ID: 64210
Title: Coral gardening benefitting caribbean reefs
Author: - [Environmental research]
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (6) 10-11 (2017)
Subject: Coral gardening benefitting caribbean reefs
Keywords: Coral gardening, caribbean reefs
Abstract: A new study has found that Caribbean staghorn corals (Acropra cervicornis) are benefitting from 'coral gardening', the process of restoring control populations by planting laboratory -raised coral fragments on reefs. The research, led by scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and Partners, has important implications for the long-term survival of coral reefs worldwide, which have been in worldwide decline from multiple stressors, such as climate change and ocean pollution.
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ID: 64209
Title: GRIHA rating for existing buildings enhancing resource efficiency in EBs
Author: Ar. Namrata Mahal and Ms. Shabnam Bassi
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (6) 8-9 (2017)
Subject: GRIHA rating for existing buildings
Keywords: GRIHA, Rating for existing buildings, resource efficiency
Abstract: Given that electricity consumption in the building sector, accounting both residential and commercial, is approximately 33 percent and is growing at a faster pace, lot of interventions and policy measures have been put in place to improve energy efficiency in existing buildings (EBs) (mostly commercial) as well as new construction. The energy saving potential in EBs by 2021, is estimated to be around 8,700 million kWh and 74 lakh tones of CO2.Few of the doable measures, which are frequently in discussion, are installing energy-efficient LED lighting for internal and external use, energy-efficient water pumping system, cool roof technology to reduce the energy load, and so on.
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ID: 64208
Title: Motorized road transport in India Trends, Implications, and challenges
Author: Arvind Kumar and TP Sankar
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (5) 34-36 (2017)
Subject: Motorized road transport in India
Keywords: Motorized road transport,Trends, implications, challenges
Abstract: The transport sector around the world is facing overwhelming challenges under the sustainable development agenda. The challenges facing transport sector can be grouped into three areas, namely, energy consumption, air pollution/emissions, and road safety. The transport sector consumed 28 percent of the total global enery in 2014 making in the second largest consumer of energy.
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ID: 64207
Title: Risking too much? Dilemmas of hydrocarbon conversion
Author: Jency Samuel
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2017
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Terra green vol. 10 (5) 30-33 (2017)
Subject: Risking too much?Dilemmas of hydrocarbon conversion
Keywords: Hydrocarbon conversion
Abstract: Agriculture is our sole livelihood. We don't want to lose it to this enemy,"says Veayudham in a measured tone. The enemy he refers to is the proposed hydrocarbon extraction project in Neduvasal of Tamil Nadu. Agricultural lands in the Cauvery delta and dry and pathetically parched. In contrast, close to the delta, Neduvasal and the neighbouring villages in Pudukottai District appear to be a lush oasis. The residents of these villages are quick to point out that unlike the rest of Pudukotai, Neduvasal and its surroundings are ideal for agriculture, endowed as they are, with good groundwater and fertile soil.
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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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