Vir Singh - Böcker

Magnitude and quality of life as well as sustainable human progress inescapably depend on the state of our environment. The environment, in essence, is a common resource of all the living organisms in the biosphere as well as a vivacious basis of the evolution of life on Earth. A sustainable future broods over a sustainable environment—an environment encompassing life-originating, life-supporting, and life-sustaining uniqueness. A deteriorating environment haplessly sets in appalling conditions leading to shrinkage of life and a halt in human progress. The current global environment scenario is extremely dismal. Environmental disruptions, largely owing to anthropogenic activities, are steadily leading to awful climate change. Horribly advancing toward mass extinction in the near or distant future and posing a threat to our Living Planet, the unabatedly ongoing climate change, in fact, is an unprecedented issue of human concern about life in the recorded human history.How to get rid of the environmental mess and resolve environmental issues leading to climate change mitigation is the foremost challenge facing humanity in our times. There are several measures the whole world is resorting to. They are primarily focused on cutting down excessive carbon emissions by means of development of technological alternatives, for example, increasing mechanical efficiencies and ever-more dependence on clean-energy sources. These are of great importance, but there is yet a natural phenomenon that has been, and will unceasingly be, pivotal to maintain climate order of the Earth. For it to phenomenally boost, we need to explore deeper aspects of environmental science. It is the environmental plant physiology that links us with deeper roots of life.Environmental Plant Physiology: Botanical Strategies for a Climate-Smart Planet attempts to assimilate a relatively new subject that helps us understand the very phenomenon of life that persists in the planet’s environment and depends on, and is influenced by, a specific set of operating environmental factors. It is the subject that helps us understand adaptation mechanisms within a variety of habitats as well as the implications of the alterations of environmental factors on the inhabiting organisms, their populations, and communities. Further, this book can also be of vital importance for policy makers and organizations dealing with climate-related issues and committed to the cause of the earth. This book can be instrumental in formulating strategies that can lead us to a climate-smart planet.Features:• Provides ecological basis of environmental plant physiology• Discusses energy, nutrient, water, temperature, allelochemical, and altitude relations of plants• Reviews stress physiology of plants and plants’ adaptations to the changing climate• Examines climate-change effects on plant physiology• Elucidates evolving botanical strategies for a climate-smart planet

This book addresses pertinent issues relating to microplastic pollution including its sources and sink of the microplastics and their environmental fate. It focuses on the impacts of microplastic pollution on marine life and human health. Available conventional methods and future solutions for the prevention and control of the marine microplastic pollution, such as bacterial and marine fungus biodegradation, membrane technology, and bioengineered microbes are included along with limitations and future challenges.Features:Provides detailed insight into the marine microplastics pollution, fate, health impacts, and removal technologyReviews ecological risks and environmental fate of microplastic pollution to the marine ecosystemDescribes control and prevention methods of the microplastics pollutionCovers global legislature for the mitigation of microplastic to the marine environmentDiscusses the role of community participation for the reduction of microplastic emissionsThis book is aimed at researchers and professionals in environmental engineering, science, and chemistry, marine pollution, marine and aquatic science.

This book addresses pertinent issues relating to microplastic pollution including its sources and sink of the microplastics and their environmental fate. It focuses on the impacts of microplastic pollution on marine life and human health. Available conventional methods and future solutions for the prevention and control of the marine microplastic pollution, such as bacterial and marine fungus biodegradation, membrane technology, and bioengineered microbes are included along with limitations and future challenges.Features:Provides detailed insight into the marine microplastics pollution, fate, health impacts, and removal technologyReviews ecological risks and environmental fate of microplastic pollution to the marine ecosystemDescribes control and prevention methods of the microplastics pollutionCovers global legislature for the mitigation of microplastic to the marine environmentDiscusses the role of community participation for the reduction of microplastic emissionsThis book is aimed at researchers and professionals in environmental engineering, science, and chemistry, marine pollution, marine and aquatic science.

The rich variety of life on Earth is a breathtaking culmination of natural evolution, with all natural ecosystems and cultivated lands teeming with biodiversity. This diverse array of flora and fauna is essential for a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable biosphere. The book Biodiversity: Concepts, Crises and Conservation is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the subject, written by a renowned academician, expert, and celebrated author. It covers all aspects of biological diversity, from conception to recognition, discovery, and practical conservation for future generations. The book is structured to provide mental agility exercises for students across multiple disciplines, including life sciences, biological sciences, environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, geography, and natural resource management. It is also a useful resource for planners, policy-makers, environmental activists, government, and non-government organizations. The book delves into emerging concepts, ongoing crises, and potential conservation tactics of biodiversity, and it is composed in a textbook style that is both enriching and innovation-disrupting. It presents magnificent scenarios of agrobiodiversity, pedo-biodiversity, and biodiversity in chemosynthesis-based communities, as well as examining biodiversity-climate links and discussing the vital biodiversity-sustainability relationships. The book elucidates biodiversity-based sustainability principles and provides operationalization techniques. The book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand and conserve the rich diversity of life on Earth.

The world is currently grappling with the consequences of human activities, which have disrupted the delicate balance of the Earths ecosystems. The environment is facing significant threats from pollution, global warming, and climate change, and the urgency to address these issues has never been greater.Drawing on his extensive research and experiences as an advocate for environmental sustainability, Prof. Vir Singhs book, Environmental Disruptions, provides a comprehensive analysis of the intricate web of connections between human actions and the health of the planet. Through his work, Prof. Singh uncovers the devastating consequences of pollution and the far-reaching impact it has on ecosystems, biodiversity, and human well-being.The book also offers a comprehensive analysis of the interconnected nature of global warming and climate change, demonstrating how these phenomena exacerbate environmental disruptions and vice versa. Prof. Singh provides a sobering examination of the threats faced by communities worldwide, including rising sea levels and extreme weather events.However, Environmental Disruptions is not solely a grim portrayal of our current predicament. Prof. Singh also offers practical solutions to the worsening problem of environmental disruptions. He highlights the importance of collective action and technological advancements in combating the vicious cycle we find ourselves in.With a compelling blend of scientific analysis, personal anecdotes, and a hopeful vision, Environmental Disruptions serves as a vital resource for graduate and post-graduate students and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the environmental challenges we face. The book is an urgent wake-up call and rallying cry for us all to take responsibility and work towards a thriving and sustainable future.For everyone concerned about the fate of our planet and seeking the knowledge and inspiration to make a difference, Environmental Disruptions is an essential read. Prof. Vir Singhs expertise, compassion, and unwavering dedication make the book a clarion call for urgent action in the face of environmental crisis.

This book discusses growing environmental threats posed by air and water pollution, exploring their causes, impacts, and potential solutions. The chapters examine the global impact of pollution, highlighting the interconnectedness of air and water pollution and their combined effects on ecosystems and human health.

This textbook is focused on fundamentals of environment and ecology for undergraduate and graduate students. This is first of its kind book dealing with physical environment, ecosystems, biological diversity, environmental pollution, and environment-influenced natural resource ecology and management.