As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, the decarbonization of buildings has emerged as a critical solution. Buildings are responsible for a significant share of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with carbon dioxide (CO2) being the primary culprit. In this article, we will explore the importance of buildings decarbonization, the…
I am thrilled that I writing this post. In our family, we do not have the habit of keeping pets. But as my brother and sister-in-law got one for them, Mario, a Golden Retriever, it did not took a lot of time to accept the new life around us. National Geographic explains the concept of…
Basics of GHGs and its Component Gases Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are gases in the Earth’s atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect, leading to climate change. The main GHGs include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and fluorinated gases. CO2 is the most prevalent greenhouse gas, accounting for approximately 76%…
Democracy is a government of the people, by the people and for the people Abraham Lincoln In any democracy, people exercise their power to choose the leaders of their choice through a fair and regular elections. Voting in/out the representatives is crucial for democratic development (you can study more on this subject through this MOOC…
Mental health has gained significant attention in recent years, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. We often downplay mental health issues and make it a taboo as opposed to physical health. Fortunately, The well-being of individuals and communities has become a priority as governments recognize the profound impact mental health has on overall…
Recently, for our company’s event, I planned to develop a lottery app that will randomly select the winners from the list. So, I immediately built a react application with random number generator code using Math.random() without any second thought and worked on functionality. During demo of this application, my HR asked if the application can…
During COVID, I was attending a month-long weekend fellowship program that invited participants to discuss, act and follow sustainable practices’ in our day-to-day life. The name of the program is Sustainability Ambassadorship by Global Shapers Community. The program highlighted topics from Sustainable Menstruation to Zero Waste Lifecycle to Green Washing to Sustainable Clothing, many of…
Sustainability has become an increasingly important concept in today’s world, as we strive to find ways to protect our environment and ensure the well-being of future generations. It encompasses a range of practices and principles that aim to create a balance between social, economic, and environmental factors. In this article, we will explore the three…
The global average temperature is one of the important measures to estimate the progress towards the goal set during the Paris Agreement. While developed nations are not taking the blame for the rise in temperatures for leveraging significant economic growth during Industrial Revolution in the last century, we must affirm their contribution to the increased…
Genre: Self-Help I read this book unexpectedly and found to be a good read. The book is a story of Go-Getter Joe and his quest to become successful. A genuine success. Knowledge or skills can achieve success to a certain level. Authors call that as stratospheric success. But for someone to become extremely successful in…