Climate Change and Environmental Degradation

The contemporary world is at a crossroads where environmental degradation and climate change determine the fate of ecosystems, economies, and societies. High-speed industrialization, unregulated consumption of natural resources, and population explosion have imposed unprecedented demands on the fragile ecosystems of the earth, triggering a need for sustainable development tactics. This new book, Climate Change and Environmental Degradation: Challenges and Concerns for Sustainable Development, explores these urgent concerns and investigates avenues toward a more sustainable and resilient future. The book delves into the intricate interplay between human activities, environmental degradation, and climate dynamics, examining the multifaceted challenges and proposing actionable strategies to mitigate their effects while ensuring a sustainable future.The book explores the complex dimensions of climate change, from sea level rise and extreme weather to biodiversity loss and ecosystem disruption. Environmental degradation, including deforestation, pollution, and soil erosion, exacerbates these effects, putting food security, water resources, and human health at risk. By analyzing the interconnected nature of these issues, this book highlights the need to embrace comprehensive approaches to sustainability that unites environmental stewardship, technological innovation, and policy reform.A wide array of issues on climate change are addressed, including mechanisms of environmental degradation, mitigation and adaptation measures, and examples of successful and unsuccessful sustainability projects. Each chapter leverages current research and input from top experts to provide a sophisticated take on the intricacy of these global issues and the immediacy of collective action.This volume is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, teachers, and students interested in expanding their knowledge of climate science, environmental consequences, and sustainable development. The volume helps to promote enlightened decision-making and the commitment to ensuring the natural world for generations yet to come.

Srijan Goswami, PhD, is Research Scholar pursuing a PhD in Biotechnology at the University of North Bengal, India. He is a physician of the biochemic system of medicine and also holds a specialization in medical biotechnology and clinical nutrition. He received his professional training on community nutrition and child care, medical microbiology, medical biochemistry, and diabetes counselling from reputed medical colleges in Kolkata, India. He is experienced in teaching at a diverse range of paramedical and life sciences departments of reputed colleges and institutions. Dr. Goswami has around 12 years of experience in the field of teaching and research. The author and editor of several medical science and public health books, he has published books and over 40 research papers in national and international journals. He has guided undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work. He is actively associated with the editorial review boards of 15 international journals and has received awards and honors for his work, including Letters of Commendation for Global Community Services and a Certificate of Honor for his contribution in the field of science and knowledge from the International Journal of Agricultural Research, Sustainability and Food Sufficiency (IJARSFS), International Journal of Advances in Medical Sciences and Biotechnology (IJAMSB), and International Journal of Health, Safety and Environment (IJHSE). The journal Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science (Enviro Research Group) and Academia Scholarly Journals have awarded him the Certificates of Excellence as a reviewer. He is actively associated with the editorial review boards of 15 international journals.Moharana Choudhury is an Indian researcher and environmentalist. He is currently a research coordinator in the Environmental Research and Management Division of ""Voice of Environment"" (a scientific and environmental research organization in Guwahati, Assam, India. Choudhury has worked on various scientific projects across multiple government departments and has more than 14 years of research and working experience in environmental research and services. He began his career as a research intern at the National Institute of Disaster Management in New Delhi, followed by the North Eastern Space Application Center (Department of Space, Government of India/ISRO Unit) as a Junior Research Fellow. Choudhury has authored or edited more than 12 books with internationally reputed publishing houses and more than 40 articles in national and internationally reputed journals, proceedings, and more than 40 book chapters. He has written many articles and scientific reports in popular magazines. He has been working as an editor and reviewer of various prestigious international publishing houses worldwide, such as Elsevier, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Springer, Wiley, CRC Press/Routledge, Apple Academic Press, Cambridge Scholar Publishing, etc. Choudhury is working on various e