhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50936/the-elegant-eucalyptusThe name 'Eucalyptus' comes from two Greek words that mean “Well covered”. It’s probably because of the tight-fitting cap that covers the flower until it is ready to bloom. Most Eucalyptus trees have long, slender, leathery, green leaves that turn edgewise to the sun. Different kinds have flowers in different colors. You find them in creamy white and yellow, and in shades of pink and red. There are nearly 500 kinds of Eucalyptus in all. Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50936/the-elegant-eucalyptushttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50929/ashadhasya-prathama-divase-...Though the arrival of monsoons is a perennial feature in India, it appears anew every year. Dark clouds descend in rows, darkening the sky – making it look like the color of a peacock’s feather. Reverberating thunder announces its arrival. Moist – laden cool winds gush in. Its resplendent tunes make peacocks welcome them with a shrill cry – dancing in gay abandon. Sun, 30 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50929/ashadhasya-prathama-divase-...https://www.boloji.com/articles/50894/burning-bhopalThe heat in Bhopal has increasingly become unbearable. It has been 45 degrees Celsius for the last few days and yesterday it touched 46 degrees. The predictions that I saw in the computer were very disheartening. The current weather pattern will continue till 19th June when the monsoon after hitting the subcontinent around the 10th is likely to move into the central part of the country.Sun, 09 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50894/burning-bhopalhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50880/neglect-environment-at-your-own-perilOur acts of omission and commission are largely responsible for the searing heat that our countrymen are now facingSat, 08 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50880/neglect-environment-at-your-own-perilhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50879/the-comely-cactusSat, 08 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50879/the-comely-cactushttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50856/bhopal-city-needs-more-treestrees are the need of the hour in so far as Bhopal is concerned with temperatures toppin 40 degrees C in AprilSun, 26 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50856/bhopal-city-needs-more-treeshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50847/Did you know that the scientific name for chocolate is 'Theobroma Cacao'? The main ingredient used to make chocolate is the cocoa bean which comes from the cacao tree. Cacao trees grow close to the equator. Accurately speaking, Cocoa Bean plantations are always located within 20 degrees of the equator. Sat, 18 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50847/https://www.boloji.com/articles/50798/the-bountiful-breadfruit-treeSat, 06 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50798/the-bountiful-breadfruit-treehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50785/make-your-home-eco-friendlyEco friendliness is the buzzword today and we all know that we should make our immediate environment as eco friendly as possible. This is not only good for our health but in this way we can make a small contribution towards the environment as well.Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50785/make-your-home-eco-friendlyhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50770/the-swan-birdThe Swan is the biggest of the of the Anatide family that includes the geese and ducks and is counted amongst the largest flying birds. However, unlike the geese, the neck and feet of a swan are proportionately much larger. Swans can reach a height of almost 60 inches and given their slender beauty it is hard to believe they can weigh as much as 15 kg. Despite having similar plumage and an absence of feathers in between the eyes and bill of an adult swan, the male swan is much heavier than the female.Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50770/the-swan-birdhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50762/In simplest terms Environment comprises all of the external factors affecting an organism. These factors may be other living organisms such as animals and plants or non-living variables such as water, soil, climate, light, and oxygen. For instance in our case all organisms as well as the physical surroundings with whom we interact form our environment. Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50762/https://www.boloji.com/articles/50743/energy-saved-is-energy-generatedEnergy saved is energy generated. We cannot keep on producing non-renewable resources like petrol, diesel and electricity. So the need of the hour is the better utilization of existing resources. Energy depletion has become a global phenomenon at present time. The ever biggest problem that man has to face in near future is the energy crisis.Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/50743/energy-saved-is-energy-generated