this is a MA presentation

1. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur(U.P.)
Department of English
M A Semester 2nd Session(2022-23)
Presented By:
Name: Siddharth Upadhyay
Semester: 2nd (2022-23)
Roll No: 2312330010111
Enrollment No: DDU0012005954
Course Title : Literature and Environment
Course code: MENE 414
Course teacher: Prof. Shikha Singh
TOPIC
MAJOR TRENDS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

2. Environmental Study
 Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary field
that draws on knowledge and analytical tools from
many areas of study to understand the function of
natural ecosystems, the effects of human societies
on the environment, and the role that the
environment has played in shaping human cultures
and artistic endeavors.

3. Environmental studies help us understand the
importance of our environment and teaches us to use
natural resources more efficiently and embrace a
sustainable way of living. It enables us to know the
behavior of organisms under natural conditions and
the interrelationship between organisms in
population and communities.

4.  The atmosphere or air, lithosphere, or rocks and soil,
hydrosphere, or water, and the biological component of
the environment, or biosphere, are the four basic
components of the environment.
 Environmental Studies (abbreviated as EVS) is a
multidisciplinary academic field that involves studying
human interaction with the environment.

5. The need for Environmental Studies.
We have so many environmental issues that are major
concerns for our future generations in today’s world. If
not taken proper care of, they may lead to dire
circumstances. So, before things go out of hand, if proper
environmental education is provided to as many people
as possible, it could be our hope to have better days
ahead and create a secure planet.

6. MAJOR GOALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
To provide thorough awareness about socio-economical,
political, ecological interdependence to everyone To
provide each individual with opportunities to gain the
skills, motivation, knowledge, and commitment needed to
conserve the environment.

7.  Environment Trends
• Air quality and health
• Noise exposure and health
• Climate change and health
• Chemicals and health
• Biodiversity loss and health
• Access to and use of green space and health
• Sustainability,individual choices and health
• Social inequity in exposure to pollution

8. Species Extinction: Illegal hunting and poaching of a
few animals like elephants, deers, and various other
wild animals, is leading to a mass reduction in their
populations hence causing an imbalance in
ecosystems. This can be brought to a halt by
imposing stricter laws and strategies on trespassing
and hunters and creating awareness about
its various issues

9. Air, Water, and Soil pollution: Unmonitored waste disposal from industries into water
bodies and land, the release of pollutants and greenhouse, gases like CFCs, CO, CO2,
NO, etc. from automobiles, ACs, aerosols, etc., has led to an evident change in the
natural state of these elements. These can be brought into control by taking measures
like – ensuring pollution control checkups in vehicles, cutting on power consumption,
following strict measures for waste disposal, etc
Electricity Wastage: Thermal energy, which is the major contributor to electric energy,
has a lot of bad consequences due to the combustion of coal, which releases
greenhouse gases. Unfortunately, in households and many civil spaces, electricity is
often not saved and taken for granted. Taking proper measures to stop that from
happening and relying more on renewable energy sources could lead to
a better outcome

10. • Water Security: Due to rapid population growth, urban
development, depletion of freshwater resources is increasing at a
meteoric rate. This can be put in control by rainwater harvesting,
employing methods like reverse osmosis and other filtering
methods to help conserve water
• Air pollution is a major environmental health risk (WHO 2018). Air
quality in Ireland is generally good, however there are localised
issues across the country with several air pollutants
causing concern.

11. • Climate change is a well establish global problem and is perhaps the biggest
environmental challenge which we currently face.
• Increased temperatures and heat waves can also have a devastating effect,
particularly on vulnerable populations such as the elderly.
• Increased sunshine could also result in increased UV radiation exposure,
increasing the incidence of skin cancers.
• Climate change may also increase the risks posed by respiratory diseases
with increases in the levels of ambient ozone (an air pollutant which is
exacerbated by sunlight). The increased potential for forest fires may also
impact on air quality at a local level.

12. Conclusion
Thus, for a brighter and more secure life, every
citizen needs to keep himself educated about the
environment and its various ongoing issues and
actively fight against them.