Focusing on sustainable air pollution management, this textbook combines traditional and advanced topics, including atmospheric brown clouds and the trans-boundary movement of pollutants. The authors, drawing from extensive grassroots experience, present practical and cost-effective solutions, addressing non-technical barriers such as political and social factors. The book covers essential aspects like separation processes, materials selection, and implementation strategies, along with theoretical and operational specifications for various management options, making it a comprehensive resource for readers.
Solid waste has been a significant issue long before water and air pollution gained public attention, with roots tracing back to prehistoric times. The evolution of products, technologies, and services has altered the quantity and quality of waste over the years. Waste characteristics are influenced by factors such as income, culture, geography, and economic conditions, including disasters. The industrial revolution in Europe marked a period of intense industrial activity, while the twentieth century is often termed the American Century and the twenty-first the Asian Century, driven by a desire for economic growth. As economies transition, many countries experience a surge in waste production. Approaches to solid waste management differ globally; for instance, India collects hospital waste separately, while Sweden incinerates it alongside municipal waste. Despite international agreements addressing trans-boundary waste movement, developing countries still receive waste in various forms. While many rely on waste for their livelihoods, poor waste management poses significant challenges. Consequently, solid waste management has become a critical concern for a diverse range of professionals, including engineers, doctors, psychologists, economists, and climate scientists. Recognizing the historical shifts in waste management practices, the authors aim to synthesize their expertise into a comprehensive textbook that encompasses both
The Environmental and climatic issues varies from continent to continent and is unique to Asia. Understanding the issues does need lot of research and study material which students may not be able to gather due to shortage of time and resources. Hence an effort is made by authors gathering there experience and academic input from renowned universities of world. Climate change is real and coping with it is major concern in coming days. Most of the books written and sold in the past need updating and customizing. The general description of climate change and world will not help the professionals and students. It needs to seen area wise as a professional will work in specific geographic area. Hence an effort is made to collect data from Asia which host most populated countries along with ecological hot spots.
