Environment

Green Belts for a Better, Safer Environment

Trees, shrubs and other vegetation can absorb certain air pollutants if they are within tolerable limits. This concept is utilised…

13 years ago

Ban that Plastic Packaging

One of my friends inspired by the environmental movement; ordered recycled paper from a reputed firm in his city. Imagine…

13 years ago

2001-2010, Decade of Climate Extremes

According to the World Meteorological Department report titled The Global Climate 2001-2010, A Decade of Climate Extremes, there were high…

13 years ago

Water Disputes- the fight for water

Water is an essential resource without which life is impossible. The major civilizations of the world were established around rivers…

13 years ago

Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew

Greencleanguide’s editor had an opportunity to visit the Royal Botanical Gardens recently. These are some excerpts from his notes. Royal…

13 years ago

Eco tourism Destinations- Alnwick, United Kingdom

Alnwick is a quiet place bordering the sea coast in the north of England. It is well connected by rail…

13 years ago

World Environment Day, 5th June, 2013

The World Environment Day celebrated every year on the 5th of June has now become a global celebration to focus…

13 years ago

How do Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Sites Emit Methane?

Municipal Solid Waste is the waste material typically discarded by households comprising dry & wet waste materials. Solid waste is…

13 years ago

World Wetland Day 2013

World Wetland Day - 2nd February This year theme- Wetlands and Water Management Wetlands are important conservation areas because of…

13 years ago

Dachigam National Park, J&K

Location- Jammu and Kashmir, 22kms from Srinagar. Protected Area Category- National Park Area- 141 sq kms Best time for visit:…

13 years ago