The challenge of conservation is to understand the complex connections among natural resources and balance resource use with protection to ensure an adequate supply for… Read More »The 4 Main Reasons for Conservation and Causes of Conservation Conflicts
Conservation is sustainable use and protection of natural resources including plants, animals, mineral deposits, soils, clean water, clean air, and fossil fuels such as coal,… Read More »Types of Conservation, Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources
Recycling is the collection, processing, and reuse of materials that would otherwise be thrown away. Materials ranging from precious metals to broken glass, from old… Read More »Recycling as a Method of Environmental Pollution Control
Pollution is usually brought about by the addition of waste products of human activities to the environment. When the waste products are not efficiently assimilated,… Read More »Classification of Pollutants and their Impact on the Environment
The following are the four (4) main types of pollution; 1. Air Pollution Human contamination of Earth’s atmosphere can take many forms and has existed… Read More »The Four (4) Main Types of Pollution
Pollution of the environment is one of the most horrible ecological crises the world is subjected to, today. The environment (Air, Land or Soil and… Read More »Meaning of Pollution, Primary and Secondary Effects of Pollution
In 1850, 60% of the working population in the US was engaged in agriculture. By the year 1950 it was 4%. Today it is 2%.… Read More »Disadvantages of Biotechnology on Agriculture
While the general belief is that genetically -engineered herbicide and pesticide crops are environmentally- friendly because they require less herbicide and pesticide applications, the reality… Read More »Disadvantages of Biotechnology the Environment
The general impression with advancement in biotechnology is that it is safe and a panacea to world’s problems. Recently, however, a detailed review of biotechnology… Read More »Disadvantages of Biotechnology Health and Healthcare Delivery
Industrial biotechnology thrives to boost manufacturing outputs, create more jobs and at the same time minimize anthropogenic impact on the environment. This goal is achieved… Read More »Benefits of Biotechnology Application to Industrial Production
As already described in preceding Units, several crops have been genetically engineered to be more productive, grow on zero-till land and to be pest (insect… Read More »Benefits of Biotechnology Application to Agriculture
Advantages of biotechnology application to environmental health may be considered from the standpoint of the different advances that have been made in the different sectors… Read More »Advantages of Biotechnology Application to Environmental Health
In its simplest form, merit denotes advantage while demerit denotes disadvantage, at least in the context of our discussion in this unit. Advantage has been… Read More »Merits and Demerits of Biotechnology
What is a Contaminated Land? Land may be said to be contaminated when there are substances in, on or under it that actually, or potentially,… Read More »Application of Biotechnology to Remediation of Contaminated Land Sites
Air Pollution Abatement Air pollution is the presence in larger than normal concentrations of chemicals, particulate matter and biological materials that cause harm or discomfort… Read More »Application of Biotechnology to Air and Water Pollution Control
Genetically-modified Food Microorganism such as bacteria and fungi in collaboration with worms play vital roles in creating and maintaining soil fertility. When animals, plants or… Read More »Application of Biotechnology to Food Production and Preservation
Preventive Methods Disease prevention implies activities designed to protect patients or other members of the public from actual or potential health threats and their harmful… Read More »The Traditional and Biotechnological Methods of Pests and Diseases
Diseases are spread through several means including infected body fluids such as blood, faeces, vomit, saliva and nasal secretions. Pathogenic objects include microorganisms, poisons, pollutants… Read More »Pest and Disease Control and Preventive Methods
