Vishwa jit gupta (4 resultados)

Hardbound. Condición: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Disaster management plans. 3. Earthquakes. 4. Volcanoes. 5. Landslides. 6. Avalanches. 7. Cold deserts. 8. Flashfloods and cloud bursts. 9. Coastal ecosystem. 10. Cyclones. 11. Tsunamis. 12. Typhoon. 13. Droughts. References. Index. Natural disasters are inevitable and the world is becoming more prone to these with the passage of time. All types of such hazards hit different parts of our country at different times taking heavy toll of life destroying property worth hundreds of crores every year. In addition these create all types of environmental social and psychological problems for the people affected by such unexpected calamities. Earthquakes are one of the most disastrous of all the natural hazards as none of the technique has till date been developed anywhere in any part of the world which can predict with reasonable accuracy as to when and where earthquake tremors would hit and how being the earthquake is likely to be. It is said that earthquakes don't kill people it is the unsafe buildings and structures constructed by human beings which do. The loss of human lives by the earthquakes can be avoided or reduced considerably if necessary precautions pertaining to structural design and the quality of construction material used are taken during their construction keeping in view the geological tectonic and structural set up of the area/region. The tsunamis generated by the Andaman Nicobar Sumatra earthquake of 26 December 2004 in the Indian Ocean caused considerable damage all along the coastal areas of India Sri Lanka Myanmar Thailand and Indonesia. It resulted in killing of more than 2 73 000 persons injuring innumerable population and damaging property worth thousands of crores. It is true that an earthquake can neither be predicted nor prevented but a tsunami gives sufficient time before it strikes as the energy from the earthquake gets transferred from the seabed to the waves. Poor communication and inadequate warning system in the Indian Ocean resulted in the loss of valuable human lives. Thousands of these lives could have been saved in case a regional warning system was in place in the Indian Ocean. Toxic wastes from industries are polluting our water bodies. Oceans have become boiling pool of sewage. Marine life is getting endangered as a consequence of toxic and nuclear waste being dumped into sea. Coral reefs are showing signs of bleaching and are rapidly shrinking. We need to strictly enforce the implementation of the provisions of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification which as finalized in 1991. To save lives from natural disasters we need to activate Disaster Management Plans at the national state and district levels which were reportedly having been finalized on 31 March 2001. 234 pp. …

Hardbound. Condición: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Religion i. Introduction historical background and general aspects. ii. Festivals season and rituals. iii. Colours for Holi and natural dyes. iv. Religious celebrations and noise pollution. 2. Education i. Introduction and general aspects. ii. Eco clubs in schools. iii. Institutes offering courses in environment education. 3. Women i. Introduction general aspects and discussion. References. Index. Religion education and women have made valuable contribution in improving the environment in India. The environment awareness and awakening among school and college children in recent years may have its positive fall out in the long run in contributing to the cause of environment. Taking note of poor awakening regarding the importance of preserving healthy environment around us the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India issued direction to the University Grants Commission New Delhi and State Governments and through these to all the teaching institutes in the country to impart instructions to every student to understand the intricacies of environment degradation. Government of India has decided to make environmental education compulsory in the educational institutes all over the country as part of its efforts in increase awareness about environment. It is only through education that a child can be taught and made aware of the importance of clean environment and civic consciousness. To spread awareness about environment amongst children the centre has launched a scheme on environmental education and has initiated steps in this direction by starting National Green Corps (NGC) in the schools. As part of this scheme the process of setting up Eco Clubs in schools is gaining momentum. 166 pp. …

Hardbound. Condición: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Hydroelectric Projects. 2. Dams. 3. Small Earthen Dams. 4. Non conventional energy sources. 5. Interlinking of Rivers Project. 6. Thermal power and flyash. 7. China's Yellow River Yangtze River Project. References. Index. Water is nature's greatest gift to mankind and other living beings. It enables us to generate hydro power which is clean cheap and inexhaustible. Constructing dams reservoirs and hydropower projects by harnessing the available water sources in the Catchment areas of rivers for power generation by using modern technology helps to meet the far expanding industrial network and irrigation. In fact needs of a growing economy and population have dependence on any country's advances in energy efficiency. During the recent past Ministry of Non Conventional Energy Sources in helping to promote and propagate non conventional based systems/devices and projects in the country. These have already started giving positive results and are contributing to the installed grid capacity in the country. We need to concentrate more in harnessing our solar and wind energy. Electricity can also be created from our hotwater springs as is being contemplated at Puga in Ladakh. With energy prices being high and supplies increasingly tight even the world's most effluent countries (including United States of America) are now taking steps to develop environmentally responsible technology to meet their even increasing electric utilities by weaning themselves off oil and shifting to coal and nuclear fuel for their power plants. In addition governments are encouraging steps to save energy by setting efficiency standards for automobile appliances and revising building codes for the new constructions being planned or undertaken. 198 pp.…

Hardbound. Condición: As New. New. Contents Part I Preface. 1. General aspects of environment. 2. Geogenic factors. Part II 3. Human health. 4. Indoor pollution. References. Index. The present book discusses in detail the environmental impact of geogenic factors on human health. Minerals play a key role on the growth and development of all the living beings and these are provided by our Mother Earth to us through the water we drink and the food we eat. The book outlines the impact of various environmental factors including indoor pollution of our work place administrative buildings and at the houses we live in on living population. The book would be immense use for geoscientists environmental and health experts teachers students and all those who are involved directly or indirectly on looking after caring or well being of people or humanity at large. 568 pp.…