Basics of environment and ecology [[electronic resource] /] / Anubha Kaushik, C.P. Kaushik

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910818775503321
• Autore: Kaushik Anubha
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Daryaganj, New Delhi, : New Age International (P) Ltd., 2010
• ISBN: 81-224-2856-8
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (155 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): KaushikC. P
• Soggetti: Environmental sciences - Study and teaching; Environmental education - Philosophy
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Includes glossary.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: ""Cover ""; ""Preface ""; ""Contents ""; ""Chapter 1 Environment and Ecology ""; ""1.1 Introduction ""; ""1.2 Scope ""; ""1.3 Importance of Environment ""; ""1.4 Need for Public Awareness ""; ""1.5 Concept of Ecology and Ecosystem ""; ""1.6 Balanced Ecosystem ""; ""Chapter 2 Human Impacts on Environment ""; ""2.1 Introduction ""; ""2.2 Major Aspects of Human Activities ""; ""2.3 Effects of Human Activities on Environment ""; ""Chapter 3 Environmental Impact Assessment and Sustainable Development ""; ""3.1 Introduction ""; ""3.2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ""; ""3.3 Sustainable Development """"Chapter 4 Natural Resources ""; ""4.1 Water Resources ""; ""4.2 Availability and Quality Aspects""; ""4.3 Water Borne and Water Induced Diseases ""; ""4.4 Fluoride Problem in Drinking Water ""; ""4.5 Mineral Resources ""; ""4.6 Forest Wealth ""; ""4.7 Material Cycles ""; ""Chapter 5 Energy ""; ""5.1 Introduction ""; ""5.2 Types of Energy Resources ""; ""5.3 Electromagnetic Radiations ""; ""5.4 Conventional Energy Resources (Fossil Fuel Based) ""; ""5.5 Non-Conventional Energy Sources ""; ""Chapter 6 Environmental Pollution ""; ""6.1 Water Pollution ""; ""6.2 Land Pollution """"6.3 Noise Pollution ""; ""6.4 Public Health Aspects ""; ""6.5 Air Pollution ""; ""6.6 Solid Waste Management ""; ""Chapter 7 Current Environmental Issues of Importance ""; ""7.1 Population Growth ""; ""7.2 Climate Change ""; ""7.3 Global Warming ""; ""7.4 Acid Rain ""; ""7.5 Ozone Layer Depletion ""; ""7.6 Urbanization ""; ; ""7.7 Automobile Pollution ""; ""7.8 Animal Husbandry ""; ""Chapter 8 Environmental Protection ""; ""8.1 Role of Government ""; ""8.2 Legal Aspects ""; ""8.3 Initiatives by Non-Governmental Organizations ""; ""8.4 Environmental Education ""; ""8.5 Women Education """"Suggested Readings ""; ""Glossary ""; ""Index ""