Kurukshetra March 2022 (English) (Special Issue)
Kurukshetra March 2022 (English) (Special Issue)

Author: Publications Division

Publisher: Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

Published:

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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A monthly published in Hindi and English. The journal is devoted to all aspects of rural reconstruction and village democracy. The journal carries educative and informative articles on rural development and is useful for scholars, academicians and students preparing for civil services and other competitive examinations.

Abatement of Environmental Pollutants
Abatement of Environmental Pollutants

Author: Pardeep Singh

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-08-27

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 012818096X

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Abatement of Environmental Pollutants: Trends and Strategies addresses new technologies and provides strategies for environmental scientists, microbiologists and biotechnologists to help solve problems associated with the treatment of industrial wastewater. The book helps readers solve pollution challenges using microorganisms in bioremediation technologies, including discussions on global technologies that have been adopted for the treatment of industrial wastewater and sections on the lack of proper management. Moreover, limited space, more stringent waste disposal regulations and public consciousness have made the present techniques expensive and impractical. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop sustainable management technologies for industries and municipalities. To remove the damaging effect of organic pollutants on the environment, various new technologies for their degradation have been recently discovered. - Covers bioremediation of petrochemical pollutants, such as Benzene, Toluene, Xylene, Ethyl Benzene, and phenolic compound - Includes discussions on genetic engineering microbes and their potential in pollution abatement - Contains information on plant growth promoting bacteria and their role in environment management

Socioeconomic and Environmental Implications of Agricultural Residue Burning
Socioeconomic and Environmental Implications of Agricultural Residue Burning

Author: Parmod Kumar

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-11-20

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 8132220145

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This book discusses the important issue of the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of agricultural residue burning, common in agricultural practices in many parts of the world. In particular, it focuses on the pollution caused by rice residue burning using primary survey data from Punjab, India. It discusses emerging solutions to agricultural waste burning that are cost-effective in terms of both money and time. The burning of agricultural residue causes severe pollution in land, water and air and contributes to increased ozone levels and climate change in the long term. However, appropriate assessments have not been undertaken so far to demonstrate the relevant impact of agriculture-based pollution, especially residue burning. This book addresses this gap in the literature. Punjab has been used as a case study as it is the chief granary of India, contributing to 27.2 percent of the Indian national produce of rice and 43.8 percent of wheat. It is presumed that the findings from this state will be useful not only for other agricultural areas in India, but across the world. This book, therefore, sensitizes policy makers, researchers and students about the impacts of air pollution caused by agricultural residue burning---a subject not much dealt in the literature---and provides a way forward.

Non-Exhaust Emissions
Non-Exhaust Emissions

Author: Fulvio Amato

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2018-01-02

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 0128117516

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Non-Exhaust Emissions: An Urban Air Quality Problem for Public Health comprehensively summarizes the most recent research in the field, also giving guidance on research gaps and future needs to evaluate the health impact and possible remediation of non-exhaust particle emissions. With contributions from some of the major experts and stakeholders in air quality, this book comprehensively defines the state-of-the-art of current knowledge, gaps and future needs for a better understanding of particulate matter (PM) emissions, from non-exhaust sources of road traffic to improve public health. PM is a heterogeneous mix of chemical elements and sources, with road traffic being the major source in large cities. A significant part of these emissions come from non-exhaust processes, such as brake, tire, road wear, and road dust resuspension. While motor exhaust emissions have been successfully reduced by means of regulation, non-exhaust emissions are currently uncontrolled and their importance is destined to increase and become the dominant urban source of particle matter by 2020. Nevertheless, current knowledge on the non-exhaust emissions is still limited. This is an essential book to researchers and advanced students from a broad range of disciplines, such as public health, toxicology, atmospheric sciences, environmental sciences, atmospheric chemistry and physics, geochemistry, epidemiology, built environment, road and vehicle engineering, and city planning. In addition, European and local authorities responsible for air quality and those in the industrial sectors related to vehicle and brake manufacturing and technological remediation measures will also find the book valuable. - Acts as the first book to explore the health impacts of non-exhaust emissions - Authored by experts from several sectors, including academia, industry and policy - Gathers the relevant body of literature and information, defining the current knowledge, gaps and future needs

Environmental Pollution
Environmental Pollution

Author: S. V. S. Rana

Publisher: Alpha Science Int'l Ltd.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9781842652435

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Environmental Pollution: Health and Toxicology offers a comprehensive account of environmental pollution, environmental heath and environmental toxicology. While introducing different types of pollution, it simultaneously describes their effects on ecosystems (ecotoxicology), man, animals and plants. Due emphasis has been given to recently emerging problems viz. indoor air pollution, ground water pollution and solid waste pollution. It incorporates separate chapters on environmental toxicology of heavy metals, pesticides, insecticides and organic solvents. The book is an invaluable resource for those studying environmental pollution, ecology, ecotoxicology, epidemiology, occupational health, public health, environmental chemistry, medicine, environmental engineering and other related disciplines.

Environmental Pollution Control Engineering
Environmental Pollution Control Engineering

Author: C. S. Rao

Publisher: New Age International

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 9788122418354

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This Revised Edition Of The Book On Environmental Pollution Control Engineering Features A Systematic And Thorough Treatment Of The Principles Of The Origin Of Air, Water And Land Pollutants, Their Effect On The Environment And The Methods Available To Control Them. The Demographic And Environmental Trends, Energy Consumption Patterns And Their Impact On The Environment Are Clearly Discussed. Application Of The Physical, And Chemical Engineering Concepts To The Design Of Pollution Control Equipment Is Emphasized. Due Importance Is Given To Modelling, Quality Monitoring And Control Of Specific Major Pollutants. A Separate Chapter On The Management Of Hazardous Wastes Is Added. Information Pertaining To Indian Conditions Is Given Wherever Possible To Help The Reader Gain An Insight Into India Sown Pollution Problems.This Book Is Mainly Intended As A Textbook For An Integrated One-Semester Course For Senior Level Undergraduate Or First Year Post-Graduate Engineering Students And Can Also Serve As A Reference Book To Practising Engineers And Decision Makers Concerned With Environmental Pollution Control.