Environmental science -- a ground zero observation on the Indian Subcontinent

This book provides a cross-sectoral, multi-scale assessment of different environmental problems via in-depth studies of the Indian subcontinent. Data collected from different ecosystems forms a strong foundation to explore the topics discussed in this book. The book investigates how mankind is presently under the appalling shadow of pollution, climate change, overpopulation and poverty. The continuing problem of pollution, loss of forests, disposal of solid waste, deterioration of environment, global warming and loss of biodiversity have made nations aware of environmental issues. Many countries are desperately trying to move away from this adverse situation through technological development and policy level approaches. Through a number of case studies the authors provide details of ground level observations of the most environmentally stressed regions in the Indian subcontinent and beyond.

Intro -- Acknowledgement -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Environment -- 1.1 Definition and Overview of Environment -- 1.2 Renewable and Non-renewable Resources -- 1.3 Conservation of Natural Resources -- 1.4 Take Home Messages -- 1.5 Brain Churners -- Annexure 1A: Food Products from Mangrove Associate Species: An Avenue for Alternative Livelihood and Conservation -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Result -- Discussion -- References -- Chapter 2: Components of the Earth -- 2.1 Layers of the Earth -- 2.2 Constructive Natural Processes

2.3 Destructive Natural Processes -- 2.4 Take Home Messages -- 2.5 Brain Churners -- Annexure 2A: Common Types of Corals -- Annexure 2B: Changing Hydrological Face of Indian Sundarban Estuary due to Super Cyclone AILA -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results and Discussion -- References -- Chapter 3: Earth and Its Resources -- 3.1 Land Resources -- 3.2 Aquatic Resources -- 3.2.1 Freshwater Resources -- 3.2.2 Ocean Resources -- 3.3 Overexploitation of Resources -- 3.3.1 Overexploitation of Land Resources -- 3.3.2 Overexploitation of Water Resources -- 3.4 Take Home Messages

3.5 Brain Churners -- Annex…