Environmental Studies For Undergraduate Courses

The importance of environmental science and environmental studies cannot be
disputed. The need for sustainable development is a key to the future of mankind.
Continuing problems of pollution, loss of forget, solid waste disposal, degradation of
environment, issues like economic productivity and national security, Global warming,
the depletion of ozone layer and loss of biodiversity have made everyone aware of
environmental issues. The United Nations Coference on Environment and Development
held in Rio de Janerio in 1992 and world Summit on Sustainable Development at
Johannesburg in 2002 have drawn the attention of people around the globe to the
deteriorating condition of our environment. It is clear that no citizen of the earth can
afford to be ignorant of environment issues. Environmental management has captured the
attention of health care managers. Managing environmental hazards has become very
importa