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Knowledge about the environment is key to its protection and improvement. It is important for us to understand the laws that govern the ongoing processes within the environment. Environmental studies is of significant importance to scientists and environmentalists
because of rapid loss of biodiversity, sudden and unpredictable climate changes, water pollution, ozone layer depletion, and land degradation.
Environmental Studies: basic concepts discusses the various components and types of environment, the different types of natural resources and the problems faced in conserving them and the effective management of resources for sustainable lifestyles. This book also focuses on the concept, structure and function of an ecosystem, threats to biodiversity and conservation of biodiversity, causes, effects and control measures of pollution, the several types of pollution, hazardous effects of human population on environment and management of environment quality.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive explanation of the concept of environment and its significance for the survival of mankind
- Overview of the various types of natural resources
- Detailed analysis of the concept, structure, and function of an ecosystem
- Focus on biodiversity in India, hotspots of biodiversity, and threats to biodiversity
- Identification of the causes, effects, and control measures of pollution and management of environment
Contents:
Introduction Natural resources Ecosystems Biodiversity Pollution Social issues and the environment Human population and environment Management of the environment
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- PublisherThe Energy and Resources Institute, TERI
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 8179933210
- ISBN 13 9788179933213
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages236
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Environmental Studies: Basic Concepts
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ISBN 10: 8179933210
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Contents: Introduction. 1. Natural resources. 2. Ecosystems. 3. Biodiversity. 4. Pollution. 5. Social issues and the environment. 6. Human population and environment. 7. Management of environment. Knowledge about the environment is key to its protection and improvement. It is important for us to understand the laws that govern the ongoing processes within the environment. Environmental management is a major concern for scientists and environmentalists of the world because of rapid loss of biodiversity sudden and unpredictable climate changes water pollution ozone layer depletion and land degradation. Environmental Studies: basic concepts covers the various types of natural resources and the problems faced in conserving them and the effective management of resources for sustainable lifestyles. This book also focuses on the concepts structure and function of an ecosystem threats to biodiversity and conservation of biodiversity causes effects and control measures of pollution hazardous effects of human population on environment and management of environment quality and the several types of pollution. Key Features: Comprehensive explanation of the concept of environment and its critical significance for the survival of mankind Overview of the various types of natural resources and their rising depletion Detailed analysis of the concepts structure and function of an ecosystem Focus on biodiversity in India, hotspots of biodiversity and threats to biodiversity Identification of the causes, effects, and control measures of pollution and management of environment quality. Seller Inventory # 108370
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Environmental Management
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Tata Energy Research Institute, TERI, 2012
ISBN 10: 8179933210
ISBN 13: 9788179933213
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