In this book, the author discusses recent environmental issues related to sustainable developments, human population and environmental disasters caused by pollution. He reflects on how the natural resources have depleted due to human interference affect the human population. Major environmental disasters worldwide and conservation of biodiversity have been dealt with in detail. The discussions are illuminated with a number of relevant case studies, such as CHIPKO movement, dams and tribal people, valuation of biodiversity, London smog, nuclear explosion, Bhopal disaster, Chernobyl disaster, Gulf war hazards and sustainable development.The book is useful for the students of environmental sciences and management, researchers, policymakers and conservation managers specializing in development and environment related issues.
In this book, the author discusses recent environmental issues related to sustainable developments, human population and environmental disasters caused by pollution. He reflects on how the natural resources have depleted due to human interference affect the human population. Major environmental disasters worldwide and conservation of biodiversity have been dealt with in detail. The discussions are illuminated with a number of relevant case studies, such as CHIPKO movement, dams and tribal people, valuation of biodiversity, London smog, nuclear explosion, Bhopal disaster, Chernobyl disaster, Gulf war hazards and sustainable development.The book is useful for the students of environmental sciences and management, researchers, policymakers and conservation managers specializing in development and environment related issues.