Sustainable pollution assessment practices

Abstract

This chapter focuses on a global outlook on environmental problems, an assessment of pollution in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere from the viewpoint of sustainable development, and remedial measures to restore the environment. In addition, worldwide case studies in relation to the extensive use of natural systems, the degradation and deterioration of the environment owing to uncontrolled generation of solid and liquid waste, air and water pollutants, and the abolition of flora and fauna are discussed. Scientifically sound sustainable solutions that contribute to improving human health and the environment are highlighted.

keywords: Atmosphere; Biosphere; Climate change; Environmental problems in developing countries; Environmental restoration; Geosphere; Global warming; Groundwater; Heavy metals; Hydrosphere; Land environment; Marine and freshwater pollution; Natural resources; Oil spills; Policy; Pollutants; Soil; Solid and hazardous wastes; Surface water; Sustainable development