Basics of environment and ecology

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