Hyderabad (T)

How Raindrops Could Save Rupees

Rainwater could save people in India a bucket of money, according to a new study by scientists looking at NASA satellite data

Publication Date:

30/06/2015

Source: NASA

Tags:

Water Harvesting, Urban Water Harvesting, NASA, India, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad (T), Calcutta (T), Mumbai, Srinagar (D), Rainfall, Irrigation

Water Resources

Ecosystem services from rainwater harvesting in India

Availability of a safe and reliable water supply is an issue in developing nations, including India. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is a site-specific source control used to satisfy human, agricultural, and safety demands for water. This study analyzed the effects of capturing rainwater for a 12.5 year period (Jan 1999–Jun 2011) to provide three ecosystem services: water supplementation for indoor use, water supplementation for food production and groundwater recharge (GWR). A hydrologic analysis was completed using satellite rainfall data and a water balance approach. Two demand scenarios, indoor and outdoor, were considered, with water in excess of demand and storage directed to recharge groundwater. An economic analysis quantified RWH system net present value. The results indicated significant ecosystem services benefits were possible from RWH in India. Contributed by the author: Daniel Trevor Stout ; Original Source: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1573062X.2015.1049280?journal...

Publication Date:

21/06/2015

Author(s): Daniel Trevor Stout, Thomas C. Walsh, Steven J. Burian

Source: Urban Water Journal

pp:

1-13

Tags:

Water Harvesting, India, Ecosystem Services, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad (T), Delhi, Bangalore (T), Srinagar (T), Irrigation, Food Security, Rainfall Pattern, Urban Water Supply, Water Demand, Water Conservation, Groundwater Recharge

Air Pollution

Hyderabad air not fit for inhaling

HYDERABAD: At a time when the national capital is under fire for its rapidly escalating air pollution levels, it turns out, the 'atmosphere' back home isn't very pleasant either.

Publication Date:

04/06/2015

Author(s): Sudipta Sengupta

Source: Times Of India (Hyderabad)

Tags:

Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad (T), Air Pollution, Telangana, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Environmentalists, Health Effects, Vehicular Pollution, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)

Water Resources

Green brigade files fresh plea to save Hussainsagar

The city's green brigade continued its desperate attempts to save the iconic Hussainsagar on Wednesday by submitting a fresh Special Leave Petition (SLP) with the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Sou

Publication Date:

28/05/2015

Source: Times Of India (Hyderabad)

Tags:

Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad (T), Hussain Sagar, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Environmentalists, High Court, Water Resources

Environment

NGT issues notice to CRDA on Capital city project

Notices served on MoEF, A.P. govt., CRDA

Publication Date:

28/05/2015

Author(s): Vidya Venkat

Source: Hindu (Hyderabad)

Tags:

Andhra Pradesh, Krishna, Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Hyderabad (T), Urbanisation, Infrastructure Development, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF)

Animal Care

Hyderabad bird flu is replica of C’garh outbreak

Was April’s avian influenza outbreak Hyderabad’s first encounter with the deadly virus?

Publication Date:

27/05/2015

Source: Hindu (Hyderabad)

Tags:

Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad (T), Birds, Avian Flu, Influenza, Animal Diseases, Animal Care

Climate Change

Question raised in Rajya on highest emission of greenhouse gases from domestic sector, 30/04/2015

The questions raised were the following:

(a) whether it is a fact that the homes are responsible for the highest emission of greenhouse gases; and

Publication Date:

30/04/2015

Source: Rajya Sabha

Tags:

Climate Change, Green House Gases, Parliament, India, Urban Air Quality, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore (T), Chennai (T), Hyderabad (T), Ahmedabad (T), Global Warming, Industrial Pollution

Solid Waste

NGT Rap Spurs TS into Action on Solid Waste

Having received stick from the National Green Tribunal a few days ago over lack of proper facilities to treat and dispose of solid waste in municipal areas in Telangana, the state government propos

Publication Date:

19/02/2015

Source: New Indian Express (Hyderabad)

Tags:

Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad (T), Waste Treatment, Waste Disposal, Telangana, Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan (Total Sanitation Campaign), Landfill, Solid Waste

Air Pollution

PCB blamed for rise in vehicular pollution

A recent report that conferred upon Hyderabad the dubious distinction of recording the highest level of vehicular pollution in the country has left city environmentalists alarmed.

Publication Date:

17/02/2015

Source: Times Of India (Hyderabad)

Tags:

Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad (T), Air Pollution, Vehicular Pollution, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Forests, Environmentalists

Solid Waste