Articles and Essays on Environment, Pollution and all things connected written by Dimple Sharma.
According to a United Nations’s report, more than one million polythene bags are consumed in the world every minute. That’s an attractive number for a businessman, looking for an opportunity to cash this viable commercial opportunity. But for an environmentalist, it’s an alarming figure that sets off a million warning bells ringing in his or her head. There is no denying the fact that a battle between proponents and opponents of polythene has been going on ever since Bangladesh became the first nation to ban the use of thin polythene bags in 2002. The battle has grown ferocious, year after…
Would you ever allow unchecked dumping of oil and fats into your body? Likely not, as excessive fat and oil intake can lead to severe health problems like heart attacks and liver failure. However, have you considered the impact of used cooking oil on our environment? Used Cooking Oil is a significant environmental issue, particularly in urban areas where dense populations and numerous food establishments exacerbate the problem. While rural areas are also affected, the impact is more pronounced in cities due to high volumes of Used Cooking Oil generated by restaurants, hotels, street vendors, and other food businesses. Despite…
Why allow your family to suffer for the greed of a few? Why let future generations choke under plastic pollution? Why not support a noble cause for a cleaner environment? These are simple yet profound questions that every Indian needs to consider when evaluating the ban on single-use plastic. The Environmental and Social Costs of Single-Use Plastic Plastic has permeated all aspects of our daily lives, providing convenience and increasing product availability. Yet, this convenience comes at a devastating cost. The widespread use of plastic has led to the degradation of the environment, undermining our connection to Mother Nature. By…
For over 22 years as an environmentalist, I have grappled with defining the term “Environmental Pollution.” I’ve tirelessly sought its true source and a lasting solution. My journey has led me to one clear definition, one evident source, and one true solution. What is Environmental Pollution? Environmental Pollution is the inability of our environment to absorb the byproducts of reckless human activities done in the name of development. The Root Cause of Environmental Pollution The true source of environmental pollution lies in human insensitivity toward the world around us and our failure to understand nature’s fundamental law of interdependence—the law…
