Kaushik, Anubha.
Basics of Environment and Ecology.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (155 pages)
Cover -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1 Environment and Ecology -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Scope -- 1.3 Importance of Environment -- 1.4 Need for Public Awareness -- 1.5 Concept of Ecology and Ecosystem -- 1.6 Balanced Ecosystem -- Chapter 2 Human Impacts on Environment -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Major Aspects of Human Activities -- 2.3 Effects of Human Activities on Environment -- Chapter 3 Environmental Impact Assessment and Sustainable Development -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) -- 3.3 Sustainable Development -- Chapter 4 Natural Resources -- 4.1 Water Resources -- 4.2 Availability and Quality Aspects -- 4.3 Water Borne and Water Induced Diseases -- 4.4 Fluoride Problem in Drinking Water -- 4.5 Mineral Resources -- 4.6 Forest Wealth -- 4.7 Material Cycles -- Chapter 5 Energy -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Types of Energy Resources -- 5.3 Electromagnetic Radiations -- 5.4 Conventional Energy Resources (Fossil Fuel Based) -- 5.5 Non-Conventional Energy Sources -- Chapter 6 Environmental Pollution -- 6.1 Water Pollution -- 6.2 Land Pollution -- 6.3 Noise Pollution -- 6.4 Public Health Aspects -- 6.5 Air Pollution -- 6.6 Solid Waste Management -- Chapter 7 Current Environmental Issues of Importance -- 7.1 Population Growth -- 7.2 Climate Change -- 7.3 Global Warming -- 7.4 Acid Rain -- 7.5 Ozone Layer Depletion -- 7.6 Urbanization -- 7.7 Automobile Pollution -- 7.8 Animal Husbandry -- Chapter 8 Environmental Protection -- 8.1 Role of Government -- 8.2 Legal Aspects -- 8.3 Initiatives by Non-Governmental Organizations -- 8.4 Environmental Education -- 8.5 Women Education -- Suggested Readings -- Glossary -- Index.
9788122428568
Environmental sciences--Study and teaching.
Electronic books.
GE70.K38 2010