Environmental Science

The book has been divided into three units. The 1^st Part of Unit–I explain scope, importance and multi disciplinary nature of environmental studies and also need for public awareness regarding environmental concern. In 2^nd part of Unit-I, various natural resources are discussed along with the issues associated with their use and overexploitation and also some of the major sustainable management techniques for each of the natural resources respectively. Unit–II discusses natural ecosystems, their structure and functions, ecosystem regulation and succession. Unit-III elaborates on sources, effects and control of various types of environmental pollution. It also covers various aspects related to solid waste management and natural disaster management.