Dinesh Chandra
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We have since become aware, however, of the threats to human health which operate at a much larger geographical scale, and because of their non‐localized character, are even more difficult to investigate. All these “global climatic changes” are due to increased human pressure on the environment, of which the main drivers are population growth and an increase in per capita resource use and waste production. Climate change and other changes to the atmosphere, land use changes and soil degradation, freshwater depletion and contamination, and biodiversity loss are four important categories of global climatic change, each of which form potential, although partly or largely unknown, threats to human health.2 What should mass education public health research do to help humanity cope with these new climatic problems is the aim of this paper.
Satyendra Singh Chahar
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Zeenat Zaidi
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Anjani Rani
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Key words:- Flouride toxicity, Channa punctatus, opercular movement, feeding habit, fin, colour pattern.
Kavita Singh Chaudhary & Rohit Kumar Singh
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The Planet Earth appears to be at unrest. Among the global environmental problems climate change, depletion of biological resources, ozone layer depletion and pollution of international waters, depletion of biological resources, extinction of species is considered by many environmentalists unique in the sense that its depletion is irretrievable. The severity of the problem is confirmed by the Global Species Assessment, which is produced by the Red List Consortium comprising International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and its Species Survival Commission. The degradation of Biodiversity is an inevitable phenomenon in a global perspective. The ever increasing menace of Biodiversity degradation at a very rapid pace can be attributed primarily to man’s contemptuous attitude towards nature. Biodiversity represents the totality of genes, species and ecosystems in a region. All the biological variables on the planet earth interacting with one another and with the physical environment form the foundation of sustainable development. The \\worldwide destruction of natural environment by population explosion, wild habitat loss and fragmentation, over exploitation of natural resources has led to a tremendous loss of biological diversity. The global biodiversity strategy (Anon.,1992) highlighted the needs for the conservation of biological diversity for sustainability. Accordingly, the most effective and efficient mechanism to conserve the biological diversity is to prevent the destruction or degradation of habitat, through jn situ methods. The management of natural protected areas is much emphasized in this regard.The effective conservation of biological diversity in the natural protected areas is ultimately based on the involvement of the local people. The culture, faith and traditions of the local people towards the natural world gaining prominence in the present day environmental deterioration. The global conservation strategy highlighted the strengthening of research on ethical, cultural and religious issues related to biodiversity
Key Words: Mythology, Buddhism, Conservation, Behavioral change, Vulnerable Species.
Lalit Kumar Singh
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Different cultures developed in different landscapes that influenced activities, occupations, diet, language, and architecture. Cultures adapted to local environmental challenges by growing local domestic crops, developing irrigation and terracing systems, hunting, fishing, and gathering. Biodiversity provides a sense of place. Countries and states have flagship animals and plants that are a source of pride and highlight the uniqueness of each habitat . Travel, which provides great pleasure to many people, is motivated by the desire to see this combination of cultural, landscape and biological diversity. In India, the concept of environment protection can be seen starting from the period of Vedas. All four major Vedas ( The Rigveda, The Samaveda, The Yajurveda and The Atharva Veda) recognize the importance of maintenance of the seasons\' cycles that are likely to get altered due to the climate change owing to inappropriate human actions. It is remarkable that the people in Vedic times regarded Nature and the environment in a holistic manner and revered each of its constituents and entities be carefully preserving them. It is interesting to know that the ancient Vedas have several references in them on environmental protection, ecological balance, weather cycles, rainfall phenomena, hydrologic cycle, and related subjects that directly indicate the high level of awareness of the seers and people of that time.
Being spiritual and religious text Indian mythology and the religious literature may be used as a tool of biodiversity conservation.
Key Words: Mythology, Vedas, Mores and Rituals, Vedic Literature, Poaching, Habitat, Religion, Dogmatism (Bigotry)s, Religious Proceedings, Celebrant, Rubrics.
Indradeo Singh
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Vijendra Singh
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Jaipur (longitude : 950 24’ E ; latitude : 270 18’ N), a city located at the central part of Rajasthan, is undergoing rapid urbanization and industrialization. Wastewater generated from various industries discharged into ‘AMANISHAH NALA’ and this water was sampled from eleven different industrial sites, during pre–monsoon session, where this water is used for irrigation purpose. The concentrations of pH, Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, SO42–, CO32–, HCO3–, TH, NO3–, F–, and DO are within permissible limits but definite contaminations with special reference to EC, Cl–, TDS, COD & BOD in wastewater have been observed, calls for at least primary treatment of wastewater before being used for irrigation.
Key words: Physico–Chemical Properties, Wastewater, Percent Sodium, Water Pollution and Sodium , Absorption Ratio.
Syeeda Khatoon
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The level of Pollution in Delhi is really a point of concern, keeping inconsideration public health of the resident, as air pollution is a major cause of illness and premature deaths. The problem needs to be addressed immediately instead of providing lip service to the whole problem in the form of Odd-Even. With the rise of Asian economies, including India, output and wealth continues to grow, meaning thereby more vehicles on the road. The transport sector has become the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions. So there is need for clean, Green and better energy alternative for Delhi which help in improving local air quality.To fulfil this objective, Delhi government need to work instantly on green infrastructure technology and policy evolution.
Sanghmitra
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Nikunaj Bhardwaj, Pratibha Teotia & Swati Pandit
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