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The importance of environmental science and environmental studies cannot be disputed. The need for sustainable development is a key to the future of mankind. Continuing problems of pollution, loss of forest, solid waste disposal, degradation of environmental issues like economic productivity and national security, Global warming, the depletion of ozone layer and loss of biodiversity have made everyone aware of environmental issues and consequences.
Inspite of the deteriorating status of the environment, study of environment has so far not received adequate attention in our academic programmes. Recognizing this, the Hon’ble supreme court directed the UGC to introduce a basic course on environment at undergraduate level in college education. Accordingly, UGC constituted an expert committee, which drafted the core module course, comprising of 7 units and field work.
This book tries to cover up and match with the module core syllabus suggested by UGC, New Delhi for all branches of Engineering.
Contents
Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies
Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources
Forest Resources
Water Resources
Mineral Resources
Food Resources
Energy Resources
Land Resources
Role of Individuals in Conservation of Natural Resources and Environmental Management
Ecosystems
Biodiversity and its Conservation
Air Pollution Sources and Effects
Water Pollution
Soil Pollution
Noise Pollution
Nuclear Hazards
Solid Waste Management .ISBN 9788178000619
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Pages : 745
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