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Environment Words | TERMS A acid rain - the precipitation of dilute solutions of strong mineral acids, formed by the mixing in the atmosphere of various industrial pollutants -- primarily sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides -- with naturally occurring oxygen and water vapor. aerosols - a suspension of small liquid or solid particles in gas. air pollution - toxic or radioactive gases or particulate matter introduced into the atmosphere, usually as a result of human activity. alternative energy - energy that is not popularly used and is usually environmentally sound, such as solar or wind energy (as opposed to fossil fuels). alternative fibers - fibers produced from non-wood sources for use in paper making. alternative fuels - transportation fuels other than gasoline or diesel. Includes natural gas, methanol, and electricity.

Environment Days | Environmental Days Calendar January January 1: Global Family Day January 25: National Voters day, National Tourism Day

Do you Know? | The state animal of Chandigarh is "Herpestes Edwardsi" aka ‘The Indian Grey Mongoose’. The state bird of Chandigarh is "Ocyceros Birotris" aka ‘The Indian Grey Hornbill’. The state flower of Chandigarh is "Butea Frondosa" aka " Dhak Flower".

Environment Tips | Cold washes can save more than 80% on energy consumption, since most of the energy used actually goes into heating up the water. Powering your home with solar panels can reduce your electric bills, shrink your carbon footprint and increase your home's value. Install a water efficient showerhead, water heaters, invest in green energy/ green building and use LED light bulbs.

Booklets | Chandigarh Development Plan (Size: 20.0 MB, Format: PDF, Language: English) Booklet on Central Ground Water Board(Size: 3.02 MB, Format: PDF, Language: English)Booklet on Heritage Trees of Chandigarh Hazardous Waste Report 2008-2009 Single Use Plastic and Thermocol Ban in Chandigarh - A Pictorial Guidebook (Oct,2019)(Size: 3.9 MB, Format: PDF, Language: English) Native Trees of Chandigarh (Size:

ENVIS | Mr. Saurabh Kumar, IFSDirector,Department of Environment Chandigarh Administration2nd Floor, Paryavaran BhawanMadhya Marg, Sector 19-B,U.T. Chandigarh.Tel : 0172-2700284 Fax : 0172-2700284Email : direnvchandigarh[at]gmail[dot]comcf-chd[at]chd[dot]nic[dot]inMr. Anup Kumar Soni, IFSAddl. Director, Department of EnvironmentChandigarh Administration2nd Floor, Paryavaran BhawanMadhya Marg, Sector 19-B,U.T. Chandigarh.Tel : 0172-2700065