Introduction to Environmental Issues: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

ABOUT THE BOOK In recent years there had been more concern worldwide for environmental issues and there have been increasing efforts to understand the causes of environmental problems and find local and global solutions to these problems. The main purpose of the book, 'Introduction to Environmental Issues; causes, effects and solutions', is to raise the awareness of people to some environmental issues. The awareness of these issues is important at the government and public level, especially for students in the secondary schools, colleges and universities because they are the future stakeholders of the environment. The aim of the book is to present an overview of environmental problems created by human beings in their quest to produce food and make life comfortable - to highlight the effects of these problems on the environment, living organisms and on human beings themselves - to draw attention to the work of individuals, groups and some governments in their effort to solve some of the environmental problems and preserve the physical environment, biodiversity and the world in general for the future generations. The book covers topical issues, such as, Pollution, Acid rain, Desertification, Global Warning, Climate change, Conservation of natural resources and biodiversity, Renewable energy and Sustainable development.

About the AuthorThe author Mrs. Odunayo Ogundipe holds a B.Ed (Hons) Biology and M.Ed. Educational Administration degrees. She has over 25 years of teaching experience. She taught Biology and Integrated science in secondary schools in Nigeria, Trinidad and London. She taught Ecology and cell biology at the National Institute for Higher Education Science and Technology (NIHEST), in Trinidad. Mrs. Ogundipe had many years of professional experience as Assistant Examiner and Team Leader for the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and Assistant Examiner for the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC).Her hobbies include creative art and textile design. She worked with African associations in Trinidad and Tobago to promote African socio-cultural awareness. In I995, she wrote a book titled 'Sculpture in the Nigerian Socio-cultural Society'. Now that she is retired, she 'shouts' about the environment, whenever the opportunity arises. She believes that if people are educated about the consequences of our actions, we can understand how to preserve the earth's natural resources and make the world a better place for the future generations.