Ciphering of greenhouse gases from constructed wetlands in Lucknow (U. P. India)
Department of Civil Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow, 226021, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(01), 634–640
Publication history:
Received on 27 August 2024; revised on 04 October 2024; accepted on 07 October 2024
Abstract:
This study evaluates how greenhouse gases (GHGs) contribute to global warming, drawing attention to the substantial effect of human activity on GHG concentrations in the atmosphere. The lower atmosphere warms as a consequence of the absorption as well as the emission of thermal infrared radiation by greenhouse gases, which are both naturally occurring and created by human beings. Since the 1950s, it has been determined that carbon dioxide (CO2) contributes a vital part in tweaking the environmental conditions, with other gases which include methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and CFCs also playing a significant role. India is the third-biggest producer of greenhouse gases (GHGs) due to its enormous population and fast economic growth. This study looks into the GHG emissions from manmade wetlands (CWs) and seasonal assessments conducted in Lucknow and the neighboring wetlands. The emissions of nitrous oxide and methane from CWs are computed using particular formulas and parameters. Utilizing particular formulas and parameters, the emissions of methane and nitrous oxide from CWs are computed. The results emphasize the significance of efficient management techniques such as hydrological control, organic matter control, intermittent drying, shading, adding biochar, and hybrid systems in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from wetlands. The mitigation of the ecological consequences of chemical warfare and the fight against global warming necessitates these protocols.
Keywords:
Greenhouse gas; Constructed Wetlands; Methane; Carbon Di-Oxide; Nitrous Oxide; Surface Flow; IPCC; BOD
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