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Green Arth (GA) is a global climate change enabler, consulting and advocacy organization. Sustainable and Eco-friendly development coupled with climate-centric corporate mindset is the cornerstone of GA environmental platform. While the modern world is grappling with the uncontrolled menace of GHG (Green House Gases) and Carbon emissions, Industrial nations, governments and corporations are adopting sustainable development and Green Energy manifesto in a hurry.

Understanding the gravity of the situation, GA provides an integrated platform for sustainable development, GHG and Carbon reduction, Corporate sustainability consulting and Green project execution.Efficient energy modeling, GHG management, Climate risk assessment and sustainable waste management solutions are other areas of operation for GA.

Climate Spotlight

GLOBAL WARMING - A THREAT TO CORAL REEFS IN GULF OF MANNAR: The coral reef wealth of the Gulf of Mannar, which is being conserved through joint efforts of various governmental, non-governmental and research agencies, is now facing a different kind of threat — global warming and consequent climate change.
Coral reefs, known as rain forests of the sea, are a source of food security and livelihood options for hundreds of millions people, coastal defence and tourist hotspots. The Gulf of Mannar (GoM) is one of the four important coral reefs in India and thousands of artisanal fisher folk are dependant on fishery resources from this reef area.
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CLIMATE CHANGE MAY CAUSE KIDNEY STONES: Climate change, it turns out, has a few side effects. High temperatures make it harder for the body to cool itself, which can cause heat cramps, exhaustion, and stroke--a particular concern for people with heart conditions. Heat also affects air quality, as stagnant air leads to higher smog concentrations, which in turn places stress on those with respiratory conditions like asthma. Higher levels of carbon dioxide will likely cause pollens to proliferate, while increased humidity will nurture fungal growth--two major aggravators of asthma and allergies. Hotter weather will also lead to the spread of disease. Mosquitoes carrying diseases like malaria, West Nile virus, and dengue fever will migrate into new areas of the US. So will ticks bearing Lyme disease. Water- and food-borne pathogens also thrive in balmier climes.
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HARSH WINTER DOESN'T MEAN LESS WARMING: German climate experts say the past harsh winter in Europe and North America does not indicate a slowing of global warming. The German Meteorological Service said Tuesday while the history of climate change shows ups and downs, the overall rise in temperatures is evident.
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FIXING THE OIL SPILL - DUMP INTO GULF OF MEXICO: BP and the U.S. Coast Guard are dumping large amounts of "dispersants" both on the surface and underwater, in a desperate attempt to control the ongoing spill. Dispersants are surfactants, not unlike what you use on your dishes, that break oil down into small droplets that sink into the water. . How much are they dumping? Lots. According to ProPublica, "BP has already bought up more than a third of the world's supply" of dispersants. On Thursday alone, ProPublica reports, emergency workers dropped 100,000 gallons of the stuff into the Gulf.
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BURNING OIL SENDS TOXIC SMOKE TOWARDS GULF OF MEXICO: The EPA is warning that Gulf Coast residents are at risk of headaches, nausea, and other ill health effects; the culprit is air pollution from the oil burns that response teams are conducting to try to keep the big slick away from coastlines. "The BP Oil Spill in the Gulf could cause an odor similar to that of a gas station for communities along the affected coast," warns the site the EPA set up on the disaster
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NOW GOOGLE INVESTS IN 2 WIND FARMS: Google Inc. has invested $38.8 million in two North Dakota wind farms, the Internet giant's first direct investment in utility-scale renewable energy generation. The Mountain View, Calif., company said in a Monday blog post that it invested in wind farms built by NextEra Energy Resources, a unit of FPL Group Inc. The wind turbines, made by General Electric Co., generate 169.5 megawatts of power, enough to serve more than 55,000 homes.

Earth State: China's Grime Belt: Air pollution at its peak

Water

Freshwater resources comprise of only 0.7% of the global water reservoir (97.5% is salt water). Climatic variations, as a result of GHG and Carbon emissions have an immediate impact on the hydrological cycle - with annual frequency alterations in floods and droughts, not to mention the alarming decremental pattern in freshwater availability.

The incremental variability in the climatic and hydrologic cycle will have an irreversible impact on the water cycle, water availability, water allocation, and demand at the global, regional, basin, and local levels. Water resource management will be of critical importance as new climatic uncertainties are introduced.

land

The global surge in temperature has a telling impact on the polar ice - resulting in the rising sea levels.The low lying areas around the world are already being eaten up by the ice melt.

Climatic change has a direct bearing on the world's vegetation zones with boundaries of grassland, forests and shrubland being redefined with every passing season.These zonal alterations in the vegetation can trigger a mass movement of people away from the arid regions - leading to a catastrophic overcrowding in our towns and cities.

The ecological balance of pests could also change if the vegetation zones are altered.This could bring about an increase in disease levels.

Air

Fossil fuel combustion pumps some of the most toxic Greenhouse gases (GHGs)into our atmosphere - Carbon dioxide, Methane and nitrous oxide(No2). The accumulation of these GHGs in our atmosphere leads to the warming of lower layers, resulting in the much feared ozone knock-out. Every household in the world is contributing towards this toxic punch on our air.

Apart from GHGs, fossil fuel combustion also generates conventional air pollutants - carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, carbonaceous aerosols (“soot”), nitrogen oxides and Sulphur dioxide.Human health and our fragile ecosystem are at the receiving end of secondary pollutants such as ozone, particulate Sulphate, nitrate and organic matter.

Waste

Waste management has been the focus of environmental watchdogs - Waste based energy is a potential reducer of GHG emissions. As governments across continents grapple with their Carbon footprints, Waste industry is yet to be fully utilized towards carbon and GHG reduction.

Waste minimization, recycling, and reuse has been on the rise across the globe- leading to a reduced Carbon & GHG emission and drastic reduction in the use of fossil fuels.Recycling is an integral part of waste management systems and a fundamental waste management tool. Recycling materials such as paper, cardboard, metal and glass can help to limit resource consumption and achieve energy savings.

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