Ecology and Environment

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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