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  Impact of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on the Growth, Vermicomposting Efficiency and Nutritional Status of Vermicompost through Eisenia fetida Goyal A et al. (2023) The advent of nanotechnology has led to the presence of an enormous amount of nanoparticles (NPs) in the environment, especially in the soil where earthworms, the major megafaunal species, are continuously exposed to these NPs. The present study focuses on the impact of iron oxide NPs on the vermicomposting efficiency of Eisenia fetida. The worms were exposed to iron oxide NPs of sizes 30 nm and 100 nm at different concentrations (250, 500, 750, and 1000 mg kg-1 of soil) spiked in artificial soil. The maximum increase in earthworm’s weight of 4.10% was observed at a concentration of 250 mg kg-1 of soil for the iron oxide NPs of 30 nm size and the highest increase in weight of 11.50% was observed in the case of 100 nm size at a concentration of 750 mg kg-1 of soil. In the treatment containing a combination of iron oxide NP...

  Cities in the Global Plastics Treaty In February 2022, at the resumed fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), a historic resolution (resolution 5/14) was adopted to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment with the ambition to complete the negotiations by end of 2024. The instrument is to be based on a comprehensive approach that addresses the full life cycle of plastic. The INC will consider how to promote sustainable production and consumption of plastics from product design to environmentally sound waste management through resource efficiency and circular economy approaches. The rapidly increasing levels of plastic pollution represent a serious global environmental issue that negatively impacts the environmental, social, economic and health dimensions of sustainable development. Under a business-as-usual scenario and in the absence of necessary interventions, the amount of plastic...

  WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2023 5th June 2023 ESA TEAM #BeatPlasticPollution Although plastic has many useful applications, we have developed a dependence on single-use plastic goods, which has negative effects on the environment, society, the economy, and our health. One million plastic bottles are bought globally every minute, and up to five trillion plastic bags are used annually. Half of all plastic manufactured is intended for single-use applications, meaning it will only be used once before being discarded. In today's world, plastics, particularly microplastics, are everywhere. They are accumulating in the fossil record of the planet and serving as a symbol of the Anthropocene, the period of time we are now in. They even gave their name to the PLASTISPHERE, a brand-new marine microbial home..... ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ARCHIVES is happy to share the vision of WHO on the need to manage the plastic pollution. You can dive into the causes and ways to manage the plastic being p...

INTERNATIONAL BIODIVERSITY DAY 2023 Biodiversity is more than simply the collection of plants and animals on earth; it is about local ecosystems and promoting healthy conditions for organisms to thrive.  LETS PLEDGE TO RESTORE OUR BIODIVERSITY. PUBLISH WITH US www.envsciarch.com  

  Manik Gupta*, Neha Mahajan** *Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry,  Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Chandigarh **Ryan International School, Chandigarh The environment is a critical component of the Earth's natural systems that supports all life on the planet. Without a healthy environment, human survival and well-being are at risk. But with modernisation, environmental problems are increasingly affecting our planet, human health, biodiversity, and the economy. Climate change, pollution, deforestation and the loss of biodiversity are just a few of the critical environmental issues that our world is currently facing.  Climate change, for instance, is causing more frequent and severe natural disasters, such as heatwaves, droughts, and flooding, which threaten the survival of both flora and fauna. Pollution, on the other hand, harms the air, water, and soil, polluting the environment and can have significant negative effects on human health, the natural world, and t...

  Mriginder Singh Asstt Master at Sainik School Kapurthala Kapurthala, Punjab, India Microplastics Microplastics are small particles of plastic that measure less than 5 mm in length. These plastics come from various sources such as broken-down larger plastics and microbeads in personal care products. They are found in the oceans, freshwater bodies, and even in the air we breathe. The impact of microplastics on the environment is well-documented. However, recent studies have also highlighted their potential ill effects on health. Microplastics can enter our bodies through ingestion, inhalation, and even through the skin. These have been found in the blood of fetuses as well. They have been found in our food, drinking water, and even in the air we breathe. Once inside our bodies, microplastics can cause inflammation, oxidative stress, and even affect the functioning of our immune system. Role of Students Students have a significant role to play in minimizing the impact of microplasti...

  Why Microplastics are of Concern ? Dr. Zorawar Singh Plastics' extensive usage and abuse have resulted in major environmental degradation concerns that must be addressed immediately. One of the most frequent forms of marine trash found in our seas and lakes is plastic. Plastic trash may be of any size or shape. Microplastics are plastic particles that are fewer than five millimetres in length. These minute fragments might take decades or more to disintegrate completely. As a result, it is critical to monitor plastic consumption and disposal. Microplastics are microscopic plastic particles that are produced as a result of commercial product development as well as the breakdown of bigger plastics. Microplastics, as a contaminant, can be hazardous to both human and animal health. These can be primary or secondary microplastics.  Primary microplastics are defined as any plastic pieces or particles that are 5.0 mm or smaller before entering the environment. These include clothing...

  ENVIRONMENTAL  SCIENCE   ARCHIVES  📙  EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS  (As on 08/05/2023) ESA has a rich and diverse Editorial Board Members from different countries with more than 20 genius minds working behind the website for presenting the best researches in the field of environmental sciences. I warm-heartedly welcome the new members of the Editorial Board, and thank them for accepting my invitation to join ESA Editorial Board. The journal also has more than 5 Academic Board Members for their continuous feedback about the quality of the published research papers. Feedback received from researchers and Editorial Board Members for the journal has propelled us to expand and move briskly. Further, the growing popularity of ESA can be witnessed by the e-mails we receive from the scientists to serve the journal as EBMs and reviewers. EDITOR IN CHIEF Dr. Zorawar Singh Associate Professor Department of Zoology Khalsa College Amritsar, India 143001 environmentalscien...