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Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary field that integrates knowledge from natural and social sciences to address environmental issues. It raises awareness about challenges such as pollution and climate change while promoting sustainable practices. The field emphasizes the importance of ecosystems, biodiversity, and responsible resource utilization.

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Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary field that integrates knowledge from natural and social sciences to address environmental issues. It raises awareness about challenges such as pollution and climate change while promoting sustainable practices. The field emphasizes the importance of ecosystems, biodiversity, and responsible resource utilization.

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Chapter 1: Introduction to Environmental Studies

1. Definition and Scope


- Environment: Derived from the French word 'environ', meaning surroundings.
- Environmental Studies: An interdisciplinary field integrating knowledge from natural and social
sciences to address environmental issues.

2. Importance of Environmental Studies


- Raises awareness about environmental challenges.
- Promotes sustainable practices.
- Encourages responsible resource utilization.

3. Key Concepts
- Ecosystem: A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.
- Biodiversity: The variety of life forms within a given ecosystem.
- Natural Resources: Materials and components found in the natural environment that are used by
humans.
- Human Impacts: Pollution, deforestation, climate change, and loss of biodiversity.
- Sustainable Practices: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; conservation of water, soil, and energy;
afforestation.

4. Summary
Environmental Studies helps in understanding the interrelationship between humans and nature,
fostering responsible environmental stewardship and sustainable development.

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