Abstract

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS AND CONTROL POLICIES

*Dr. Ranjeet Kaur Bajwa

Abstract

Man is one of the species who inhabit the earth. He is the only one who has interfered with various natural processes for use of both biological & physical resources to meet his multiple demands, man has polluted all the three realms of the earth-lithosphere, hydrosphere & atmosphere. it is essential for us to know about environment & its pollution. Today, almost every aspect of modern living possesses potential health risk. Natural resources like air, water, land etc. are getting contaminated with toxic substances or chemical additives. It is possible that ultimately man may become a victim of self-created pollution. The global environmental changes are influencing not only air, water and land resources but also biological diversity and human health. Different Types of environmental hazards are: 1. Air Pollution 2. Greenhouse gases 3. Water Pollution 4. Household chemicals & pharmaceutical byproducts & wastes 5.Radiation. Indian Government and Judiciary System has taken tough stand but that is also not enough The need of the hour is to: Acknowledge and respond to ignorance, as well as uncertainty and risk, in technology appraisal and public policy-making.  Provide adequate long-term environmental & health monitoring and research into early warnings.  Expanding renewable energy & Strengthening environmental enforcement.  Improving environmental regulation of natural gas development Trimming energy waste in many sectors.

Keywords: Environmental Hazards, Health effects, Indian Government, Judiciary System.