In recent times, environment and sustainability have caught the attention of various sections of society as issues threatening the very fabric of global business and polity. Climate change as a major environmental challenge is now at the centre stage of attention by world leaders, academia,...

Excess water and energy consumption, unplanned urbanization, and consumption patterns may form the key indicators of future climate mitigation. Entrepreneurship-based ventures in energy and agribusiness with strong community focus coupled with traditional knowledge processes can go a long way in...

Environmental issues, development concerns and sustainability have become a major interest area for society as critical issues for economic growth and societal development. The recent Rio 20 summit in 2012 has strengthened the need for building sustainable development as an integral part of...

Noise pollution, in the recent times, has been well recognized as one of the major trepidations that impact the quality of life in urban areas across the globe. Kolhapur, an ancient city of India, is rapidly emerging as industrialized and urbanized city and has started facing severe noise...

The toxicity of free cyanide (ie sodium cyanide) to the freshwater fish <I>Catla catla</I> was studied using static bioassay method. The LC₅₀ in 96 h was found to be 30 ml/L. Behavioural changes when exposed to lethal concentration of free cyanide showed increased opercular movement, increased surface...</i>

Climate change impacts are being felt in many parts of the world and have become an issue of major concern. Tropical countries particularly those in the Asian region are at greater risk and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change as indicated by the report of IPCC. With regard to India there...

Growth in automobile sector is considered as an indicator of good economy. Post liberalization, India has opened doors for various businesses and automobile sector in particular, benefited due to foreign investment on Indian soil. The industry has grown into leaps and bounds. According to Nomura...

While the world has been making rapid strides in economic development since the last few decades, the impact of business related activities (products and processes) has created a significant impact on energy and environmental resources across the world. The 1980's saw for the first emerging...