donald bren school of environmental science

The energy source that we actually choose depends on various factors like the cost, the ease with which it is available, the efficiency of the technology available and the environmental damage that will be caused by using that sourc..

The energy source that we actually choose depends on various factors like the cost, the ease with which it is available, the efficiency of the technology available and the environmental damage that will be caused by using that source. It is thus debatable as to whether any source of ener..

Developing varieties of wider adaptability will help stabilize crop production under unfavourable environmental condition..

Environmental problems like depletion of the ozone layer and waste disposal are issues that have to be dealt with serious concer..

Introduction - Health is considered to be the state of perfect functioning of body and mind, unhindered by diseases. Disease is the malfunctioning of the organism or a part of it due to infection, inherent weakness or environmental stress that upsets the normal physiological functioning o..

All around us we see different organisms belonging to different species. Within each species too, no two individuals are identical to each other. Variation may be defined as differences among individuals of a species. Asexual reproduction produces identical offspring called clones and identical tw..

Electricity is obtained from flowing water. Water from the dam is allowed to flow through the tunnels at a high pressure. Turbines convert the potential energy of the water into electrical energy. About 23,800 MW of energy is generated by hydel power in India. Hydel power requires construction of b..

All round us we see different organisms from the lowest forms to the highest. Species differ from each other. However, the variation we focus relates to the differences among individuals of a species. No two individuals are identical to each other. While we acquire a common body design, subtle cha..

It makes the study of such a wide variety of organisms easy. It projects before us a good picture of all life forms at a glance. It helps us understand the interrelationship among different groups of organisms. It serves as a base for the development of other biological sciences..

Question: What are Biosphere reserves? Answer: Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas with major objectives such as: Conservation of diversity and integrity of plants Promotion of ecological conservation Creation of awareness about environmental aspects and..