Articles about the ecological state
As of 2014, the glass recycling industry employs more than 1.1 million people, and generates $236 billion in gross revenue. It’s a hugely profitable industry, but like many industries, the forces of the market can affect how valuable a commodity is. How much is recycled glass worth? At 80 percent of purity, glass can sell …
What does the IPCC say about climate change? The changes we experience will increase with additional warming,” said IPCC Working Group I Co-Chair Panmao Zhai. The report projects that in the coming decades climate changes will increase in all regions. For 1.5°C of global warming, there will be increasing heat waves, longer warm seasons and …
A pond or lake ecosystem includes biotic (living) plants, animals and micro-organisms, as well as abiotic (nonliving) physical and chemical interactions. Pond and lake ecosystems are a prime example of lentic ecosystems. Lentic refers to stationary or relatively still water, from the Latin lentus, which means sluggish. Is pond a natural ecosystem? It is an …
What does landfill gas contain? Landfill gas contains many different gases. Methane and carbon dioxide make up 90 to 98% of landfill gas. The remaining 2 to 10% includes nitrogen, oxygen, ammonia, sulfides, hydrogen and various other gases. Landfill gases are produced when bacteria break down organic waste. Which of the following gas is produced …
What is an agro climatic zone? An “Agro-climatic zone” is a land unit in terms of major climates, suitable for a certain range of crops and cultivars. … Agro-climatic conditions mainly refer to soil types, rainfall, temperature and water availability which influence the type of vegetations. What is agro climatic zones of India? Upper Gangetic …