ID: 64206
Title: Greenhouse Gas Accounting A potential tool for a climate smart urban development
Author: Aditi Phansalkar
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (5) 22-28 (2017)
Subject: Greenhouse Gas Accounting
Keywords: Greenhouse gas accounting, climate, urban development
Abstract: If cities are the future, they invariably need to demonstrate strong leadership in emission-reduction process as well as outcomes. However, the concern always has been the inconsistency in measurement frameworks. The level of difference in the format of accounting and reporting makes the collation, analysis, and presentation of the results a tedious task.
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ID: 64205
Title: Addressing the last chain in electricity development
Author: Kumar Deo and Jonathan Syeimlieh
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (5) 8-9 (2017)
Subject: Addressing the last chain in electricity development
Keywords: Electricity development, Distribution, challenges, India
Abstract: India's power generation portfolios are witnessing an energy transition from conventional to renewable sources with significant growth in the last decade. The total installed capacity has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.46 per cent in the last decade reaching 327 GW in FY 2016-17.However, despite several regulatory and policy reforms, the power distribution segment continues to be a weak link in the entire value chain of the power sector, even after more than a decade of enactment of Electricity Act 2003;owing to the distribution issues of non-regular tariff revisions, operational inefficiencies chiefly in metering , billing, and collection; high network losses on account of old-aged infrastructure; and so on, the financial health of state-owned distribution companies (DISCOMs)has degraded badly.
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ID: 64204
Title: When the Rains Fall, the Roads Break Can we prevent It?
Author: Mukesh Rawat
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (4) 30-33 (2017)
Subject: When the Rains Fall, the Roads Break
Keywords: Rains fall, Roads break, Uttarakhand
Abstract: During the course of a lecture last year, a senior journalist remarked that states such as Uttarakhand figure in our media reportage primarily when there is a major natural disaster-a bus carrying tourists meets with an accident killing many people or during monsoon when roads are either washed away or blocked due to landslides. Though said in lighter vein, this observation is not far from truth. Being a very sensitive part of the Himalayas, Uttarakhand regularly experiences natural disasters of varying intensity.
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ID: 64203
Title: Troubled waters A multi-stakeholder vision to Rejuvenate the Hindon
Author: Biba Jasmine and Annelieke Laninga
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (4) 22-28 (2017)
Subject: Troubled waters A multi-stakeholder vision to rejuvenate the Hindon
Keywords: Troubled waters, Rejuvenate, Hindon
Abstract: The Hindon River (Harnandi), a sub-basin between Ganga and Yamuna rivers, covers a stretch of 355 km across Western Uttar Pradesh from Sharnapur to Gautam Budh Nagar (Greater Noida). About one crore (10 Million) people, who call this region their home, are dependent on its water for thier day-to-day chores. Apart from one of its upstream tributaries called Paondhoi River, Hindon River is currently non perennial, which means there is no natural flow all year around and the primary water source in the dry seasons in wastewater. There are over 100 drains that open into Hindon River discharging partially treated effluents from sugar, paper, textile, and tannery industries as well as large inflows of untreated sewage from towns resulting in heavily polluted surface waters.
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ID: 64202
Title: India, still a land of snake charmers? time to reflect
Author: Arefa Tehsin
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (4) 12-17 (2017)
Subject: India, still a land of snake charmers?
Keywords: Land of snake charmers, India
Abstract: Mahesh, the heart-wrenching Bengali tale by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay of a poor Muslim peasant and his beloved bull living in a draught-torn village under a pious, meerciless Zamindar could not be more resonant today. As news of people being lynched and killed in cold blood by cow vigilantes pour from across the hinterland and metropolis alike, my thoughts travel to yet another animal keeper-the Sapera-who suffered a similar fate and has faded without ballyhoo, without even a whimper, over the death of their centuries-old art and tradition.
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ID: 64201
Title: Improvng energy access in rural India through solar micro grids
Author: Manjushree Banerjee and Jitendra Tiwari
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (4) 8-9 (2017)
Subject: Improvng energy access in rural India
Keywords: Energy access in rural India, Solar micro grids
Abstract: In the absence of electricity in rural areas, households/business depend on kerosene-based lighting systems that are a characterized by low illumination and unhealthy smoke. Also, the electricity supply in the majority of rural areas is either of poor quality and/or unreliable. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 ensures universal access to afforadable, relaiable, and modern energy services by 2030, along with substantial increase in the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
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ID: 64200
Title: India needs improved cold chains to fight rural poverty
Author: Dr. Rina Mukherjee
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (3) 34-36 (2017)
Subject: India needs improved cold chains
Keywords: Improved cold chains, Rural poverty, India
Abstract: India is the world's second largest producer of fruits and vegetables. As per the National Horticulture Database published by the National Horticulture Board, Indi produced 86.602 million metric tonnes of fruits and 169.478 million metric tonnes of vegetables in 2014-15. The area under fruit cultivation stood at 6.110 million hectares while vegetables were cultivated on9.542 million hectares.
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ID: 64199
Title: Reviving nature Environmetal engineers to Nature's Rescue
Author: Mahazareen Dastur
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (3) 30-33 (2017)
Subject: Reviving nature
Keywords: Reviving nature, Environment a engineers, Natue Rescue
Abstract: The field of environmental studies is rather vast and interdisciplinary, crossing traditional boundaries between academic disciplines as needs and professions emerge and evolve. By its very definition, the environment is the natural world, as a whole or in particular geographical area, as affected by human activity. 'Our actions influence every nook and cranny of the land we live on, the air we breathe, the creatures we inhabit this planet with, and the water we use.
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ID: 64198
Title: Human affinities with indigenous plants some unique accounts from the western Ghats of Karnataka
Author: Somashekhar BS
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (3) 22-28 (2017)
Subject: Human affinities with indigenous plants
Keywords: Human affinities, indigenous plants
Abstract: Indigenous human groups, in the course of their engagement in exploring the natura surroundings, are known to have ascribed specific 'meaning' and 'usage value' to the diverse resurces , especially the plants. Beyond the conventional use-value of 'food' and 'medicine', many plants are closely associated with human groups who reverentially consider them divine, spritual, and supernatural. Such affinities and affiliations with a select few plants, which are unique and enedemic to a few human groups, bring to light an astounding spectrum of bio-cultural manifestations of plant usage.
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ID: 64197
Title: Hydrogen as fuel for the transportation sector drivers and hallenges
Author: Abhyudai Nouni and Dr. MR Nouni
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (3) 12-17 (2017)
Subject: Hydrogen as fuel for the transportation sector
Keywords: Hydrogen, fuel, transportation sector
Abstract: In November 2014, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled 'Mirai, a fuel cell (FC) car in Los Angeles Motor Show and one month later, the company introduced the commercial version of the car in Japan for sales. The global sales of the car commenced in 2015. Subsequently, the car was also displayed at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo. At present, three prominent automakers are engaged in commercial production of FC cars. Apart from the car segment, use of hydrogen Fcs has also been reported recently for propelling an aeroplane and running a train.
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ID: 64196
Title: Community-led natural resource management promoting sustainability.
Author: Sonakshi Saluja
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (3) 8-9 (2017)
Subject: Community-led natural resource management promoting sustainability.
Keywords: Natural resource management
Abstract: India has abundant natural resources, such as coal, iron ore, manganese ore, mica, bauxite, chromite, etc. With growing population and urbanization , there is an increasing explotation of natural resources, and it is often the poorest selections of the society where the impact can be observed the most.
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ID: 64195
Title: Rainwater harvesting A potential solution to th water scarcity challenge
Author: Dr Fayaz Ahmad Malla and Sonia Grover
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (2) 34-36 (2017)
Subject: Rainwater harvesting
Keywords: Rainwater harvesting, water scarcity challenge
Abstract: Rainwater harvesting is an engineering approach in which physical measures are taken to collect and store rainwater and late on using it for irrigation or domestic purposes, or for recharging groundwater. The rainwater harvesting systems collects rainwater from rooftops into the storage tanks underground via pipes for future use of for recharging groundwater.
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ID: 64194
Title: Energy and water from Himalayan Rivers need for prudent sharing of benefits and opportunities
Author: Dr. Yashwant S Rawat
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (2) 30-33 (2017)
Subject: Energy and water from Himalayan Rivers
Keywords: Energy, water, Himalayan Rivers
Abstract: The Himalaya is one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world. It is a source for a large number of rivers and their tributaries. It acts as an elixir for nurturing the lives of millions of people, many of whom also associate these mountains with mythological and religious values. The Ganges, the Brahmaputra, and the Indus are the main transboundary rivers originating from the Himalayas. Their spiritual values are often cited; for instance, the River Ganges is a holy river in Hinduism.
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ID: 64193
Title: Facilitating Ecotourism in Himachal Pradesh by tapping the vast potential
Author: Sarita Brara
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (2) 22-28 (2017)
Subject: Facilitating Ecotourism in Himachal Pradesh
Keywords: Facilitating ecotourism, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: Every time i come back from Chewa, I feel i Have become younger,"says 70-Year-old retired Col KS Gahlaut.A wildlife expert, Col Gahlaut was talking about his visits to Pine Hills Eco Camp at Chewa near Barog in Himachal Pradesh. A nature lover, he takes time off from what he says is the "noise , pollution, and the big bad world" every few months to mostly visit this eco camp and occasionally other nature camps as wee to breathe fresh air and rejuvenate himself. While organized treks are not his cup of tea, Col Gahlaut loves meandering his way up and down the dense chir pine rich forest trail by himself, glad if he is able to spot a monal pheasant, or some other bird or animal, and listening to the forest sounds. Col Gahlaut says,"if Some groups of visitors are interested, I do not mind sharing my knowledge about widlife with them sitting under the tree.
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ID: 64192
Title: Solar cells of the future efficient and environment -friendly
Author: -[Environmental research]
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (2) 10-11 (2017)
Subject: Solar cells of the future
Keywords: Solar cells,Efficient, Environment -friendly
Abstract: Researchers are currently developing environment-friendly solar cells of the future that will capture twice as much energy as the cells of today. The trick is combine two different types of solar cells in order to utilize a much greater portion of the sunlight. 'These are going to be world's most efficient and environment -friendly solar cells. These are currently solar cells that are certainly solar cells that are certainly just as efficient, but they are both expensive and toxic. Furthermore, the materials in our solar cells are readily available in large quantities on Earth. That is an important point,"sys professor Bengt svensson of the Department of Physics at the University of Oslo (UiO) and Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology (SMN).
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