Environmental Chemistry

This topic discusses the renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. With illustrative examples, it discusses their uses in various fields.

This topic discusses the concept of environmental pollution. It tells the source of pollutants and the harm caused by them to the living organisms and non-living things.

This topic discusses the atmospheric pollution in detail. It covers the causes, pollutants and effects of tropospheric and stratospheric pollution. It also explains the ozone hole, acid rain, global warming.

This topic details the chemical and photochemical reactions in the atmosphere. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these reactions.

The topic introduces the concept of greenhouse effect and global warming. It highlights the greenhouse gases which cause greenhouse effect. In addition, it also discusses the causes and consequences of global warming.

In this topic, we will learn about soil pollution. It discusses the causes, pollutants and effects of soil pollution. It also explains its harmful effects on plants and animals.

This topic sheds light on industrial wastes and industrial pollution. It discusses the harmful non-biodegradable wastes generated by thermal power plants and industries. It also highlights some important facts about waste recycling.

In this topic, we will learn the strategies to control environmental pollution in detail. We will understand the process of waste management by appropriate collection and disposal of waste, via illustrations.

The topic introduces the concept of green chemistry. It highlights some of the green chemists who won the Nobel prize for work to reduce hazardous waste. It also discusses green chemistry in day-to-day life.