Environmental laws
Environment protection
Definition of Natural Environment
Environment is a unit of naturally existing biotic means living and non biotic means non living components which has an influence on living organisms.
What is Natural environment
In simple words environment means everything around us which is natural and essential for survival such as other living organisms ,water,air,soil ,weather etc .
Why is it important to protect environment ?
- Prevention of Air, Water and soil pollution contribute to create clean environment for improving public health .
- Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions helps to deal with global warming effects such as rising temperatures and sea level ,extreme weather events and ecological disruption
- Promotion of sustainable use of natural resources develop responsibility to ensure their availability for future generation.
- Conservation and protection of biodiversity enhance ecosystem ensuring the continued provision of ecosystem services that are vital for human well-being and environmental health.
How to protect environment
Environment protection is crucial for ensuring a healthier planet for current and future generations. It involves variety of strategies and individual, community, and policy-level actions for preserving nature resources,reducing pollution and promoting sustainability.
Steps for protecting the Environment
1)REDUCING,REUSING RECYCLING
2)Using natural resources judiciously
3) Supporting local and national policies
aiming at protecting the environment
4) Enforcing Environmental Regulations
5) Encouraging practices that balance economic growth with environmental protection.
Environmental laws in India
In India for addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development a comprehensive framework is been formed by various central and state agencies.
Key environmental laws and regulations
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986:
Aims at protecting environment and improving and safeguarding the environment.
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981:
Aims at preventing ,controlling and abating air pollution
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974:
Aims at preventing and controlling water pollution and maintaining or restoring wholesomeness of water
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
Aims at Regulating the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes and providing conservation for forest and matters connected therewith
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:
Aims at conserving,protecting and maintaining wildlife and matters connected therewith .
The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010:
Aims at providing an establishment of NGT ,specialized forum to address and resolve environmental issues effectively.
The Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008:
Aims at Regulating the management and handling of hazardous waste, including its disposal and transboundary movement.
The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2022
Aims at taking steps to minimise generation of plastic waste ,to prevent littering of plastic waste ,to ensure segregated storage of plastic waste and handling over this waste
The Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006
Aims at imposing certain restrictions and prohibitions on projects and activities by assessing their potentials impact on environment before approval.
In conclusion ,safeguarding The environment is a collective responsibility of individuals ,communities, businesses and governments for ensuring the survival of our planet 🌎 and future generations 👶
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