Environment and Ecology

The text discusses the historical context of the ecological crisis, various schools of ecology, environmental movements, human alienation from nature, 'cunning of capital', 'environmental colonialism', Ecological Economics, Marxism's 'productionism' and 'economism', Marx's 'Prometheanism', and the environmental failures in the Soviet Union.

The book "Corporate Global Environment" by Ramesh Chandra and Ritu Aneja is a valuable reference for environmental issues, corporate governance, and global cooperation. Published in 2004, it covers topics such as corporate policy, governance, and environmental protection, making it essential for environmental scientists, activists, and NGOs.

The book discusses major topics like land degradation, deforestation, desertification, habitat loss, drought, water resource management, and combating desertification. It is useful for scholars, academics, environmental scientists, activists, policy planners, and administrators.

Air pollution globally causes 5 million deaths annually, with India and China each accounting for 1.2 million. "Dust and Smoke" explores the historical impact of smoke in Indian cities, analyzing energy sources, industries, and government responses, revealing the societal consequences of urban air pollution.

The book "Ecological Politics: Different Dimensions" by Gopal Bhargava explores political ecology and economy for governance insights. Authored by a senior official in India's Ministry of Urban Development, it delves into urban development and ecological politics nationally and internationally.