Up to 399 mV bioelectricity generated by a rice paddy-planted microbial fuel cell assisted with a blue-green algal cathode

Environmental Chemistry Letters - Microbial fuel cells are used as an alternative source of energy and for microbial degradation of waste and pollutants. Different types of microbial fuel cells...     

Managing natural resources with eco-friendly technologies for sustainable rural development: a case of Garhwal Himalaya

Traditional Central Himalaya societies face a range of socio-economic and environmental problems. The potential of science and technology has not yet been adequately and appropriately harnessed to overcome the development constraints posed by the fragile Himalayan environment. Thus there is a need for large-scale establishment of technology resource centers. The Garhwal Unit of GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development established rural technology demonstration and training centers in three different agroecological zones between 550 and 2200 m asl and in 13–15 locations, with suitable technologies based on appropriate use and management of locally available bio-resources that ensure people participation. About 35 on-site training courses were organised for about 2329 participants. The participants were given on-site demonstrations, training and technical know-how on various technologies, to enable farmers to better understand problems faced during implementation of new technologies for sustainable management of natural resources. An action research framework and training manuals were also developed in consideration of local socio-economic condition. The documentation and analysis of research (quantitative and qualitative) and data related to cost–benefit analysis of the technologies adopted by farmers generated through this study has created wider sharing of farmer training outputs, at farm level, amongst the scientific communities and with policy planners.     

Mercury in coal from south eastern coalfield and mercury partitioning at sub-critical coal-fired power plant

Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management - India is considered as one of the major mercury emitters of the world. Coal combustion in power plants is the foremost source of mercury emissions....     

Evaluation of physico-chemical and structural properties of biochar produced from pyrolysis of urban biowaste

Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management - Understanding proper utilization and evaluation of biowaste materials in any metropolitan city across the world is crucial with respect to...     

Review and synthesis of climate change studies in the Himalayan region

Environment, Development and Sustainability - There are a few regions in the world, where climate change impacts are more intense than other regions of the world, and Himalaya is the case. The...