ID: 65650
Title: Bioremediation of Congo Red using wild and mutant Aspergillus flavus
Author: Kavinkumar M., Sivaselvam M., Dishonprabhu C., Iswariya Lakshmi P. and Lokesh P.
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (9) Sep. 22 page 1116-1121 2022.
Subject: Bioremediation of Congo Red using wild and mutant Aspergillus flavus
Keywords: Fungi, mutation, Congo red, Bioremediation, Textile industry
Abstract: The main cause of aquatic pollution is the water effluents from the textile industries. To bioremediate the dye some micro-organisms can be used especially, the fungus present in the soil can bioremediate the dye. The fungal strains were isolated from the dye-affected soil. The soil sample was collected from the Noyal River near A. Valasu, taluk Kangayam, district Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, India. The isolated fungus was studied morphologically and confirmed as Aspergillus flavus then the fungus was subjected to physical and chemical mutagens, such as UV light and ethyl methyl sulphonate. Finally, the degradation capacity of the wild and mutant Aspergillus flavus was screened against congo red using calorimetry. it was observed that 70.58% of degradation was done by wild fungi whereas 78.43% of degradation was observed on mutant type with Congo red. Thus, it was proved that the mutant fungal strain could degrade the Congo red faster than wild-type strain.
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Literature cited 1: Dhanjal, N.I.K., et al. 2013. Biodegradation of textile dyes using fungal isolates. J. Env. Sci. Tech., 6(2):99-105.
Rani, B., et al. 2014. Bioremediation of dyes by fungi isolated from contaminated dye effluent sites for bio-usability. Brazilian J. Microbial., 45(3):1055-1063.
Literature cited 2: Lellis, B., et al. 2019. Effects of textile dyes on health and the environment and bioremediation potential of living organisms. Biotech. Res. Innovation. 3:275-290.
Purohit, M.K. and P.V. Desai. 2014. Production, purification and in-silico characterization of azo reductase enzyme azor 1KF803342 from Pluraf-ibactor gergoviae involved in dye degradation. J. Bioremed. Biodeg., 5(2):1-7. DOI: 10.4172/2155-6199.1000217
ID: 65649
Title: Sustainable Development Through Smart Cities: Issues and Challenges
Author: Kush Kalra, Pradeep Kulshrestha and Bhanu Tanwar
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (9) Sep. 22 page 11108-1115 2022.
Subject: Sustainable Development Through Smart Cities: Issues and Challenges
Keywords: Sustainable city, Smart environment, Green building, Pollution, Water management, Energy efficiency
Abstract: Smart city is about incorporating ‘smart thinking’ in the city’s urban design and planning with a focus on people place and planet. Cities around the world have taken a conscious effort in adopting smart city concepts and strategies to shape better cities for our environment. However, smart and sustainable city concepts need to be viewed together by integrating good planning and design into their physical and social fabric with a focus on people, place and planet alongwith information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve the quality of life of the city and its people. Through technology, cities can function more efficiently and adapt to their new environments better by utilising real-time data monitoring, assessment and sharing as information is received and can optimise decision-making to better understand and improve the status quo and quality of city life. A smart and sustainable city should be discussed together and should focus on encompassing three core values—people, place and planet while highlighting planning and design with ‘smart thinking’ as the central themes of developing smart and sustainable cities. This article will explore how smart and sustainable environment is achieved when applying ‘smart thinking’ to the city’s development with various cities as a case study of the principles.
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Literature cited 1: R.K. Pachauri and L.A. Meyer. 2014. Climate change 2014 : Synthesis report. Contribution of groups I, II and III to the fifth assessment report of the intergovernmental panel on climate change. IPCC, Geneva, Switzerland.
Calvillo, C.F., A.S. Miralles and J. Villar. 2016. Energy management and planning in smart cities. Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev., 55:273-287. DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2015.10.133.
Literature cited 2: Khansari, N., A. Mostashari and M. Mansouri. 2014. Impacting sustainable behaviour of planning in smart city. Int. J. Sustain. Landuse Urban Plan. 1(2):46-61.
Smale, R., V.B. Van and G. Spaargaren. 2017. When social practices meet smart grids: Flexibility, grid management and domestic consumption in The Netherlands. Energy Res. Soc. Sci., 34:132-140. DOI:10.1016/j.erss.2017. 06.037.
ID: 65648
Title: Rainfall Runoff Modeling for Wainganga River Sub-Basin Using HEC-HMS Model
Author: Bikram Prasad, H. L. Tiwari, R. Galkate and Shashank Khare
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (9) Sep. 22 page 1101-1107 2022.
Subject: Rainfall Runoff Modeling for Wainganga River Sub-Basin Using HEC-HMS Model
Keywords: HEC-HMS, Rainfall runoff modelling, ArcGIS 10.8, Landuse/land cover, Hydrological soil groups, Nash Sutcliffe efficiency, Coefficient of determination
Abstract: Rainfall runoff relationship in which rainfall is transformed into runoff is extremely complicated as there is non-linear variation with time and spatial distribution. Advancement of technology has played a major role in the development of many models which sorted out the problems of humans on a large scale. In this study the estimation of runoff for Wainganga river sub-basin through HEC-HMS modelling had been determined. The various landuse land cover (LULC) classes, as well as the various hydrological soil groups (HSGs), had been discussed. Different model performance characteristics had been compared after the calibration and validation process and the model’s applicability for the study area had been observed. The meteorological model was created using rainfall data in HEC-HMS and the control specifications determined the simulation run’s duration and time phase. The calibration was carried out for the time period of 2016 – 2018 with Nash Sutcliffe efficiency coefficient, NSE=0.81 and coefficient of determination, R2=0.87 which proved more efficient upon validation for 2019 – 2020 with NSE=0.85 and R2=0.95. The calibrated and validated results showed a minimal difference and very good agreement between simulated and observed runoff values.
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Literature cited 1: Cunderlik, M.J. 2003. Hydrologic model selection for the CFCAS project. Assessment of water resources risk and vulnerability to changing climatic conditions. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
Giandotti, M. 1934. Forecast of floods and lean waters. Istituto Poligrafico Stato. 8: 107-117
Literature cited 2: Ouédraogo, W.A.A., J.M. Raude and J.M. Gathenya. 2018. Continuous modeling of the Mkurumudzi river catchment in Kenya using the HEC-HMS conceptual model: Calibration, validation, model performance evaluation and sensitivity analysis. Hydrol., 5(44): 1-18. doi:10.3390/hydrology5030044.
Granato, G.E. 2012. Estimating basin lag time and hydrograph-timing indexes used to characterize storm flows for runoff-quality analysis: Scientific investigations report 2012-5110. U.S. Geological Survey.
ID: 65647
Title: Trace Elements in the Groundwater and their Probable Health Effects in a Kali River Segment, Ganga Basin
Author: Taqveem Ali Khan and Mukhtar Hasan Ahmad
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (9) Sep. 22 page 1094-1100 2022.
Subject: Trace Elements in the Groundwater and their Probable Health Effects in a Kali River Segment, Ganga Basin
Keywords: Trace elements, Human metabolism, drinking water, Health effects, Ganga basin
Abstract: Trace elements play a major role in human metabolism. The study is done along the Kali River stretch, which is a tributary of the river Ganga. The river Kali has, over the years, become a dumping site for industrial effluent and urban waste. Trace elements (Ni, Mn, Cu, Co, Cd and Zn) in the groundwater were found in the range of 0.002 mg/L (Cu) to 1.427 mg/L (Ni). Nickel and cadmium concentration in the groundwater is found above the permissible limit. The heavy metal pollution index is above the critical limit. Trace element exposure in infants, adults and children is assessed using hazard quotients and children are found to be most vulnerable to high Ni and Cd in the groundwater. Groundwater along the Kali River is contaminated and is a potential health hazard.
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Literature cited 1: Ghosh, G.C., et al. 2020. Human health risk assessment of elevated and variable iron and manganese intake with arsenic safe groundwater in Jashore, Bangladesh. Sci. Rep., 10:5206.
Verma, R. 2019. Depleting groundwater costs farmers heavily. Down to Earth.
Literature cited 2: Rahaman, M.M. 2009. Principles of transboundry water resources management and Ganges treaties : An analysis. Water Resour. Develop., 25:159-173.
Das, P. and K.R. Tamminga. 2012. The Ganges and the GAP: An assessment of efforts to clean a sacred river. Sustain., 4:1647-1668.
ID: 65646
Title: Small Scale Production of Bioethanol from Coffee Husk
Author: Abiyot Kelecha Geleta, Megersa Abdisa, Milkessa Fenta and Birhanu Wakwoya
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (9) Sep. 22 page 1088-1093 2022.
Subject: Small Scale Production of Bioethanol from Coffee Husk
Keywords: Coffee husk, Bioethanol, Hydrolysis, Small scale, Fermentation, Bioreactor
Abstract: Coffee husk is considered as one of the agricultural waste that contains high amount of cellulose. Furthermore, the aim of this work was valourization of coffee husks to bioethanol by using separate hydrolysis and fermentation methods which are critically used as replacements for renewable sources of energy and to minimize environmental pollution. This method was accomplished by four major experimental procedures, namely pretreatment, hydrolysis, fermentation and distillation processes. A reflux method for hydrolysis, commercial yeast for fermentation, rotary vapour for distillation and high performance liquid chromatography with refractive index (HPLC-RI) for detection were used. The optimum hydrolysis and fermentation times were 4 hr and 48 hr, respectively. Under the same hydrolysis and fermentation times 5.72 g/L of ethanol was calculated for the lab-scale produced bioethanol and 7.1% for small scale done in locally made bioreactor. The limits of detection and quantitation calculated from the regression line were 0.0076% and 0.025%, respectively based on 3 and 10 times the standard deviation of the calibration plot.
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Literature cited 1: Adriana, S. 2020. Top coffee producing countries. World Atlas.
Padmapriya, R. 2019. Coffee waste management- An overview. Int. J. Current Res., 33:9-16.
Literature cited 2: Adams, M.R. and J. Dougan. 1987. Waste products. In Coffee. Ed R.J. Clarke and R. Macrae. Elsevier Applied Science Publishers Ltd. pp 257-291.
Bondesson, E. 2015. A nutritional analysis on the byproduct coffee husk and its potential utilization in food production: A literature study. Bachelor Thesis. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
ID: 65645
Title: Optimizing Biomass Harvesting in Sustainable Manner
Author: Gulshan Sharma and Era Upadhyay
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (9) Sep. 22 page 1080-1087 2022.
Subject: Optimizing Biomass Harvesting in Sustainable Manner
Keywords: Bioenergy, Biogas plant, Sustainable management, Climate change, Rural areas
Abstract: The energy demand and change in climate have dramatically increased and created interest in alternative energies. The electricity and transportation fuel produced from biomass has potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen economy. Biogas is found to be major environmentally sound option that can be produced by livestock waste. The present study has been conducted to optimize the significant role of biomass materials in the development and utilization of bio-energy technologies in the context of climate change and greenhouse gas mitigation. We explored the opportunities related to biogas production in some villages of Haryana. Survey-based research was carried out to assess the popularity, benefits, problems and financial assistance associated. Analysis disclosed that majority of the biogas plants built were found to be functioning satisfactorily and providing energy. Although, certain challenges regarding reduced efficiency amid winter, insufficient feedstock and absence of skilled manpower were noted by the users which require to be rectified consistently for biogas generation. In order to devote India’s overall improvement, the rural zone of the country should be given proper attention.
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Literature cited 1: Kothari, R., V.V. Tyagi and A. Pathak. 2010. Waste-to-energy: A way from renewable energy sources to sustainable development. Renew. Sustain. Energy Reviews. 14(9):3164-3170.
Suhag, M. and A. Sisodia. 2016. Study regarding domestic biogas plants in selected villages of Kurukshetra, Haryana, India. Benefits. 6(5):22-25.
Literature cited 2: Shahzad, U. 2012. The need for renewable energy sources. Energy. 2: 16-18.
Maghanaki, M., et al. 2013. Potential of biogas production in Iran. Renew. Sustain. Energy Reviews. 28:702-714.
ID: 65644
Title: Urbanization-induced Landuse Land cover Change and its impact on Land Surface Temperature: A Study using Satellite Imageries
Author: Binodini Majhi and Krishna Chandra Rath
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (9) Sep. 22 page 1071-1079 2022.
Subject: Urbanization-induced Landuse Land cover Change and its impact on Land Surface Temperature: A Study using Satellite Imageries
Keywords: Urbanization, Landuse/land cover, Land surface temperature, Urban heat island, Urban microclimate, Vegetation cover, Satellite imageries
Abstract: Urbanization brings biophysical changes in the composition of landscapes. All these changes leads to the alteration in the spatial characteristics of the landscape, which resulted in altered surface temperature in urban areas in comparison to their rural counterpart. The urban heat island (UHI) has detrimental effect on human health and functioning of ecosystem. This paper deals with the urbanization-induced landuse/land cover changes and its impact on land surface temperature (LST) and the role of vegetation in mitigating LST and UHI impacts. The study result revealed that there is significant increase in the LST of the study area from 1995 to 2017 which has resulted due to increase in built-up area and decrease in vegetation. The study documents the negative correlation exist between vegetation and LST in both the study year. An increase in built-up area and decrease in vegetation cover leads to increase in LST. The study implies that increasing vegetation cover is an effective tool for city planners to reduce the increasing LST by improving vegetation cover in critical areas.
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Literature cited 1: U.N. 2014. World’s population increasingly urban with more than half living in urban areas. United Nations. Available at : http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/news/population/worldurbanization-prospects-2014.htmL.
Kotze, J., et al. 2011. Effects of urbanization on the ecology and evolution of arthropods (chapter 3). In Urban ecology : Patterns, processes and applications. Ed J. Niemela et al. pp 159-186.
Literature cited 2: Chen, X.L., et al. 2006. Remote sensing image-based analysis of the relationship between urban heat island and landuse/land cover changes. Remote Sensing Env., 104(2):133-146. DOI:10.1016/j.rse.2005.
Devanathan, P. and K. Devanathan. 2011. Heat island effects. In Green building with concrete : Sustainable design and construction. Ed G.M. Sabnis. CRC Press, Florida. pp 175-226.
ID: 65643
Title: Assessing Groundwater Quality in Dong Thap Province Using Multi-variate Statistical Approach
Author: Nguyen Thanh Giao and Tran Vang Phu
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (9) Sep. 22 page 1061-1070 2022.
Subject: Assessing Groundwater Quality in Dong Thap Province Using Multi-variate Statistical Approach
Keywords: Cluster analysis, Coliform, Dong Thap, Groundwater, Principal component analysis
Abstract: This study aimed to assess groundwater quality in Dong Thap province of Vietnam using multivariate statistical analysis. The monitoring data were collected in April and September 2019 at 24 locations (namely GW1-GW24) with 20 parameters, namely temperature, pH, turbidity, hardness, chloride (Cl–), total dissolved solids (TDS), sulphates (SO42-), nitrates (N-NO3–), nitrite (N-NO2–), heavy metals (As, Fe, Mn, F, Pb, Cu, Zn, Cd, Hg) and microorganisms (coliform and E. coli). Groundwater quality was compared with national technical regulations on groundwater quality (QCVN 09-MT:2015/BTNMT). Principal component analysis (PCA) and cluster analysis (CA) were used to evaluate the main parameters and to group groundwater quality on similarity. The results showed that groundwater was contaminated by coliform, E. coli, Cl–, TDS and Mn2+. The remaining groundwater parameters were still within the allowable limits. PCA results showed pH, turbidity, Cl–, TDS, N-NO3–, coliform, As, Pb, Cu, Zn, Hg and Mn2+ were the main parameters affecting groundwater quality. PCA suggested that the potential sources of groundwater pollution were human and animal wastes, geohydrological characteristics of the aquifer, quality of the surface water, underground saline intrusion, industrial and agricultural activities. CA results showed that groundwater quality in the study area formed six clusters from 24 monitoring positions due to the difference in the concentrations of Cl-, TDS, Mn2+ and coliform. The results of the present study indicated that groundwater quality was not suitable for human consumption. Proper treatments are needed. Investigating specific sources of groundwater pollution and current management practices to provide sufficient scientific information for better groundwater management are urgently needed.
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Literature cited 1: Duyen, N. T.T. and T.V. Ty. 2014. Current groundwater resources assessment by water poverty index (WPI) : A case study in Soc Trang province, Vietnam. J. Sci. Can Tho University. 35:65-77.
UNDP. 2006. Human development report 2006: Beyond scarcity: Power, poverty and the global water crisis. United Nation Development Programme, New York.
Literature cited 2: United Nations report. 2003. Water for people, water for life. World Water Development, USA.
Department of Water Resources Management. 2013. Groundwater is seriously polluted. Hanoi, Vietnam
ID: 65642
Title: Reckoning Air Pollution based on Tolerance Index of Plant under Pre and Post-Covid-19 Lockdown Scenario
Author: Sithara K. Urumbil, Jasmine Mariya A.J. and Merin George
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (9) Sep. 22 page 1051-1060 2022.
Subject: Reckoning Air Pollution based on Tolerance Index of Plant under Pre and Post-Covid-19 Lockdown Scenario
Keywords: Air pollution tolerance index, Pre and Post-Covid 19 lockdown period, Ascorbic acid content, Linear regression
Abstract: Air pollution is major environmental issue facing around the world. Covid-19 the pandemic which smashed all the socio-economic development of the countries also have an impact on human activities in all fields. The drastic reduction in transportation due to lockdown to control the spread of virus reduced the emission of toxic pollutants from vehicles. The air quality analysis studies indicated an increase in quality in post-covid lockdown period. Plants are always exposed to air pollution and they cope with increasing air pollution in various ways. Air pollution tolerance analyses were always performed to assess the tolerance and susceptibility of plants to air pollution. Large scale planting of tolerant plants in urban areas for creating green belts and reducing air pollution is a common practice. In the present scenario a comparative evaluation of air pollution tolerance index of plant was performed by comparing the tolerance index in pre and post-covid lockdown period. A reduction in tolerance index can be significantly correlated with reduction in air pollution after the lockdown period.
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Literature cited 1: Ashmore, M. 2013. Air pollution. In Encylopedia of biodiversity (2nd edn). pp 136-147.
Fino, A. 2019. Air quality legislation. In Encyclopedia of environmental health (2nd edn). Elsevier Inc., DOI:10.1016/B978-0-12-409548-9.11045-0.
Literature cited 2: Hanst, P.L. 1971. Mechanism of peroxyacetyl ni trate formation. J. Air Poll. Cont. Assoc., 21(5): 269-271.
WHO. 2016. Ambient air pollution : A global assessment of exposure and burden of disease. World Health Organization, Geneva.
ID: 65641
Title: Artificial Neural Network Modelling of Traffic Noise Induced Annoyance Amongst Exposed Population
Author: Chidananda Prasad Das, Smita Rath, Bijay Kumar Swain, Shreerup Goswami and Mira Das
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (9) Sep. 22 page 1042-1050 2022.
Subject: Artificial Neural Network Modelling of Traffic Noise Induced Annoyance Amongst Exposed Population
Keywords: Annoyance, Artificial neural network, Multi-layer perceptron, Mean square error, Root mean square error
Abstract: In the current situation, traffic noise and annoyance are a matter of concern. The current study aimed to predict annoyance levels using artificial neural network (ANN) multi-layer perceptron network (MLPN) by adding five parameters, such as hours of noise exposure, qualifications, marital status and age of the respondents. This study included 60 persons (30 men and 30 women). The best ANN model was chosen by comparing the mean square error and root mean square error values of 2500 different architectures (500 architectures for each neuron, that is 1-5) with constant input, output and hidden layers with varying neurons (1-5). The architecture of the best model was ‘5 inputs®1 hidden layer (5 neurons) ® 1 output’ with minimum MSE (0.014658) and RMSE (0.12107) values. The model’s performance was determined by its relative error, which was 0.198. Hours of exposure were shown to be the most important predictor of annoyance, with a score of 0.467, followed by qualification with a score of 0.418, while age was found to be the least important predictor. According to the correlation analysis, there was a high positive link between annoyance and hours, with a Pearson correlation value of 0.758, followed by qualifications, with a Pearson correlation value of 0.669.
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Literature cited 1: Fyhri, A. and R. Klaeboe. 2009. Road traffic noise, sensitivity, annoyance and self-reported health-A structural equation model exercise. Env. Int., 35(1):91-97. DOI:10.1016/j.envint.2008.08.006.
Das, P., et al. 2019. Noise mapping and assessing vulnerability in meso-level urban environment of eastern India. Sustain. Cities Soc., 46:101416. DOI:101016/j.scs.2019.01.001.
Literature cited 2: Basner, M., et al. 2014. Auditory and non-auditory effects of noise on health. Lancet. 383 (9925): 1325-1332. DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736 (13)6163-X.
WHO. 2011. Burden of disease from environmental noise: Quantification of healthy life years lost in Europe. World Health Organization and European Commission.
ID: 65640
Title: Evaluating Water Resources Availability in Headwater Sub-catchments of Subarnarekha River Basin in a changing Environment using Remote Sensing and GIS Software
Author: Mrigendra Kumar and Ramakar Jha
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (9) Sep. 22 page 1034-1041 2022.
Subject: Evaluating Water Resources Availability in Headwater Sub-catchments of Subarnarekha River Basin in a changing Environment using Remote Sensing and GIS Software
Keywords: Environment change, Delta change, Pitman model, Subarnarekha river basin, Rural livelihoods, Remote sensing, GIS
Abstract: The Subarnarekha river basin, which is predominantly rural, is a river shared between Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha. The Jharkhand communities along the river largely depend on the availability of stream flow for their livelihoods which are now being threatened by the effects of a changing environment. The study assessed the effects of climate change on water resource availability in 7 selected headwater sub-catchments of the Subarnarekha river basin using the Pitman hydrological model. The model was driven by 10 statistically downscaled climate models forced with representative concentration pathway (RCP 3.5 and RCP 7.5) for the near 2021–2050 and far 2050–2080 futures. The results of water resource availability varied, depending on whether the short- or long-term scenarios were modelled. 60% of the sub-catchments predicted an increase in stream flow for the near and far-future under the RCP 3.5 emission scenario. Under the RCP 7.5 scenario, a decrease in stream flow was simulated for all sub-catchments with the decrease ranging from -4.07% to -61.59%. The reduction in water resources would be more significant in the drier parts of the basin than in the wetter parts, which are projected to maintain approximately 80% of current stream flow levels. The present study evaluates the geomorphic process of upper watershed of river Subarnarekha in the state of Jharkhand, India. Various spatial information is extracted with the help of remote sensing and GIS techniques, which provided an understanding of precise scenarios related to basin development.
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Literature cited 1: Beyer, M., et al. 2015. Rainfall characteristics and their implications for rain-fed agriculture: A case study in the Upper Zambezi river basin. Hydrol. Sci. J., 61(2):321-343.
Okello, A.M.L.S., et al. 2015. Drivers of spatial and temporal variability of stream flow in the Incomati river basin. Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 19:657-673.
Literature cited 2: Jain, CK. 1996. Application of chemical mass balance to upstream/downstream river monitoring data. J. Hydrol., 182: 105-115.
Jha, R., C.S.P. Ojha and K.K.S. Bhatia. 2002. Assessment of pollution outflow from large agricultural areas. Encyclopedia of Water. John Wiley and Sons, New York.
ID: 65639
Title: Noise Monitoring and Assessment at Larsemann Hills, East Antarctica
Author: Laxmi Kant Bhardwaj and Pawan Kumar Bharati
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (9) Sep. 22 page 1027-1033 2022.
Subject: Noise Monitoring and Assessment at Larsemann Hills, East Antarctica
Keywords: East Antarctica, Larsemann hills, Bharti island, Noise pollution
Abstract: In the present study, 24 hr monitoring of noise was carried out inside the M/V Ivan Papanin ship, near the superstructure of the vessel in Bharti island, Larsemann hills, East Antarctica. Besides this, the noise monitoring of earthmovers, generators, helicopters, snow vehicles, drilling and blasting operations was also conducted at Bharti island. Inside the vessel, the maximum level of noise was recorded during lunch-time (64.4-65.2 dB(A)) while the minimum level of noise was recorded in the early morning (39.5 dB(A)). Outside the superstructure vessel, the maximum level of noise was recorded as 67.2 dB(A) and the minimum level of noise was recorded as 59.8 dB(A). The different noise levels have recorded with 1 m distance from the different operations stone crusher (101 dB(A)), LG helicopter Kemov (98 dB(A)), airlift helicopter (93 dB(A)), Menzi muck (93 dB(A)), drilling (93 dB(A)), while with 30 m distance, stone crusher (79 dB(A)), LG helicopter Kemov (81 dB(A)), airlift helicopter (79 dB(A)), Menzi muck (85 dB(A)), drilling (85 dB(A)). The noise level was recorded for the blasting operation as 91 dB(A) from 100 m distance. Continuous monitoring of the noise level is required to predict the harmful impacts on the environment of East Antarctica.
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Literature cited 1: Jang, M.W., et al. 2022. Active role of glialike supporting cells in the organ of Corti: Membrane proteins and their roles in hearing. Glia. 70(10): 1799-1825. DOI: 10.1002/glia.24229.
Coensel, B.D., et al. 2011. Effects of natural sounds on the perception of road traffic noise. J. Acoustical Soc. America.129(4): EL148-153.
Literature cited 2: Dooling, R.J. and S.H. Blumenrath. 2013. Avian sound perception in noise (pp 229-250). In Animal communication and noise (vol 2). Ed H. Brumm. Springer Science & Business Media, Berlin, Germany.
US. 1974. Information on levels of environmental noise requisite to protect public health and welfare with an adequate margin of safety (no. 2115). US Government Printing Office, Office of Noise Abatement and Control.
ID: 65638
Title: Ichthyofauna of Wainganga River in relation to Water Quality Assessment in and around Area of Gadchiroli, Maharashtra
Author: Rani P. Akkewar, Rajesh B. Desai, Sonali B. Yannawar and Vyankatesh B. Yannawar
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (8) Aug. 22 page 1019-1024 2022.
Subject: Ichthyofauna of Wainganga River in relation to Water Quality Assessment in and around Area of Gadchiroli, Maharashtra
Keywords: Fish Diversity, Drinking water, Chamorshi, Gadchiroli, Physical, Chemical, Ionic parameters
Abstract: The aim of present investigation was to study the fish diversity of zooplankton with respect to some physical, chemical, ionic and biological studies conducted at Wainganga River. During the present study the water and fish samples were collected from five different sampling sites. This paper investigated the water quality and fish diversity cum distribution in Chamorshi tehsil of Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. The fish samples were qualitatively and quantitatively estimated, and water samples were analyzed with various physical, chemical, ionic and biological studies following APHA. During the present investigation 21 fish species were found in the Wainganga River belonging to 6 orders, 10 families and 15 genera. The classifications and systematic position of fish fauna are explained with respect to physico-chemical and ionic parameters that were found below the permissible Iimits of the standards. Basically, the entire premise of the study area is in the remote and tribal natural area; hence, the contamination load is least.
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Literature cited 1: Nagarnaik, P.B. and P.N. Patil. 2012. Analysis of groundwater of rural area of Wardha city using physico-chemical and biological parameters. Int. J. Eng. Res. Applications. 2(3):803-807.
Dahare, R. 2020. Study on zooplankton of freshwater pond of Sindewahi, Maharashtra, India. Int. Res. J. Sci. Eng., A7 (Special issue):471-474.
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ID: 65637
Title: Rainwater Harvesting Structures at Industrial Location in Coastal Area of Mumbai
Author: Jyoti J. Nimje and Abhay S. Wayal
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (8) Aug. 22 page 1014-1018 2022.
Subject: Rainwater Harvesting Structures at Industrial Location in Coastal Area of Mumbai
Keywords: Rainwater harvesting, Groundwater quality, Coastal area, Oil refineries
Abstract: The coastal zone is the most industrialized and urbanized area in the country. Most coastal areas in the world are dependent on local fresh groundwater resources. Most of the oil refineries and industries are situated in coastal areas and often cause soil and groundwater pollution, due to potential leakages of petroleum products. The Mumbai refinery is one of the largest refineries situated in coastal areas. The annual freshwater consumption at Mumbai refinery for various process and non-process requirements is approx. 35 lakh kL. The deficit of water is outsourced and carted to refinery through water tanker. To overcome the difficulties of outsourcing the water the potential of rainwater harvesting from rooftop of structures has been calculated by considering the present groundwater quality status. A total of 38 locations were identified having rainwater harvesting potential from rooftop of existing structures within study area. The total quantity of potential rainwater harvesting was calculated as 1.45275 lakh kL. This potential of rainwater harvesting from existing structures will mitigate the outsourcing of water and will also improve the groundwater recharge and quality of groundwater.
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ID: 65636
Title: The Fake Forests of Chhattisgarh
Author: Subhanil Banerjee, Disha Sharma and Avichal Sharma
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (8) Aug. 22 page 1008-1013 2022.
Subject: The Fake Forests of Chhattisgarh
Keywords: Forest area, Forest destruction, Tribal, NTFP, Livelihood, Chhattisgarh, Data fudging
Abstract: Chhattisgarh, the 10th largest state of India, is famous for its forests and tribal population. The forest area as a percentage of the state’s total area as per the latest economic survey of the state stands at 44.2%, much higher than the all-India level of 21.67%. The total tribal population of the state represents more than 10% of entire India and accounts for more than 30% of the state’s population. The tribal population of the state is immensely dependent on the forests for their livelihood. The forest is their dwelling and a vital income source considering the non-timber forest produce collected by the tribal women. The forest also provides them firewood, medicinal plants, mahua, etc., for their captive use. In this background, proper measurement of the forest area across the state becomes immensely important. However, consideration of economic surveys of the state from 2007-08 to 2020-21 raises some doubt regarding the authenticity of the state’s forest area data. The present paper leads an investigative approach backed by solid literature review and quantitative comparison to determine whether the forest area data is fudged or accurate. The result refutes forest area related economic survey data of Chhattisgarh as accurate.
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