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Basics of environment and ecology /
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New Delhi :
New Age International Ltd.,
©2010.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 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