Environmental Degradation and Protection

Description

Environmental degradation and economic decline (aggravating poverty) feed on each other, and the fate of the poor and the fate of the planet (earth) have become tightly entwined. Economic deprivation and environmental degradation thwarts all efforts towards sustainable development. Environmental degradation is one of the largest threats that are being looked at in the world today. The United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction characterizes environmental degradation as the lessening of the limit of the earth to meet social and environmental destinations, and needs. Environmental management is considered to be a major guideline factors for the country’s economic development. Environmental Protection has attained vital importance and no section of society can overlook it. This book is the outcome of joint efforts of the scientific community and general public for developing realistic strategies for environmental management in urban as well as rural areas. The book would be highly useful for students and researchers engaged in the study of environment. It would also be useful to government executives and NGOs concerned with environment and pollution problems. Since the laymen are deeply interested in clean environment, the book would be of great interest to them.