Rapidly growing population, urbanization and industrial activities have all resulted in considerable deterioration in the quality and sustainability of the environment. With a view to protecting and improving the environment, different legislation has been made and different regulations, rules have been issued. Some of the major environmental concerns confronting India include:
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Air pollution from industrial effluents and vehicle emissions
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Energy-related environmental problems such as, chemical & oil pollution
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Greenhouse Gas emissions
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Water pollution from raw sewage
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Agricultural factors such as, runoff of agricultural pesticides,
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Stubble burning practices
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Destructive logging