Pollution and Degradation for Prelims

Volatile Organic Molecules: VOCs are carbon-containing chemicals released by petrol and diesel vehicles. They impact air quality and human health. VOCs can […]

Impact of Stubble Burning: Reduced Lung Function: Pollution from stubble burning has significantly reduced lung function and was particularly harmful

Black Carbon (BC): Black carbon(BC) is a short-lived climate pollutant. It is the second-largest contributor to warming the planet after carbon

Methane: Methane (CH4) is a colourless, odourless, and highly flammable gas composed of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms. Methane

Pollen: Pollen is a fine yellowish powder that is transported from plant to plant by the wind, by birds, by insects or