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The book embodies all kinds of recent information on different aspects of pollution problems. The impact of environmental pollution on human health has been described. Ecohydrological features of the Holy Ganga river microbial contamination of water resources conservation of coastal and island areas and effect of acid rain have been nicely elucidated. Environmental problems related to coal mines arid zone pesticides fossils past biodiversity crisis have been vividly discussed. Effects of various toxicants on biological systems metal poisoning atmospheric reactions chemical toxicity and health hazards use of antidotes biochemical monitoring and toxicity assessment have been thoroughly presented. Environmental sustainability wetland management and role of vermitech in pollution abatement have also been given. All the chapters provide important information in an up-to-date fashion and in a readable and intelligible way. Overall the readers will find the book interesting in the present context of environmental deterioration. In fact it has been an endeavour to make a comprehensive compilation dealing with not only the basic aspects of environmental biology but also its applied parts. About the Author Dr. G. Tripathi obtained his B.Sc. (Honours) M.Sc. And Ph.D. degree from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Varanasi. He worked as a Lecturer in MLK College Balrampur and an Associate Professor in Indo-US Project; in BHU before joining the present position of Associate Professorship in the -Departrnent of Zoology JNV University Jodhpur. His research interests centre around Biochemical Physiology and Resource Technology. He has published over 70 research papers reviews and chapters in various internationally reputed research journals and important books. He has written several popular articles in various scientific magazines. He has authored/edited three books on current issues in biology. He has been reviewer of Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology of Pergamon- Elsevier Science Oxford. He. Is Editor Associate Editor and Editorial Board Member of various reputed research journals and Fellow of some scientific societies. Dr. Tripathis candidature has been offered for inclusion in Whos Who in the World (USA). He is also working as a member of the Research Board of Advisors of American Biographical Institute USA.