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by K. K. Singh, A. K. Singh, Alka Tomar, Vinod Singh

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  • PublisherPrints Publications Pvt Ltd
  • ISBN-139789393674296
  • BindingHard back
  • Pages274
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Published2022

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Publisher Prints Publications Pvt Ltd
Publication Year 2022
ISBN-13 9789393674296
E-ISBN 9789394791329
Binding Hard back
Number of Pages 274 Pages
Language English
Edition 1st
Dimension (Inches) 5.5"x8.5"
Weight (Grams) 482
Subject Environmental Studies
Category Science, Technology & Medicine

The book embodies various fundamental aspects of environmental degradation and tools required for assessing and monitoring environmental problems. Environmental degradation is one of the largest threats the world is facing today. The book content provides a number of techniques that are being used to prevent this, including environmental resource protection and general protection efforts. To cope up with the critical situation, the books engages the readers for optimum use and management of resources, sustainable development, adoption of green concept and above all, community participation in all developmental activities.

K. K. Singh

Dr. K. K. Singh did his B. Sc. (Ag) Hons. M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science from Agra university, Agra and M. Phil and Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry from A.M.U, Aligarh. He qualified National Eligibility Test- Soil Chemistry/ Fertility and Microbiology in 1995 and NET-1997 in Soil Science- Soil Physics/Soil & Water Conservation. He joined the Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Rajasthan in 1993 as Asst. Argil. Research Officer (Chem.) and presently working at Project Directorate (Research) Agricultural and Soil Survey, Krishi Bhavan, Bikaner.

A. K. Singh

Dr. A K Singh did his M.Sc. in Physics with specialization in Electronics Form Agra University, Agra. He was awarded his Ph.D. in Applied Nuclear Physics - 'Uranium and Radon Studies using Track Etch Detectors' in 1999 from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. He has also undergone UNESCO sponsored professional training on 'Fiber Optics' organized by IIT, Kharagpur. He has served research papers and chapters published to his credit.

Alka Tomar

Alka Tomar heads the Environment Research Group and the Environment Information Dissemination Center (ENVIS Centre supported by Ministry of Environment and Forest, GOI) at CMS New Delhi. A Post Graduate in Environmental Science, her area of specialization includes environmental education, natural resources and solid waste management. With nine years of experience in project planning, design and management, she has conducted research to formulate locale specific conservation education, communication and social mobilization strategies.

Vinod Singh

Vinod Singh did his M.A. (Geography), MPhill and Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Delhi His field of interest is urban environmental and socio-economic problems. He has been teaching physical and human geography and climatology to undergraduate as well as post-graduate classes. He is UGC/NET in Human Geography and Population Studies. He was awarded fellowship for his PhD fieldwork to Singapore by JNU, New Delhi.
S. No. Contents Page No. 
  Preface vii
  List of Contributors ix
1 Ecological Impact Assessment of a surface mining project
Subodh Kumar Maiti		 1
2 Role Of Earth Science In Disaster Management
Ajay Kumar Naithani And Y. P. Sundriyal		 32
3 Environmental Crisis In Relation To Indoor Pollution
Amit Krishna De		 72
4 Environmental Impact Of Nanotechnology
Inderpal Rai		 98
5 Macrophyte Decomposition And Changes In Water Quality
P. A. Azeez, N. R. Nadarajan And B. A. K. Prusty		 115
6 Ozone Layer Depletion And Its Effects On Human Health
Basudeo Prasad		 157
7 Evaluation Of The Performance Of Combining Natural Lagooning And Use Of Two Sand Filters In The Treatment Of Landfill Leachates
Aleya Lotfi, Khttabi Hicham, And Jean-Louis Morel		 181
8 Community Health Studies And Pollution Monitoring Instruments
Basudeo Prasad		 201
9 Global Environmental Issues And Monitoring Instruments
Basudeo Prasad  And P R Bajpai		 213
10 Women As Sustainers Of Natural Resources And Environment
Mahadevi Singh, Alka Tomar And K K Singh		 227

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