Environmental Science and Engineering

Contents: Preface. I. Natural resources: 1. Introduction. 2. Forest Resources. 3. Water resources. 4. Mineral resources. 5. Food resources. 6. Energy resources. 7. Land resources. 8. Role of individual in conservation of resources. II. Ecosystem and biodiversity: 9. Ecosystem. 10. Biogeographical classification of India. 11. Biogeochemical cycles. 12. Biodiversity. III. Environmental pollution: 13. Air pollution. 14. Water pollution. 15. Soil pollution. 16. Marine pollution. IV. Social issues and the environment: 17. Environmental management. 18. Climate change. 19. Nuclear accidents and holocaust. 20. Population growth. 21. Human health and human rights. 22. Environmental ethics. 23. Environmental legislation. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

"Natural resources are God\'s gift to humankind. It is the utmost duty of humans to preserve and conserve nature and the Earth. This book covers all the information relating to the environment and its conservation. Each topic is discussed around the resources of the environment and the role of humankind in managing these resources. The major issues relating to environmental degradation are dealt with using appropriate examples and case studies. The book with its systematic organization and presentation would fill up the gap of a much needed textbook in environmental science and engineering for the students."