One of the first steps consumers can take is the refusal of purchasing from brands that may not be taking the proper precautions in order to protect the environment. Refusing to purchase goods that leave a high carbon footprint might be the first step into finding different alternatives when it comes to fashion consumption. The…
Global Warming: A real cause? Almost from first standard we are learning about environment. Whether its benefits or drawbacks. There is no person alive who as not seen nature. One thing we all agree is how beautiful environment is. Not just beautiful its is helpful too. This is what one generally forgets. That environment is…
The term “biodiversity” was coined in the mid-1980s, despite the fact that the earth and evolution processes are centuries old. The most widely accepted definition of bio-diversity is the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which was signed by more than 150 countries in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 is “the variability among living organisms from…
Our environment faces several problems, and many of these seem to be worsening with time, bringing us into a time of a true environmental crisis. It is therefore becoming increasingly important to raise awareness of the existence of these issues, as well as what can be done to reduce their negative impact. I feel that…
Maybe some of you have seen posters, ads, and the like carrying the exhortation ”Go Green!” But, what does it mean to ”go green”? It takes a variety of forms, but essentially, going green means being mindful of the natural environment and making economic choices that aren’t harmful to the earth. For example, this might…
INTRODUCTION In the biggest agricultural reforms ever, the government led by Prime Minister of India, passed three laws in the session of parliament that free India farmer from being forced to sell his produce in government mandis. The laws, which got Presidential appraisal, also creates a space for corporates to become part of the arm…
According to Krishna Iyer J, the root of development is the view in Ratlam Municipal Council vs. Vardhichand. The case stems from a basic set of circumstances. Ratlam’s municipal council neglected to take efforts to keep roadways in one neighborhood in a safe and hygienic state. The municipal board’s primary justification was a lack of…
Article 246: The Article 246 divides the topics of legislation between Union and State. It also provides the details of Concurrent list in which both the Union and State make laws by sharing the jurisdiction including the protection of mines, wildlife, and minerals development. So, both State and Union have power to enact laws to protect…
Let us take a look at the major Sections of the Act. Section 3 and Section 4: Constitution of the Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards, respectively, are provided the authority to exercise the powers conferred to them under this Act. Section 13: Constitution of a Joint Board.Under this Section, the Act prescribes the…
Mahesh Chandra Mehta a lawyer by profession is a committed environmentalist by choice, and has won many landmark judgements from India’s Supreme court from 1984.He has made his fight to protect the Indian environment his never-ending mission. He has pioneered legal activism for environment protection and is a proof of making a difference. M.C. Mehta…
