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Synopsis The book titled "ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION: CAUSES, EFFECTS AND CONTROLS," presents up-to-date and all basic information about the major types of environmental pollution- air, water, indoor, noise, solid and hazardous waste, radiation, thermal, and oil pollution and their adverse effects on man and the environment. Technological and legal pollution control measures have been discussed in the Indian context. The text has been updated in light of current status of Government policies and programmes. Notable international treaties and protocols viz., Stockholm Conference, World Charter for Nature, Rio Earth Summit, Montreal Protocol and Kyto Protocol, have also been described. Glossary of relevant terms is given at the end. The book will serve as a major text for students of botany, zoology, geography, geology, environmental biology, environmental science, environmental chemistry, environmental engineering, home science, law, and medical & veterinary sciences.