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This book is a comprehensive & authentic book on 'Environmental Studies'. This book is an imperative educational resource that will be of value and interest to everyone seeking to broaden their understanding of the science behind environmental issues. It covers the complete syllabus for Years I & II. It aims to fulfil the requirements of the following students: (i) Environmental Science | Theory into Practice (I & II) at UG Level (AEC-I) based on Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) for the University of Delhi (ii) Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (iii) School of Open Learning of the University of Delhi (iv) Various Central Universities throughout India The Present Publication is the 6th Edition, authored by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Batra, Dr. Kanchan Batra & Prof. Harpreet Kaur, with the following noteworthy features: (i) [Written in Accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP)] in the universities all over India (ii) [Simple & Systematic Manner of Presentation] The subject matter is presented in a simple, systematic method along with a comprehensive explanation of the concept and theories underlying environmental studies (iii) [Format of Presentation] Each chapter includes a broad introduction that provides a conceptual outline followed by point-wise elucidation of each topic (iv) [Case Studies] are covered in this book comprehensively from both Indian and Global scenarios (v) [Case Studies and Brief Sketches] of successful entrepreneurial stories have been incorporated (vi) [Comprehensive Reporting of Key Topics] like the following: (a) [Special Topics] such as: (i) Environment Policies (ii) Human Population Growth (iii) G20 Summit (b) Ecosystem (c) Natural Resources (d) Biodiversity (e) Disaster Management (f) Greenhouse Effect (g) Endangered Species (vii) [Coverage of Environmental Issues] such as: (a) Pollution (b) Ozone Layer Depletion (c) Global Warming (d) Conservation of Biodiversity (viii) [Coverage of Questions] are as follows: (a) Review Questions (b) Subjective Type Questions (c) Objective Type Questions (d) Practical Exercises (e) Experiential Activities (f) Outreach Activities (ix) [Past Exam Question Papers of Delhi University] are given at the end for reference (a) Environmental Studies Paper – 2020 (OBE) (CBCS) (b) Environmental Studies Paper – 2021 (OBE) (CBCS) (c) Environmental Studies Paper – January 2023 (AEC-I) (UGCF) (d) Environmental Studies Paper – July 2023 (AEC-I) (UGCF) (x) [Student-Oriented Book] This book has been developed keeping in mind the following factors: (a) Interaction of the author/teacher with their students in the classroom (b) Shaped by the author/teacher's experience of teaching the subject matter at different levels (c) Reactions and responses of students have also been incorporated at different places in the book The contents of this book are as follows: (i) Year I (a) Introduction to Environmental Studies (b) Ecosystems (c) Natural ResourcesEnvironmental Pollution (ii) Year II (a) Global Environmental Issues and Policies (b) Biodiversity & Conservation (c) Human Communities and the Environment