Environment: Problems and Policies (Encyclopaedia of Environment), Vol. 1

Science & Math

K.R. Gupta (Editor)

Earth Sciences

Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd.

Encyclopaedia of Environment has a wide coverage and comprehensively studies the global environmental change and environmental degradation mainly caused by human interference -- air pollution and ozone depletion, greenhouse effects, climatic change, land degradation, deforestation, desertification, loss of biodiversity, surface and groundwater contamination, hazardous wastes and agricultural pollution, and several other problems related to environment that are of primary concern.  It is highly likely that environmental degradation would reduce the capacity of human societies to maintain their lifestyles at existing levels since the driving forces of global economy may no longer be able to use in sustained manner the limited resources of the earth. Although the consequences of environmental degradation are sometimes not recognized but in many cases they are intentionally ignored because of the illusory higher economic gains.  Realising the urgent need for arresting the trend; for developing awareness in the readers about the preservation of biodiversity and its significance for life, sustainability and equity; and for warning against the consequences of environmental exploitation as well, the present Encyclopaedia of Environment has been compiled. It not only studies the problems related to environment but also suggests suitable remedial measures.  Attempts have been made to include in these well-documented Volumes all the latest major policies adopted by the United Nations Organisation and its affiliated Agencies as well as by the developed and developing countries across the world.  The first four Volumes of the Encyclopaedia include papers on Environment, Glossary of Global Warming and a detailed Bibliography to enable the readers to persue the study further. The following five Volumes include International, Regional and National Conventions; Protocols; Treaties and Agreement Relating to Environment and the Indian Laws for Clean Environment, and Pollution Control.  The

Environment: Problems and Policies (Encyclopaedia of Environment), Vol. 2

Nature & Ecology

<p>Environmentalists across the world have opined that the unprecedented ferocity of nature -- be it the catastrophic floods and rains in Orissa and Mozambique or the devastating drought and famine in Africa and Mongolia -- is connected to global warming, which is primarily a human- induced phenomenon caused by the increasing use of fuels to run our economies. Glaciers thinning in Antarctica and receding of Himalayan glaciers are being considered as alarm bells for the entire world. Recently, scientists have predicted that if global warming goes on, nothing can prevent large chunks of earth's surface -- coastal Bangladesh, Maldives, alpine meadows in the Rocky Mountains and some barrier lands -- from being swept away in the forseeable future. It has been aptly observed by David King, UK Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, "Climate change poses a bigger threat to the planet than terrorism." The world not only needs to take a tough stand against any further investments that support and prolong our dependence on fossil fuels, but also to make deep cuts in the carbon emissions if humanity is to survive. Realising the urgent need for arresting the trend; for developing awareness in the readers about the preservation of biodiversity and its significance for life, sustainability and equity; and for warning against the consequences of environmental exploitation as well, the present Volume has been compiled. An attempt has been made here to study not only the general causes and effects of global warming but also to highlight its effect on particular regions. Kyoto Protocol -- an international law, aiming to reduce greenhouse gases emissions -- has been analytically studied and remedial measures have also been suggested in this Volume. The book would be highly useful for students and researchers of Environment. It would be useful to Government executives and NGOs concerned with environment and pollution problems. Since the laymen are deeply interested in clean environment, th</p>

Environment: Global Warming (Encyclopaedia of Environment), Vol. 3

World Trade Organisation: Selected Documents, Vol. 3

Environmental Legislation in India (Encyclopaedia of Environment), Vol. 4

Environmental degradation mainly caused by human interference is the most alarming anxiety and a primary concern of the present society. The wetlands, forests, savannahs, estuaries, coastal fisheries and other habitats that recycle air, water and nutrients for all living creatures are being irretrievably damaged. The oceanic world is under threat. The enhanced pace of development activities, rapid urbanization, high degree of mechanization and steep rise in energy consumption have resulted in stress on natural resources and quality of life, thereby directly or indirectly affecting the sustainability of the environment. India too, in this context, is not an isolated case.  In order to preserve the pristine environment, a great number of laws have been enacted by the Indian Government. The ignorance of these laws is in no way excusable in jurisprudence. With a view to acquaint the readers with the increasing environmental degradation and its dire consequences as well as make them aware of their legal duties and rights in the related arena, the present two Volumes on Environmental Legislation in India have been prepared. These include important laws enacted to curb all sorts of pollution -- Environment, Air, Water and Noise. In addition, they provide the laws related to forest conservation, wildlife protection, biological diversity, coastal regulation and many more.  The present two Volumes would be highly useful for students and researchers of Environment. These are of great importance for the industrialists because these inform them of the prerequisites and norms they have to abide by during the process of their manufacturing. These 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.

Environmental Legislation in India (Encyclopaedia of Environment), Vol. 5

Environmental & Natural Resources Law

World Trade Organisation: Text, Vol. 1

World Trade Organisation: Text, Vol. 2

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