The over-exploitation of the Earth’s resources has brought about an unsustainable situation where biodiversity and ecological balance are under dire threat. But the most immediate concern is global warming, caused by high anthropogenic emission of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Global warming is upsetting the climate pattern. Climate change is threatening the Earth with severe drought and floods, storms, and cyclones; rising sea levels from the general warming of sea water and melting of glacial and Arctic ice; inundation of low coastal areas by the rising sea; disruption in the agricultural crop pattern; and serious problems with regard to availability of fresh water. With the prescience of all these serious challenges facing the earth, the book attempts to engage the learned, researchers, graduate students, and social activists and work for the mitigation of and adaptation with global warming and climate change.
Preface
Part I : Overview of Sustainable Development
Chapter 1 : Global Sustainability-An Overview
Chapter 2 : Multi-Sectoral Resources Review Towards Sustainability
Chapter 3 : Technology Solution for Global Sustainability
Chapter 4 : Economic and Governance of Sustainable Development
Part II : Challenges of Environment
Chapter 5 : General Atmospheric Pollution
Chapter 6 : Automobile Emissions
Chapter 7 : Depletion of Ozone Layer
Chapter 8 : Problem of Acid Rain
Chapter 9 : Global Warming and Climatic Changes
Chapter 10 : Carbon Emission Scenario
Chapter 11 : Climate Change and Carbon Trading
Part III : Challenges of Energy
Chapter 12 : Global Energy Challenges
Chapter 13 : Nuclear Energy
Chapter 14 : Biomass Energy
Chapter 15 : Solar Energy-A Promising Alternative Power Source
Chapter 16 : Wind Energy and Power
Chapter 17 : Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Fuel Technology
Chapter 18 : Hydro-Energy
Chapter 19 : Other Energy Challenges
Part IV : Challenges of Water Resources
Chapter 20 : Overview of Global Water Resources
Chapter 21 : Challenges of Indias Water Resource
Chapter 22 : Indian Water Resources II
Chapter 23 : Urban Water Supply-A Dual Water System
References
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