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TO BE HUMAN IS TO HAVE THE CHOICE TO ACT AMBIGUOUSLY. TO BE ABLE TO DELIBERATELY ACT AMBIGUOUSLY IS TO BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN LIFE AND TO GIVE IT PURPOSE. MUCH OF CONTEMPORARY EXISTENCE ON THIS PLANET CONSISTS OF ELIMINATING AMBIGUOUS ACTION AND PEOPLE ALONG WITH THEM. INSOFAR AS THIS PROCESS AS THIS PROCESS CONTINUES UNCHECKED, THE CHANCES FOR SUSTAINING PURPOSEFUL LIFE DIMINISH.

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Original Title Page -- Original Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Summary -- Preface -- Introduction: A question of balance -- Chapter 1: Forces of nature, acts of Man -- Chapter 2: Droughts: too little water -- Chapter 3: Floods -- Chapter 4: Tropical cyclones and other winds -- Chapter 5: Earthquakes -- Chapter 6: Tsunami and volcanoes -- Chapter 7: Relief -- Chapter 8: Disasters and development -- Appendix -- Further Reading.

Current Inventories of methane emissions -- Methane emission measurement and monitoring methods -- Addressing uncertainties in anthropogenic methane emissions -- Presenting methane emission data and results -- Meeting the challenges of characterizing methane emissions -- References -- Glossary -- Appendixes. Acronyms and abbreviations; Definition of U.S. greenhouse gas inventory categories; Other anthropogenic sources of methane; U.S. greenhouse gas inventory development; Acknowledgment of those who provided input to the committee; Common units for reporting methane concentrations and emissions; Biographical sketches of committee members; Disclosure of conflict of interest.

Fundamentals of Environmental Studies is taught as a compulsory paper to first-year undergraduate students across major technical universities in India. This book introduces the fundamental principles and concepts of environmental science, ecology and related interdisciplinary subjects, such as policy, law, pollution control, economics and natural resource management. It covers a wide range of topics and issues including biodiversity, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents, nuclear holocaust, disaster management, manipulation of various natural resources including water, land, forests, food and mineral resources, and the problems associated with natural resource management. It also analyzes different types of ecosystems, biochemical cycles and laws of thermodynamics and provides easy-to-understand examples. In addition, the book offers separate chapters on various types of environmental pollution and waste management, including waste water treatment, solid waste management and green management.

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Authors' Preface -- Day One -- Morning, at Villa Franatoni in the Study -- Afternoon, on the Front Patio -- Day Two -- Morning, at the Upstairs Terrace -- Afternoon, on the Front Patio -- Day Three -- Morning, in the Study -- Afternoon, at the Upstairs Terrace -- Day Four -- Morning, by the River -- Afternoon, in the Study -- Day Five -- Morning, at the Upstairs Terrace -- Afternoon, in the Garden Overlooking the Valley -- Day Six -- Morning, in the Study -- Afternoon, in the Study -- About the Author.