The Green Chemistry Revolution: From Principles to Practice | Chapter 7 | Advancements in Science and Technology: Paving the Way to a Sustainable Future

The Green Chemistry Revolution represents a different paradigm in chemistry and industry that values sustainability, environmental welfare, and economic vitality for a better world. Founded on the Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry, this movement encourages priority consideration for the design of processes and products that eliminate or minimize the use and generation of hazardous substances, waste, and renewable resources. Green Chemistry has shown great promise in recent decades in addressing the global challenges of pollution, climate change, and resource depletion. The chapter discusses the history of the development of Green Chemistry, its underlying principles, and how they can be applied in various industries, such as Pharmaceuticals, Agri-Science, and Energy. Through case studies and recent innovations, the study will demonstrate the important role of Green Chemistry in ensuring sustainability for the future. The chapter will also discuss the challenges and possible pathways ahead, reinforcing the idea that necessary coordination among academia, industry, and the public sector must occur to achieve the potential that Green Chemistry offers. As the revolution advances, it will, therefore, provide new and innovative pathways that create a balance between economic development and environmental protection.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Dr. Indu Ravish
Department of Chemistry, Dr. B.R.A. Govt. College, Jagdishpura (Kaithal), India.

 

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A Textbook of Integrated Farming Systems for Sustainable Agriculture | Book Publisher International

 India faces a number of difficulties in developing its agricultural sector because it has less than 2.4% of the world's arable land and 16.8% of the world's population. The globe is increasingly concerned about issues including food security, employment, income generation, resource conservation, and environmental protection. The increased production of food grains came at a tremendous cost to the environment and natural resources. Priority focus must be given to the problems of providing adequate employment, energy, sustainable cities, food security and sustainable agriculture, water and ocean management, and catastrophe preparedness. Integrated farming system (IFS) is one of the strategies for making the concept of sustainable development a reality within the context of sustainable agriculture. In an integrated farming system crop production, livestock, horticulture crops, fisheries, and all other aspects of farming are included. The status of these combinations is determined by the dominant modality of these systems in a certain location. These issues with sustainable agriculture must be resolved by the implementation of several reform measures. In order to boost farm output, lessen environmental damage, improve the quality of life for resource-strapped farmers, and ensure sustainability, integrated farming systems must be developed and put into practice. An integrated farming system can guarantee the maximum level of food production with the least amount of environmental effect and enhance the standard of living for farmers. More crucially, IFS makes resources, available to farmers so they may continue to produce food sustainably and productively, even in extremely sensitive climatic situations. In certain nations, notably India, IFS has changed traditional cattle farming, aquaculture, horticulture, agro-industry, and related industries. For the purpose of farming systems for sustainable agriculture, it is required to identify the primary integrated farming systems that are currently in use with internal cost adjustment, return, revenue, and employment.

Author(s) Details:

Shikhar Verma,
Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology Nawabganj, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Jyotiprakash Mishra,
District Agro-Met Unit, KVK Mayurbhanj-1, Odisha, India.

Sweekruta Mohapatra,
Department of Agronomy, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Modipuram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Mausmi Rastogi,
Department of Agronomy, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Modipuram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Vikash Singh,
Department of Agronomy, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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A Brief Overview of the South African Legal Framework for Marine Pollution with Reference to Land-Based Marine Pollution | Chapter 5 | Challenging Issues on Environment and Earth Science Vol. 1

In the Republic of South Africa, there are numerous legal instruments that provide guidelines and legislative procedures for processes and issues relevant to marine pollution. The aim of this analysis is to briefly review and synthesise the legislative structure literature. It also becomes unclear from a collection of documents looked at, which one is relevant to whom, under what conditions and to what degree. In this regard, some light is shed here, showing, most importantly, the irreplaceable and authoritative text that holds sway over others. In addition, the analysis quickly mentions classification of laws and regulations based on common law, doctrines of general application statutes of the equity band. Four primary sources are used by the South African Legal System: laws, court rulings, common law, customary law and indigenous law. While case laws and indigenous laws have not been discussed in any way, as environmentalism is a relatively new field of social practise, the explanation for this is not farfetched. In dispute resolution and arbitration, the question of dominance is addressed, citing a noteworthy international case that is applicable to any signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas. Light is shed on the root basis of the legal system of marine pollution, citing main parts of the Republics, Constitution, statutes of the environment, policy papers, and bye laws. As the synchronous use of bye laws is disclosed, the characteristics enshrined in the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Seas are unpacked in both objects. There is also an attempt to list four wide areas around which cases of marine pollution could require adjudication. In addition, the report looks at liability problems with the state itself, which seems to be the e perpetrator (or not). A case from the Pace International Law Review exemplifies this. Using a theory unpacked in the Corfu Channel Case of 1949 and the Declarations that followed, customary law and general international principles of law are brought into review. The prominence of the National Environment al Management Act (NEMA) is identified in the light of the presence of the other bye laws by looking at the South African general legislative structure. Before wrapping up the threats, opportunities, and conclusions, procedural steps taken in the management of marine pollution are highlighted.

Author (s) Details

Dr. Cliff Sibusiso Dlamini
Center for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA), Plot 4701, Station Exit Road Private Bag 00357, Gaborone, Botswana.

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