Environmental law deals with regulating the human activities on the environment in order to protect both the human race and Mother Nature. It is a complex web of conventions, treaties and regulations established by a joint effort of many countries in the world.
The laws that were initially established addressed major environmental issues like pollution of natural resources like air and water and also conservation of natural resources and their management. Laws which were passed to control pollution of the resources pertained to certain medium in the environment (for instance, water or air). It aimed at controlling the pollutants emission and defined the liabilities if the permissible limit is exceeded.More...
Effects Of Pollution On Health
 Pollution adversely affects the health of many living organisms, including humans. Poor air quality can cause disorder related respiratory systems, cardiovascular diseases, throat inflammation, chest pain and congestion. It aggravates an existing respiratory problem like asthma or bronchitis. Moreover, poor air quality can also affect the skin and eyes by causing rashes on the skin and irritation in the eyes.More...
Effects Of Air Pollution In Humans
 Air pollution can adversely affect human health. Certain segments of population, like the elderly people, infants and children, are likely to be more sensitive to air pollution. Further, certain health concerns like asthma and other respiratory disorders and/or cardiovascular diseases may get aggravated in a person already suffering from them, if they are exposed to pollutants present in the air.More...
Effects Of Water Pollution
 All types of water pollution adversely affect health of humans, animals, plant and marine life. The effects of water pollution are usually long term. Various pollutants affect the healthy living organisms, including humans, in different ways.Heavy metals like lead and mercury from industrial effluents discarded into nearby lakes and rivers can accumulate, and over time result in various neurological disorders Heavy metals can cause retarded development in children, result in birth defects, and some are carcinogenic.More...
Types Of Water Pollution
 Water pollution can be classified based on the number of sources. Water pollution can come from a number of different sources. If the resulting pollution is from a single source, such as an oil spill, then it is called point-source pollution. If the pollution is as a result of many sources, then it is called non point-source pollution.Water pollution can be classified based on the area affected by the pollution. Usually, most types of pollution affect the immediate area surrounding the source of water.More...
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Baseline of environmental law - Advances in environmental law
