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T he present situation of our environment is of great concern due to the widespread pollution and over utilization of natural resources. The book mainly discusses about the earth, environment, and issues concerning both in addition to pollution, ecosystem, and biodiversity. It provides a general approach toward the available energy resources, environmental-related problems, methods to improve the environment, and relationship between environment and society. It also includes an in-depth analysis of the various types of pollution. This book combines theory with the data, facts, and figures, and includes the necessary additional information in each chapter included. This book is meant for students of different branches of engineering and is based on thsyllabus of Rajiv Gandhi Technical University (RGTU). Summing up, this book is a valuable source of information concerning environment and related environmental topics. ISBN: 978-93-5004-280-9 | Pages: 216 | Author: Kogent Learning Solutions Inc. | Cover: Paperback Energy, Environment, Ecology, and Society www.dreamtechpress.com ` 249/-

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Page 1: Energy, Environment, Ecology, And Society

The present situation of our environment is of great concern due to the widespread pollution and over utilization of

natural resources. The book mainly discusses about the earth, environment, and issues concerning both in addition

to pollution, ecosystem, and biodiversity. It provides a general approach toward the available energy resources,

environmental-related problems, methods to improve the environment, and relationship between environment and

society. It also includes an in-depth analysis of the various types of pollution. This book combines theory with the data,

facts, and figures, and includes the necessary additional information in each chapter included. This book is meant for

students of different branches of engineering and is based on thsyllabus of Rajiv Gandhi Technical University (RGTU).

Summing up, this book is a valuable source of information concerning environment and related environmental topics.

ISBN: 978-93-5004-280-9 | Pages: 216 | Author: Kogent Learning Solutions Inc. | Cover: Paperback

Energy, Environment, Ecology,

and Society

www.dreamtechpress.com

` 249/-

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Uses | Causes of Water Pollution | Sources of Water Pollution Earth and Environment| Pollutants in Water | Effects of Water Pollution | Measures The Earth and Solar System | Composition of the Earth | to Control Water Pollution | Treatment of Domestic and Origin of Life on Earth | Environment and Its Segments | Industrial Water Effluent Conservation of WaterNatural Resources | Environmental Adaptations |

Soil PollutionEnvironmental Disasters | Global Issues Concerning

Environment Soil Profile | Soil Formation and Its Types | Types of Soil

Pollution | Sources of Soil Pollution | Pollutants in Soil | EnergyEffects of Soil | Pollution | Measures to Control Soil PollutionConsumption of Energy | Sources of Energy | Conservation

Noise Pollutionof Energy | Energy Scenario of India | Balancing Energy and

Environment Noise Pollution | Sources of Noise Pollution | Measurement

of Noise Pollution | Noise Measuring Instruments | Atmosphere and EcosystemCharacteristics of Noise | Effects of Noise Pollution | Composition of the Atmosphere | Properties of the Measures to Control Noise PollutionAtmosphere | Atmosphere and Its Layers | Weather and

Society and EnvironmentClimate | Ecosystem and Its Components | Types of

Ecosystem | Energy Flow Models and Characteristics of an Human Health and Environment | Environmental Problems | Ecosystem | Food Chain and Trophic Levels | Ecological Population Growth and Its Impact on the Environment | Pyramids | Cycles in Ecosystem | Human-Induced Solid Waste | Impact of Solid Waste on Society and Ecosystem Degradation Environment | Solid Waste Management | Sustainable

Development | Environmental Protection Acts | BiodiversityEnvironmental Impact Assessment Definition of Biodiversity | Types of Biodiversity |

Environmental Ethics and MoralsImportance of Biodiversity | Benefits of Biodiversity | Threats

to Biodiversity | Conservation of Biodiversity Ethics and Moral Values | Objectives of Ethics and Its Study |

Ethical Theories | Code of Ethics | Environmental Ethics | Air PollutionEnvironmental Ethics in India | Definition of MoralityAir and Its Natural Constituents | Types of Air Pollution |

and more....Sources of Air Pollution | Air Pollutants | Effects of Air

Pollution | Measures to Control Air Pollution

Water Pollution

Structure and Properties of Water | Sources of Water and Its

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Provides simple, clear, and concise language, which

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Provides well-structured text, illustrative figures, and

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would learn in the chapter

Includes comprehensive and detailed coverage of each

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An introduction to earth and environment

Global issues concerning the environment

Importance of conservation of energy

An introduction to atmosphere and ecosystem

Importance and benefits of biodiversity

Effects and measures to control air pollution

Effects and measures to control soil pollution

Characteristics and effects of noise pollution

Impact of solid waste on society and environment

Environmental ethics and morals

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