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The book discusses the indispensable connection between the
environment and health via all possible aspects, focussing on human
interactions with the environment. The multi-dimensional field of
environmental and human health perspectives with emerging issues
and current trends is illustrated through supporting case studies,
reviews, research reports and examples. It also covers crucial
areas of research such as vector control in a tropical climate,
influence of climate change on human health and so forth, including
proliferation of microbial diseases. Environmental, health and
safety guidelines are discussed as well. Aimed at graduate students
and researchers in environmental and medical sciences, health and
safety, and ecology, this book Highlights interdisciplinary aspects
of environmental changes and associated health risks Explains
different aspects of environmental pollution and health risks
Includes dedicated chapters on global epidemics and biomedical and
municipal waste Contains case studies pertaining to different
health and safety issues.
The extensive safety restrictions imposed globally due to the
COVID-19 pandemic have brought significant changes to almost all
environmental parameters. The largest pandemic of the century has
left an indelible mark on all aspects of human life and the
environment. This book revolves around COVID-19 and its influence
on all biotic and abiotic components on earth, with a focus on the
regulatory role of air quality during the pandemic, environmental
toxicity and susceptibility to COVID-19, and the impact of the
lockdown on different ecosystems. The book fundamentally explains
the biology of SARS-CoV-2 and the pathophysiology and epidemiology
of COVID-19. Dedicated chapters highlight the ongoing global
cutting-edge research on COVID-19, control and safety measures, and
public health concerns. COVID-19 and Emerging Environmental Trends:
A Way Forward is aimed at graduate and postgraduate students as
well as researchers in environmental and medical science, health
and safety, and ecology. This book offers a multiperspective and
multidisciplinary approach to the discussion of the pandemic as
well as emerging environmental issues, current trends, and a way
forward. As humanity stands face-to-face with the largest global
crisis in recent times, this book helps readers to easily
understand its various aspects from a beginner’s perspective,
without going into the intricate technicalities of medical science
or environmental science, and beautifully juxtaposes critical
issues with lucid language and flexible scientific explanations.
The extensive safety restrictions imposed globally due to the
COVID-19 pandemic have brought significant changes to almost all
environmental parameters. The largest pandemic of the century has
left an indelible mark on all aspects of human life and the
environment. This book revolves around COVID-19 and its influence
on all biotic and abiotic components on earth, with a focus on the
regulatory role of air quality during the pandemic, environmental
toxicity and susceptibility to COVID-19, and the impact of the
lockdown on different ecosystems. The book fundamentally explains
the biology of SARS-CoV-2 and the pathophysiology and epidemiology
of COVID-19. Dedicated chapters highlight the ongoing global
cutting-edge research on COVID-19, control and safety measures, and
public health concerns. COVID-19 and Emerging Environmental Trends:
A Way Forward is aimed at graduate and postgraduate students as
well as researchers in environmental and medical science, health
and safety, and ecology. This book offers a multiperspective and
multidisciplinary approach to the discussion of the pandemic as
well as emerging environmental issues, current trends, and a way
forward. As humanity stands face-to-face with the largest global
crisis in recent times, this book helps readers to easily
understand its various aspects from a beginner's perspective,
without going into the intricate technicalities of medical science
or environmental science, and beautifully juxtaposes critical
issues with lucid language and flexible scientific explanations.
The book discusses the indispensable connection between the
environment and health via all possible aspects, focussing on human
interactions with the environment. The multi-dimensional field of
environmental and human health perspectives with emerging issues
and current trends is illustrated through supporting case studies,
reviews, research reports and examples. It also covers crucial
areas of research such as vector control in a tropical climate,
influence of climate change on human health and so forth, including
proliferation of microbial diseases. Environmental, health and
safety guidelines are discussed as well. Aimed at graduate students
and researchers in environmental and medical sciences, health and
safety, and ecology, this book Highlights interdisciplinary aspects
of environmental changes and associated health risks Explains
different aspects of environmental pollution and health risks
Includes dedicated chapters on global epidemics and biomedical and
municipal waste Contains case studies pertaining to different
health and safety issues.
This book provides a cross-sectoral, multi-disciplinary assessment
of different problems associated with estuarine acidification with
special thrust on mangrove dominated Indian Sundarban estuaries.
The arms of ocean acidification have extended to coastal and
estuarine waters, where a wide spectrum of biodiversity thrives
with unique adaptation extending several ecosystem services. Impact
of acidification in these areas is a matter of concern as
acidification potentially has more immediate effects on the health
of estuaries and inshore regions as well as regional economies.
Ground zero data collected for more than three decades have made
the book stand on a strong base.
This book critically analyzes the water quality in the lower
Gangetic delta, and examines the environmental conditions and
physical processes operating in this rich ecosystem. Readers with
an interest in environmental science, geography, oceanography,
marine biology, environmental biology, aquatic pollution and
ecology will find the research presented here most appealing.
Readers will discover critical aspects of the chemistry of the
estuarine water (particularly that of Hooghly and Matla estuaries)
in the lower stretch of the delta region along with the causes and
effects of pollution in and around this region. Particular
attention is given to the bioaccumulation of conservative
pollutants in edible fishes and floral communities thriving in this
region. Several case studies are also incorporated to highlight the
vulnerability of pollution in this region. Chapters also address
the impacts of climate change (specifically acidification) on the
concentration and behavior of conservative pollutants. Finally, the
book highlights some mitigation measures at the technology and
policy level to minimize the negative impacts posed by different
groups of pollutants on the estuarine biodiversity.
The book presents recent research on marine ecology in different
parts of the world. It aims to shed light on relevant topics for
budding marine ecologists. The "blue soup" of Planet Earth, which
comprises both biotic and abiotic components, is essential to
keeping the wheel of civilization running. Four major ecosystem
service categories have been identified within this context, namely
provisioning services such as water, food, mangrove timber, honey,
fish, wax, fuel wood, fodder and bioactive compounds from marine
and estuarine flora and fauna; regulating services such as the
regulation of climate, coastal erosion, coral bleaching and
pollution; cultural services encompassing recreational (tourism),
spiritual and other non-material benefits; and supporting services
such as nutrient cycling and photosynthesis. These valuable
services are obtained from various resources that must be conserved
for the sake of humanity. This book presents data for each resource
type, not just in the form of a simple description, but also
through case studies that resulted from several research projects
and pilot programs carried out in different parts of the world.
Statistical tools were also used to critically analyze the
influence of relevant hydrological parameters on the biotic
community. Advanced research in marine and estuarine ecology is
based on the use of sophisticated instruments, sampling precision,
statistical tools, etc., which have also been highlighted in the
book.
Mangroves are basically salt tolerant forest ecosystems found
mainly in tropical and sub-tropical inter-tidal regions. Till about
1960s, mangroves were largely viewed as “economically
unproductive areas” and were therefore destroyed for reclaiming
land for various economic and commercial activities. Gradually,
with the passage of time, the economic and ecological benefits of
mangroves have become visible and their importance is now well
appreciated. Today, mangroves are observed in about 30 countries in
tropical subtropical regions covering an area of about 99,300
Sq.Km. However, during the past 50 years, over 50% of the mangrove
cover has been lost, mainly because of the increased pressure of
human activities like shrimp farming and agriculture, forestry,
salt extraction, urban development, tourist development and
infrastructure. Also, dam on rivers, contamination of sea waters
caused by heavy metals, oil spills, pesticides and other products
etc. have been found to be responsible for the decline of
mangroves. Although the temperature effect on growth and species
diversity is not known, sea-level rise may pose a serious threat to
these ecosystems The present book addresses all these important
issues in separate chapters with some interesting case studies
whose data may serve as pathfinder for future researches in the
sphere of the influence of climate change on mangrove ecosystem.
The role of mangroves in the sector of bioremediation is a unique
feather in the crown of this coastal and brackishwater vegetation
that may be taken up by the coastal industries in order to maintain
the health of ambient environment. This book seeks to discover and
to assess the vulnerability of climate change on mangrove flora and
fauna, their role in carbon sequestration and some interesting case
studies by some groups of dedicated researchers that may serve as
the basis of future climate related policies.
The book presents recent research on marine ecology in different
parts of the world. It aims to shed light on relevant topics for
budding marine ecologists. The "blue soup" of Planet Earth, which
comprises both biotic and abiotic components, is essential to
keeping the wheel of civilization running. Four major ecosystem
service categories have been identified within this context, namely
provisioning services such as water, food, mangrove timber, honey,
fish, wax, fuel wood, fodder and bioactive compounds from marine
and estuarine flora and fauna; regulating services such as the
regulation of climate, coastal erosion, coral bleaching and
pollution; cultural services encompassing recreational (tourism),
spiritual and other non-material benefits; and supporting services
such as nutrient cycling and photosynthesis. These valuable
services are obtained from various resources that must be conserved
for the sake of humanity. This book presents data for each resource
type, not just in the form of a simple description, but also
through case studies that resulted from several research projects
and pilot programs carried out in different parts of the world.
Statistical tools were also used to critically analyze the
influence of relevant hydrological parameters on the biotic
community. Advanced research in marine and estuarine ecology is
based on the use of sophisticated instruments, sampling precision,
statistical tools, etc., which have also been highlighted in the
book.
Mangroves are basically salt tolerant forest ecosystems found
mainly in tropical and sub-tropical inter-tidal regions. Till about
1960s, mangroves were largely viewed as "economically unproductive
areas" and were therefore destroyed for reclaiming land for various
economic and commercial activities. Gradually, with the passage of
time, the economic and ecological benefits of mangroves have become
visible and their importance is now well appreciated. Today,
mangroves are observed in about 30 countries in tropical
subtropical regions covering an area of about 99,300 Sq.Km.
However, during the past 50 years, over 50% of the mangrove cover
has been lost, mainly because of the increased pressure of human
activities like shrimp farming and agriculture, forestry, salt
extraction, urban development, tourist development and
infrastructure. Also, dam on rivers, contamination of sea waters
caused by heavy metals, oil spills, pesticides and other products
etc. have been found to be responsible for the decline of
mangroves. Although the temperature effect on growth and species
diversity is not known, sea-level rise may pose a serious threat to
these ecosystems The present book addresses all these important
issues in separate chapters with some interesting case studies
whose data may serve as pathfinder for future researches in the
sphere of the influence of climate change on mangrove ecosystem.
The role of mangroves in the sector of bioremediation is a unique
feather in the crown of this coastal and brackishwater vegetation
that may be taken up by the coastal industries in order to maintain
the health of ambient environment. This book seeks to discover and
to assess the vulnerability of climate change on mangrove flora and
fauna, their role in carbon sequestration and some interesting case
studies by some groups of dedicated researchers that may serve as
the basis of future climate related policies.
This book critically analyzes the water quality in the lower
Gangetic delta, and examines the environmental conditions and
physical processes operating in this rich ecosystem. Readers with
an interest in environmental science, geography, oceanography,
marine biology, environmental biology, aquatic pollution and
ecology will find the research presented here most appealing.
Readers will discover critical aspects of the chemistry of the
estuarine water (particularly that of Hooghly and Matla estuaries)
in the lower stretch of the delta region along with the causes and
effects of pollution in and around this region. Particular
attention is given to the bioaccumulation of conservative
pollutants in edible fishes and floral communities thriving in this
region. Several case studies are also incorporated to highlight the
vulnerability of pollution in this region. Chapters also address
the impacts of climate change (specifically acidification) on the
concentration and behavior of conservative pollutants. Finally, the
book highlights some mitigation measures at the technology and
policy level to minimize the negative impacts posed by different
groups of pollutants on the estuarine biodiversity.
This is the first comprehensive science-based primer to highlight
the unique ecosystem services provided by mangrove forests, and
discuss how these services preserve the livelihoods of coastal
populations. The book presents three decades of real-time data on
Sundarbans and Bhitarkanika mangroves in India measuring carbon and
nitrogen sequestration, as well as case studies that demonstrate
the utility provided by mangroves for reducing the impact of storms
and erosion, providing nutrient retention for complex habitats, and
housing a vast reservoir of plant, animal and microbial
biodiversity. Also addressed is the function of mangroves as
natural ecosystems of cultural convergence, offering the resources
and products necessary for thriving coastal communities. The book
will be of interest to students, academics and researchers in the
fields of oceanography, marine biology, botany, climate science,
ecology and environmental geography, as well as consultants and
policy makers working in coastal zone management and coastal
biodiversity conservation.
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