Basics of Environmental Science and Engineering

Language: English

Published by New India Pub, 2007

8189422278 / 9788189422271

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Contents Preface. I. Introduction to environmental studies and natural resources 1. Forest resources. 2. Uses of forest. 3. Deforestation and its effects. 4. Water resources. 5. Drought. 6. Flood. 7. Environmental effects of mineral resources. 8. Food resources. 9. Overgrazing and its effects. 10. Impacts of intensive farming on soil and water resources. 11. Effects of agricultural chemicals on the environment. 12. Energy sources. 13. Waterlogging. 14. Land resources. 15. Land degradation. 16. Soil erosion. 17. Desertification. 18. Conservation of natural resources. II. Ecosystems and biodiversity 1. Ecosystem. 2. Biodiversity. III. Environmental pollution 1. Air pollution. 2. Water pollution. 3. Land. 4. Marine pollution. 5. Noise. 6. Thermal pollution. 7. Nuclear hazards. 8. Nuclear waste and their treatment. 9. Solid waste management. 10. Disaster management. IV. Social issues and the environment 1. Urban issues. 2. Environmental ethics issues and possible solutions. 3. Water conservation. 4. Greenhouse gases and their sources. 5. Ozone layer depletion. 6. Nuclear accidents. 7. Waste reclamation. 8. Consumerism and waste. 9. Forest (Conservation) Act 1980. 10. Wildlife Protection Act. 11. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981. 12. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974. 13. The Environment (Protection) Act 1986. 14. Environmental laws. V. Human population and the environment 1. Population growth. 2. Exponential growth. 3. Population explosions. 4. Over population. 5. The causes of rapid population growth. 6. Ways and means to solve over population. 7. Environment and health. 8. Family welfare programme. 9. Human rights. 10. Child welfare. 11. Women welfare. Annexures. Selected references. Suggested references for further reading. This book on basics of environmental science and engineering will provide complete overview of the status and role of various resources on environment environmental awareness and protection and has been written to cover all technical portions of the Indian universities as per AICTE/UGC norms. The book has simple approach on various factors for undergraduate and post graduate level. This book will be useful for engineering as well as science graduates also. All efforts have been made to cover the present topics on environmental issues with adequate and relevant examples. The book is also beneficial for students preparing for competitive examinations. 368 pp.…

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Title
Basics of Environmental Science and Engineering
Author
P Sivashanmugam
Publisher
New India Pub
Publication year
2007
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As New
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
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8189422278
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9788189422271

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