Environmental Studies

Environment literally means Surrounding in which we are living. Environment includes all those things on which we are directly or indirectly dependent for our survival, whether it is living component like animals, plants or non-living component like soil, air water. Environmental studies is an interdisciplinary subject examining the interplay between the social, legal, management, and scientific aspects of environmental issues Environmental studies investigate the scientific and the humanitarian aspects. Students of environmental studies learn the causes, effects, and possible solutions to address important environmental problems. Meaning of Environmental Studies: Environmental studies are the scientific study of the environmental system and the status of its inherent or induced changes on organisms. It includes not only the study of physical and biological characters of the environment but also the social and cultural factors and the impact of man on environment. Ecology and Scope of Ecological Studies: Ecology is that part of environmental studies in which we study about organisms, plants and animals and their relationship or interdependence on other living and non living environment. Following topics are covered in Environmental studies: ✿ Nature of Environmental Studies: Environmental Studies ✿ Natural Resources and Associated Problems: Natural Resources Water Resources Mineral Resources Land Resources Energy Resources ✿ Ecosystem: Classification of Ecosystem Functions of Ecosystem Ecological Pyramid – Energy Flow ✿ Biodiversity and Its Conservation: Biodiversity Hotspots Threats to Biodiversity Conversation of Biodiversity ✿ Environmental Pollution & Pollution Control: Air Pollution Water Pollution Soil Pollution Noise Pollution ✿ Social Issues and Environment: Global Environmental Problems Ozone Depletion Solid Waste Management Hazardous Waste Management Water Waste Management Deforestation & Desertification ✿ Environmental Act, Policy and Protocol: International Protocols Policy & Legislation Air, Water & Forest Acts Environmental Impact Assessment Thank You for your support