Fourth Estate : Strengthening Environmental Reporting in South Asia: Hand Book on Air, Water and Land Pollution

Contents: I. Air Pollution: 1. Air pollutants (Gaseous). 2. Air pollutants (aerosols). 3. Air pollutants (Others). 4. Air pollution and visibility. 5. Air quality standards. 6. Air pollution index. 7. Air quality monitoring. 8. Meteorological settings. 9. Devices for control of air pollution. 10. Transboundary air pollution. 11. Vehicular pollution. 12. Noise pollution. References. II. Water Pollution: 1. Water scarcity. 2. Water quality. 3. Pollution of water. 4. Biological water quality evaluation. 5. Water quality monitoring. 6. Treatment of wastewater. 7. Disposal of sewage on land. 8. Self purification of natural streams. 9. Tertiary treatment of waste water. 10. Home based water purification systems. 11. Disinfection of water. 12. Industrial effluent treatment. 13. Lakes and reservoirs. 14. Wetlands. 15. Mangroves. 16. On-site sanitation. References. III. Land Pollution: 1. Municipal solid waste. 2. Municipal solid waste management. 3. Disposal of solid wastes. 4. Bio-medical waste. 5. Plastic waste. 6. Hazardous waste. 7. E-waste. 8. Persistent organic pollutants. 9. Hazardous chemicals. 10. Integrated pest management. References.

"Idma foundation for sustainable development, Chandigarh is a mechanism in place to divulge the importance of the partnerships with the private sector for the wider social goals pertaining to nature, health, nutrition and livelihoods.

In pursuance of agenda-21, Idma focuses on the following:

Environment for people: Idma intends to empower elected representatives, journalists, lawyers, youth and ageing persons through interactive training programmes on traditional and contemporary environmental issues.

Environment for future: Idma believes in environmental management t though surveillance and monitoring. It also attempts to eliminate unsustainable patterns of production and consumption.

Health and Nutrition for all: Idma aims at reviving the diverse aspects of life and nurturing mutual support. There is also a major emphasis on behaviour and lifestyle patterns.

Preparedness for emergency: Idma seeks to work for environmental emergencies." (jacket)