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  Soil contamination   or   soil pollution   as part of   land degradation   is caused by the presence of   xenobiotics   (human-made) chemicals or other alteration in the natural soil environment. It is typically caused by industrial activity, agricultural chemicals or improper disposal of   waste . The most common chemicals involved are   petroleum   hydrocarbons ,   polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons   (such as naphthalene and   benzo(a)pyrene ),   solvents , pesticides,   lead , and other   heavy metals . Contamination is correlated with the degree of   industrialization   and intensity of chemical substance. The concern over soil contamination stems primarily from health risks, from direct contact with the contaminated soil, vapours from the contaminants, or from secondary contamination of water supplies within and underlying the soil.   Mapping of contaminated soil sites and the resu...

  Air pollution  is the presence of substances in the  atmosphere  that are harmful to the  health  of  humans  and other  living beings , or cause damage to the  climate  or to materials. There are different types of air pollutants, such as gases (such as  ammonia ,  carbon monoxide ,  sulfur dioxide ,  nitrous oxides ,  methane  and  chlorofluorocarbons ),  particulates  (both organic and inorganic), and  biological molecules . Air pollution may cause diseases, allergies and even death to humans; it may also cause harm to other living organisms such as animals and food crops, and may damage the  natural  or  built environment . Both human activity and natural processes can generate air pollution. Air pollution is a significant  risk factor  for a number of  pollution-related diseases , including  respiratory infections ,  heart disease ,...

 Electronic waste is emerging as a serious public health and environmental issue in India. India is the "fifth largest electronic waste producer in the world"; approximately 2 million tons of e-waste are generated annually and an undisclosed amount of e-waste is imported from other countries around the world. India generated 708,445 tonne e-waste in 2017-18 and 771,215 tonne the following fiscal, the report estimated. In 2019-20, the figure rose 32 per cent to 1,014,961 tonne. The figures have taken into account the 21 types of electrical and electronic equipments listed in the E-Waste Management Rules, 2016. Annually, computer devices account for nearly 70% of e-waste, 12% comes from the telecom sector, 8% from medical equipment and 7% from electric equipment. The government, public sector companies, and private sector companies generate nearly 75% of electronic waste, with the contribution of individual household being only 16%. E-waste is a popular, informal name for elect...

 The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that more than 40 per cent of food produced is wasted in India, and its costs could be as high as US$14 billion (12.42 billion euro) every year. -How much food is wasted in India per year? Indian households accounted for 7.4% of the entire 931 million tonnes of food wasted in the world in 2019. Globally, a household on average wasted 74 kg food each year. In India, it was lower at 50 kg per household (68.8 million tonnes a year). -How much food is wasted daily in India? Every year in India, about 67 million tonnes of food is wasted, which has been estimated to be around of Rs 92,000 crores. In other words, this amount is adequate to feed all of Bihar for a year. Nearly 21 million metric tons of wheat is found to rot in India per year. Food Waste In India 2020 While India ranked 94th of the 107 countries on the global hunger index in 2020, a whopping US $ 14 billion worth of food products are wasted annually in In...

  Trees produces oxygen that is life line of all living beings. In the hot summer we usually plan trips in the hilly areas. But if the rate of cutting Trees remains same then we don’t have enough Trees to plan a trip, seasonal raining and amount of fresh oxygen will no longer be available. Trees helps to clean the air, soil and water,  making the earth a beautiful livable place. Living close to trees makes us healthier and happier. Its time to SAVE Trees, protect forests and spread awareness. If you want to save trees, you can help by protecting those that grow around your home, and planting more Trees. Reduce the use of  paper products, too. According to our little understanding we have found few ways to protect Trees, you can also follow them ,motivate your friends and family members to join hands together to save our beautiful earth or you can join an organization working to save Tress around your home town. 1  . Saving Trees Around You Every town and city ha...

 Save water. Water conservation  includes all the policies, strategies and activities to  sustainably  manage the  natural resource  of  fresh water , to protect the  hydrosphere , and to meet the current and future human  demand . Population, household size and growth and affluence all affect how much water is used. Factors such as  climate change  have increased pressures on natural  water resources  especially in  manufacturing  and agricultural  irrigation .  Many countries have already implemented policies aimed at water conservation, with much success. Tips f or Conserving Water (Information provided by the Environmental Protection Agency)   Bathrooms: Never use your toilet as a waste basket. Do not let the water run while shaving or brushing teeth. Take short showers instead of tub baths. Turn off the water flow while soaping or shampooing. If you must use a tub, close the drain before turni...