The development without thinking about the ill-affects on the biotic and abiotic factors leads to unsustainability
E.g. Overuse of coal and oil may lead to total loss of fossil fuels Unless we find alternatives for the same, the future generation will have to survive without energy resources
Sustainable Development
The sustainable development is a process of betterment of life, in all sectors of society i.e. social, economic, educational, health, national security, food and education
unsustainable development
Overuse of natural resources leads to pollution, cutting of trees has created global warming Laws for Air, Water, Land, Wild Life, Forest have failed to control environmental losses Only way is to accept the concept of sustainable development by making people aware about the needs and methods to control their demands and control over the overuse of resources
Conservation of energy resources: Causes of shortage of energy in India Effects of shortage of energy in India Methods of conservation of energy
Water Resources
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Classification of water resources: Surface water Water in the solid form Water in the atmosphere Underground water
Water utility
Consumptive use of water mainly for irrigation Non-consumptive use of water for power generation i.e. Hydel power
Partially consumptive use for the public use and for industrial and thermal plants
Uses of water
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Quality of water
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A. Physical parameters Color Taste and odor Temperature Turbidity B. Chemical parameters Total Dissolved solids (TDS) pH Hardness C. Biological parameters
Alternate land should be given Enough compensation must be given Job for at least one person in the family Infrastructure must be developed Arrangements before the launching of the actual project It should be realized that the psychological and cultural loss is never compensated
Ethics is the set of beliefs about right and wrong behavior e.g. cheating Environmental Ethics: It deals with issues related to the rights of the individuals which are fundamental to life and its well being
Acid rains
Sulfuric acid
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Effects: Damages the vegetation Surface and ground water gets affected Soil pH reduces to 3, affects fertility Skin irritation Land and water ecosystem get affected
Reduce emissions at the source itself Use low sulphur coal Replace coal by natural gas
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Main cause is Chlorine Effects: Damages the plants Causes cancer Causes destruction of life Affects the natural environment
Minimize the use of Fe and halogens Use CFC free chemicals Reduced use of AC s and refrigerators
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Check the overuse of carbon dioxide Use alternative sources of energy Cut down the transmission losses of electricity Use public transport Clean Development Mechanisms in industries Greenbelt around industries
EPA 1986
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Objectives: Protection and improvement of the environment i.e. air, water, soil Prevention of hazards to all living beings i.e. plants, animals and human beings Maintenance of the relationship between the human beings and the natural environment
Aims and objectives: Prevention, control of air pollution Maintaining the quality of air Establishing of the Boards to prevent and to control the air pollution
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Aims and objectives: Prevention and control of water pollution Maintaining and restoring the wholesomeness of water Establishment of Boards of prevention and control of water pollution
Penalty is imprisonment for a period of three months or a fine up to Rs. 10,000 or both
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Aims and objectives: Maintenance of the essential ecological processes and lifesupporting systems Preservation of the biodiversity Protection and conservation of wild-life
Imprisonment for three years or fine upto Rs. 23,000 or both License may get cancelled
Imprisonment for six months or more or a fine of Rs. 500 or both For killing elephants imprisonment upto six months or fine upto Rs. 5000 or both
Illiteracy and attitude Lack of participation Lack of information Partial information secrecy
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-Azzu