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UNIT 4: Concept and definition of carbon sequestration, carbon footprint, carbon credit,
carbon Trading, Environmental Politics, Environmental Economics, Green
Economy, Circular Economy, Environmental Impact Assessment.

UNIT 5: A brief overview of prominent natural disasters in India earthquakes, landslides,
floods, cyclones.

UNIT 6: List of important Acts and Rules for the conservation of environment - Wildlife
Protection Act (1972), Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act (1981),
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (1974), Environment Protection Act
(1986).

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