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Synopsis
The alarming rise in greenhouse gas and pollution level which has resulted in serious environmental and ecological harm is the biggest concern today. It has not only made the lives of mankind miserable but also threatens their very existence. The survival of human beings on Earth depends on the availability of clean environment. The nature can be protected only when there is a good understanding of the ecology. For this, young people and the general public have to become aware of the underlying issues associated with maintaining a clean environment and protecting the nature.
Ecology and Environment has delved in depth on the subject and brings a broad perspective of the various issues. Following the curriculum of University Grants Commission, the book covers different types of ecosystem on the earth. It deals with the effective and sustainable use of natural resources which includes water, forest, mineral resources in the ground and productive land. The book explains the population trends in the world and India, and how it is impacting the environment. The role of public participation in promoting environmental sustainability is explored too.
Table of Contents
• Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies • Sustainable Ecosystems • Natural Resources • Biodiversity • Population and its Impact • Pollution, Sources, and Effects • Social Issues and Public Participation to Minimize Impacts of Development • Climate Change and its Impacts • Environmental Legislation and Enforcement • Education for Environmental Awareness • Projects and Activities • Indian and International Case Studies
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Mr R N Bhargava is Chairman cum Managing Director of Ecomen Laboratories Pvt. Ltd, a Lucknow based company providing expertise in all aspects of Environment and Forestry. He is an executive from Corporate Sector (Tata Steel). He is an Engineer, and MBA from PGDBM (XLRI). Mr Bhargava is also Environmental Auditor from IEMA (also a full member), UK He has 56 years of experience and exclusive 25 years of experience in environmental monitoring, testing, studies and preparation of EIA/EMP reports (nearly 100). Mr Bharagava has authored a few books and contributed articles on environment in journals apart from presenting papers on various aspects of environment in renowned forums. Dr Rajaram is a geotechnical and environmental engineer with 41 years of work experience in the United States, Canada, and India. At present, he is the Director of Infrastructure for CCJM India, a subsidiary of CCJM in the United States. He is focusing his efforts on Smart Cities proposed all over India. He has a BE in Mining Engineering from Osmania University, Hyderabad, MS from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and PhD from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. He obtained his degree in environmental and energy law from IIT Kent College of Law in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He has published 3 books, and written over 50 articles in international publications. Mr Keith Olson has a BS degree from Rocky Mountain College in Montana and a MS from New Mexico Highlands University in USA. Besides teaching, Mr Olson has been active in numerous environmental organizations. In Elmhurst, he was the chairman of a group responsible for a successful community recycling programme. A long-time member of the Sierra Club, he was chairman of the local chapter and the regional outing committee. Since 1977, he has headed groups, school and community, managing a natural area, a local prairie. Since 1996 he has been a member of the county environmental commission. Lynn Tiede is a National Board Certified, New York City public school teacher with 20 years of experience, teaching social studies, civics, and environmental education. Ms Tiede has worked tirelessly to green her school, local East Harlem community, and NYC. Ms Tiede was employed for two years as the Education Manager for the National Audubon Society. Lynn Tiede received her BA in Anthropology/Sociology from Rhodes College, Memphis, Tennessee MA from the City University of New York. She has worked on various sustainability projects via entities such as Community Board #11, the Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board, Borough President Scott Stringer s Go Green East Harlem Initiative , and is a two time winner of the Department of Sanitation s Team Up to Clean Up Award for recycling programmes created at her school. Lynn received a Fulbright Indo American Environmental Leadership Fellowship to study environmental sustainability and education initiatives in India in 2005. Lynn has continued to study environmental education and sustainability issues in both China and South Africa through the China Institute (2009) and National Endowment for the Humanities (2012).
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Ecology and Environment
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Teri Press, 2016
ISBN 10: 8179934101
ISBN 13: 9788179934104
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India
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Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies. 2. Sustainable ecosystems. 3. Natural resources. 4. Biodiversity. 5. Population and its impact. 6. Pollution, sources, and effects. 7. Social issues and public participation to minimize impacts of development. 8. Climate change and its impacts. 9. Environmental legislation and enforcement. 10. Education for environmental awareness. 11. Projects and activities. 12. Indian and international case studies. References. Index. The alarming rise in greenhouse gas and pollution level which has resulted in serious environmental and ecological harm is the biggest concern today. It has not only made the lives of mankind miserable but also threatens their very existence. The survival of human beings on Earth depends on the availability of clean environment. The nature can be protected only when there is a good understanding of the ecology. For this, young people and the general public have to become aware of the underlying issues associated with maintaining a clean environment and protecting the nature. Ecology and Environment has delved in depth on the subject and brings a broad perspective of the various issues. Following the curriculum of University Grants Commission, the book covers different types of ecosystem on the earth. It deals with the effective and sustainable use of natural resources which includes water, forest, mineral resources in the ground and productive land. The book explains the population trends in the world and India, and how it is impacting the environment. The role of public participation in promoting environmental sustainability is explored too. Seller Inventory # 118156