Environmental issues in Asia

Developing countries face severe environmental issues as the rapid frugal and population growth had created serious accessible and environmental problems which if left unattended can bring about very serious consequences. Some of these burning environmental issues faced by these Asian regions are the deforestation, global warming, advertize and peeing system taint, limited safe potable wet etc. apart from this manipulation of the raw(a) resources and using unhealthy ways and means for trainingal purposes is slowly destroying the resources of these nations which are of serious concern and needs immediate steps by the politics and non political organizations to protect and rescue them from extinction.Two main problems that I wish to discuss in this look paper is air pollution and the increasing deficit in drinking body of water supply which is a great threat to the nations over each(prenominal) economic development. India is a fast developing country and its growth in th e IT and industrial sector over the years is abundant. With the per capita income increasing with the sudden boom in industrial and technological sectors purchasing reason has increased. Easy EMI and retail option alter almost anyone to get a vehicle and as the result traffic congestion, air pollution and noise pollution etc have increased thereby endangering the social unit atmosphere and paving way to global warming.Water is the elixir of life we all know but although the humans is third filled with water drinking water is available in limited quantity. India largely depends on monsoon rainfalls for it agriculture and underground drinking water resources. Due to environmental issues like global warming, air pollution, industrial wastes, use of fertilizers etc result in less rainfall. Moreover the little rainfall received is wasted as it reaches the ocean without any proper delivery methods. The existing dams and water reservoirs are hold poorly and hence little water collec ted due to seasonal rains are wasted. Hence an emergency invent to preserve this resource is necessary and steps to minimize air pollution should also be undertaken.Land usage in IndiaArea of the country 3287260sq.kmstillable area 1839560sq.kmsCultivated land area 1697000sq.kmsPopulationTotal population 1038056000Rural 71% urban 29%(www.indiastat.com)Water resourcesInternal renewable water 1260540 million cubic metersTotal renewable water 1907760 million cubic metersWater useTotal withdrawal 500000 million cubic metersAgriculture 92%Domestic 5%Industrial 3%IrrigationIrrigation potential 1135120 sq. kmsLand under irrigation 501010 sq. kmsSurface irrigation 493300 sq. kmsArea irrigated with surface water 40.5%Area irrigated with ground water 53%( research paper on survey of Indian resources 2005)The above facts all the way state the environmental condition of this great nation. The need for ground water for irrigation only is almost 53% and this ground water level is diminishing today due to lack of rains and improper irrigation methods. The surface water again is becoming contaminate because of unhygienic and improper maintenance and preservation methods. Further use of chemicals and pesticides for industry and agriculture has passing begrimed both surface and ground water. When agriculture uses highly toxic pesticides it destroys not only the soil but also the water underneath.Some of the reasons for water scarcity in India arerising demand for water as population increases over extraction of surface and ground level water delay in completion of developmental projects due to lack of cash in hand and political pressure or instable governments contamination of water resources due to the increased human impact globalization and industrial development polluting air ad water thereby altering urban climate Etc. there is a huge demand for water in the years to come especially tutelage in mind the population the demand seems to be a nightmare.In almost all p arts of India water deficiencies show an increasing trend and the superfluous show a decreasing trend Four states and one union territory have no surplus water The availability of water result reduce one fifth in three decades Government role to curb further water shortageFrom time to time government plays a major part in implementing measures to check this water scarcity. Development projects like building dams, reservoirs, cleaning tanks and increasing awareness to store and use drinking water sensibly is creation undertaken. State and central governments join together and use the allotted funds to implement such projects. But political pressure, unstable government and lack of funds create a void in these projects which is either drop awayped or not put into practice wholly. Moreover bribery in all fields curbs the growth and development of these projects.Although many NGOS and non governmental organizations and avocation establishments try to fund these projects the funds a re highly misused or mishandled by faulty politicians. Balanced growth in both agriculture and industry is needed for a countries overall performance and development. But industry is developing in India in a faster pace and it looks like agriculture is neglected. Plans to curb air pollution are needed desperately as it affects the rain and overall climatic condition of the nation. More plants should be planted and forests should be conserved and all measures to save rain water undertaken. Rain water glean was seriously implemented in some states and the result is yet to be seen. The roads and the infrastructure is very poor and nock up the slightest rain causes flash floods. puritanical drainage and town planning is missing in cities like Mumbai and Chennai.Great awareness of the results of such negligence should be spread around and slew should be educated as to the affects of global warming and air pollution. Individuals should take this mission in their hands to ensure safet y for future generation. Every successful business concern should adopt one area or town to implement development projects like planting trees, cleaning drinking water reservoirs and dams etc. individualistics for their part should maintain hygiene and prevent wastage of water.Governments should curb the vehicles promotion by making strict laws against easy availability of driving license and first-rate or punishment if driving unchecked vehicles against air and noise pollution. Industries should be made to dispose their chemicals and smoke safely so as not to pollute the air and water. Strict laws and cancellation of their industrial license should be enacted. If everyone could use water sensibly and avoid polluting substances India would become a super power rich in natural resources and hygiene.Short full term practical solutionsKeeping the surroundings clean and maintaining a social responsibility to preserve and conserve our natural resources is every individuals imminent re sponsibility Creating social awareness of this burning issue among the general public by conducting seminars, student programs and through entertainment to educate even the uneducated and down trodden To keep water bodies clean and check for pollution from nearby factories and industries Proper recycle of industrial wastes Undeterred implementation of government development schemes Strict implementation of anti pollution laws Increasing facilities in public transport and curtailing the use of private transport facilities Planting more trees Long term practical solutionsgeneral infrastructure of the cities and towns should be properly planned and implemented keeping the long term benefit in mind strict adhesion to herbal petrol and enabling gas or pollution pardon fuel regular pollution control checks in vehicles and factories strict laws against faulty companies which unload industrial waste into water bodies building tanks, dams and reservoirs to save the excess rain water from reaching the sea soil promotion and banning chemical pesticides in agriculture organic farming should be encouraged and promoted funds must be erect aside for developmental projects awareness for the need for funds should be created among NRI and all steps to utilize these funds properly should be undertaken social organizations, business establishments and individuals should be encouraged to undertake or adopt certain social duties to minimize government pressure Singapore is the worlds second free economy and second most competitive Asian economy. It is the best committed countries with a robust infrastructure to suit some other century or so. Globally connected, top ranking business environment, with stable infrastructure and diverse world class business solutions has made Singapore the top ranked and most preferred business ground. Free trade will definitely enable people from all over the world to throng Singapore but how does it maintain its resources against the growing dem and, how is it possible for this small nation to keep its streets and water bodies clean and vehicles free from polluting the atmosphere.With a total land area of only 699.0 sq. km together with the mainland and other small islands surrounding it has a annual rainfall of about 2,136 mm. the nonmigratory population is 4,483,900 and mainly consist of immigrants from neighboring Asian countries like china and India. The literacy rate above 15 years is 95% and the per capita GDP is S$ 44,666. press force in this country is 2,367,300 and the unemployment rate is just 3.4%.( http//www.sedb.com/edb/sg/en_uk/index/why_singapore/singapore_rankings.html )The country synthesis report on urban air quality management conducted in 2006 clearly states the measures taken by Singapore to prevent or restrict air pollution. The ambient AQ is regularly monitored with the help of 14 air monitoring machines pose across the island of Singapore. This monitoring has aided in the review of pollution contr ol measures and this has given a positive result in controlling air pollution in the country. AQ monitoring methods used are based on the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The offenders were prosecuted and were required to take remedial action.Since 1971 many laws are set up to maintain clean air focusing much on vehicular pollution and industrialization. The EPCA combines laws for air, water and noise pollution and gives a legislative manakin to control pollution of the environment. Lead petrol was stopped and slowly the level of sulfur from diesel was also reduced considerably to control and reduce liberation from vehicles.Ultra low sulfur diesel was introduced to implement euro 4 emission standard and it took effect from October 2006. Air quality in Singapore is the best in the world and it was possible only through strict measures taken by the government to control emission and resolve different forms of pollution. Green plan 2012 is another great step undertaken to further improve the quality of the environment for the years to come.(http//app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/category_sub.asp?cid=29 )Highly compatible and well maintained reservoirs catch every drop of rain water and this is utilized by almost half of Singapore uses this water. New projects to build new dams and reservoirs desalination plants, etc are also are being developed. To aid in this mission MEWater is set up which is high quality water received from water reclamation from 2003. Sustainability and cleanliness of water supply and environment is maintained well as Singapore stands tall as a very good example of how we should conserve and preserve our natural resources for a better tomorrow.It is clearly evident that Singapore has successfully implemented anti pollutant measures and even though its economy is growing fast the infrastructure and the low pollution levels are unchanged. There is enough water to meet all the growing needs and the greenery and the cleanliness stands pr oof of the people commitment to make their country a higher power standing out and setting an example to all other nations. Asian countries like India and china can take this as an example and with proper coordination with this country try to implement such strict rules in their country too. Finally it is a joint responsibility of both the government and the individuals and they should both commit themselves to make a better, cleaner and pollution free nation not only for us but also to our future generations.ReferenceSurvey of Indian resources research paper submitted to the Annamalai Open University. Indiawww.indiastat.comhttp//www.sedb.com/edb/sg/en_uk/index/why_singapore/singapore_rankings.htmlhttp//app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/category_sub.asp?cid=29