TerraGreen Magazine - March 2022

In this issue

In this article, Anita Khuller says that with increasing news of areas facing water shortages and drought, saving water and using it more efficiently has become the need of the hour. Globally, providing clean drinking water is becoming a bigger challenge with population growth. To avert this challenge, the Government of India launched the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in August 2019 to provide safe drinking water to all rural households by 2024. JJM focuses on 1592 water-stressed blocks in 256 districts. The programme will also implement source sustainability measures as mandatory
elements, such as recharge and reuse through grey water management, water conservation, rainwater harvesting. Read on to know more…

Propelling Sustainable Cooling - Through Public Procurement

In this article, Shivam Gupta, Gaurav Phore, and Shanmuganathan K say that public procurement for sustainable cooling products can lead to saving benefits in terms of cost, electricity consumption, and emission reductions. Propelling sustainable cooling through public procurement can be one of the effective ways for India to contribute towards its share in the Kigali Amendment implementation.

3 mins

Effects of Noise on Marine Life - Turtles are Among Animals Vulnerable to Hearing Loss

New research shows turtles can experience temporary hearing loss from an excess of underwater noise. This phenomenon, previously noted in other marine animals such as dolphins and fish, was not widely understood for reptiles and underscores another potential risk for aquatic turtles.

3 mins

Climate Action-Our Planet Needs a More Sincere Strategy

In this article, Ram Ramprasad says international agencies in the world should come together as an interdisciplinary team and communicate to the citizens of every country in easy-to-understand terms the health of our planet including the health of every country as it relates to their soil, water, and air. Transforming worldwide education to teach true climate science and sustainability concepts including the development of body, mind, and soul will be key to our success. In the meanwhile, leveraging social media will need to be explored.

8 mins

“I Have Made Impact Leadership and Ecosystem Developing My Mission”

Aspire Circle is a not-for-profit forum promoting enlightened social leadership in India through fellowships and research. Its purpose is to build India’s foremost social leadership forum. Here, we are in an exclusive email conversation with Amit Bhatia, Founder, Aspire Circle and Aspire Impact for TerraGreen.

5 mins

Water Crisis in India - The World's Largest Groundwater User

In this article, Anita Khuller says that with increasing news of areas facing water shortages and drought, saving water and using it more efficiently has become the need of the hour. Globally, providing clean drinking water is becoming a bigger challenge with population growth. To avert this challenge, the Government of India launched the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in August 2019 to provide safe drinking water to all rural households by 2024. JJM focuses on 1592 water-stressed blocks in 256 districts. The programme will also implement source sustainability measures as mandatory elements, such as recharge and reuse through grey water management, water conservation, rainwater harvesting. Read on to know more…

9 mins

Human–Wildlife Conflict Impacts on Human Population and Solutions

Nowadays, human-wildlife conflict is a very serious issue in India. In this article, Sughosh Madhav and Shaurabh Anand have tried to understand the basics of human–wildlife conflicts, the causes of the same, their effects on human life, and some solutions.

6 mins

Judicious Use Of Water - Save Virtual Water

In this article, Dr Ramesh Chandra Parida and Dr Pranab Kumar Ghosh highlight that for judicious use of the fast depleting fresh water resources, it is necessary to save virtual water by changing our food habits and lifestyle. For that we can opt for less water-intensive vegetarian diets and refrain from or reduce the consumption of non-vegetarian food items.

5 mins

Importance Of Constructed Wetlands - For Water Quality Improvement

Constructed wetlands are well-known as a cost-effective and environmentally acceptable ecotechnology for contaminated water rehabilitation, particularly in rural and decentralized populations. In this article, Diksha Pandey discusses the importance of constructed wetlands for water quality improvement.

5 mins

Care For Nature - To Stop Future Pandemics

In this article, Monika Chhimwal says not only is the coronavirus existent in nature, but there are many more unknown and highly dangerous microbes that live peacefully in their niches, such as those found beneath glaciers and vast ice sheets in the polar area, as well as those found in the deep oceans. They will not come out unless their ecology undergoes significant changes. But, with the looming danger of climate change and global warming due to population growth and urbanization, these viruses could come into contact with humans and the results could be disastrous.

3 mins

Planet In Crisis - Trying To Find Right Solutions To Fight Climate Change

Dr Rina Mukherji reviews Amitav Ghosh’s book The Nutmeg’s Curse: Parables for a Planet in Crisis.

4 mins

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TerraGreen Magazine Description:

TerraGreen is one of the most respected monthly magazine dedicated to informing and enlightening its readers on issues of environment, energy, and sustainable development. Launched in 2004, TerraGreen has made an indelible impression on the minds of readers, both in India and across the world. Today, it enjoys a readership of over 40,000 and a subscriber base of close to 5,000. Helping the magazine along in its endeavour to take issues of absolute importance to the people is the fact that it is the only publication of its kind in the market; not only does it inform and educate, it does so in a subtle and reader-friendly manner. After all, the aim is to reach as many people as possible!

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• News • Comments • Worldview • Features • In Conservation • Red Alert • Cover Story • Special Reports • Perspective • TerraYouth • Wild Wonders • Green Product • Pioneer • Breakthrough • Review
• Environmental Research • Green Events • Wake-up Call