Ecology and Environment

Content: Cover
 Half Title
 Title Page
 Copyright Page
 Contents
 Foreword
 Preface
 1. Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies
 1.1 Humans and the Environment
 1.2 Local to Global Scope of Environmental Issues
 1.3 Definition, Scope, and Importance of Environmental Studies
 2. Sustainable Ecosystems
 2.1 Indroduction
 2.2 Understanding Ecosystems
 2.3 Ecosystem Functions
 2.4 Producers and Consumers
 2.5 Ecosystem Processes
 2.6 Food Web
 2.7 Influence of Humans on Ecosystems
 2.8 Types of Ecosystems
 2.9 Conclusion
 3. Natural Resources
 3.1 Indroduction
 3.2 Water Resources 3.3 Energy Resources3.4 Mineral Resources
 3.5 Forest Resources
 3.6 Land Resources
 4. Biodiversity
 4.1 What is Biodiversity?
 4.2 Biodiversity in India
 4.3 Species Diversity
 4.4 Threatened Species in India
 4.5 National Policy for Protection of Biodiversity
 4.6 International Accords Helping India Support Biodiversity Protection
 4.7 Invasive or Alien Species
 5. Population and its Impact
 5.1 World Population
 5.2 India's Population
 5.3 Population Control
 5.4 Malthusian Concepts on Population
 5.5 Population Growth and its Impact on the Environment
 6. Pollution, Sources, and Effects 6.1 Air Pollution6.2 Water Pollution
 6.3 Noise Pollution
 6.4 Soil Pollution
 6.5 Solid Waste Pollution
 6.6 Disaster Management
 7. Social Issues and Public Participation to Minimize Impacts of Development
 7.1 Introduction: Embracing Sustainable Development for Social Change
 7.2 Environmental Issues and Development: Energy and Water Conservation, Consumerism, and Waste Disposal
 7.3 Government Involvement in Protecting the Environment
 7.4 Non-governmental and Corporate Involvement in Protecting the Environment
 7.5 Case Studies in Efforts to Promote Sustainability 7.6 Public Participation in Protecting the Environment7.7 Conclusion
 8. Climate Change and its Impacts
 8.1 Introduction
 8.2 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
 8.3 Effects of Climate Change on Humans
 8.4 Prevention and Mitigation of Climate Change Impacts
 9. Environmental Legislation and Enforcement
 9.1 Introduction
 9.2 Laws for Environmental Management
 10. Education for Environmental Awareness
 10.1 Introduction
 10.2 History and Purpose of Environmental Education
 10.3 Actions and Ideas for Environmental Sustainability at Home 10.4 Fostering Environmental Education in an Academic Setting10.5 Environmental Education in Your Community
 10.6 Conclusion
 11. Projects and Activities
 11.1 Introduction
 11.2 Nature Observation and Wildlife Appreciation Activities
 11.3 Creating and Preserving Habitats for Wildlife and Green Space
 11.4 Water Quality and Conservation
 11.5 Environmental Health and Disease
 11.6 Waste Management
 11.7 Further Activities, Projects, and Resources for Green and Sustainable Living
 11.8 Conclusion
 12. Indian and International Case Studies
 12.1 Introduction