Enviromental Science
(Muhammad Unza Farooqui, Karachi)
Environmental science is a
multidisciplinary academic field that integrates physical and biological
sciences, to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental
problems. Environmental science provides an integrated, quantitative, and
interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental systems.
Related areas of study include environmental studies and environmental
engineering. An environmental study incorporates more of the social sciences for
understanding human relationships, perceptions and policies towards the
environment. Environmental engineering focuses on design and technology for
improving environmental quality in every aspect. Environmental scientists work
on subjects like the understanding of earth processes, evaluating alternative
energy systems, pollution control and mitigation, natural resource management,
and the effects of global climate change. Environmental issues almost always
include an interaction of physical, chemical, and biological processes.
Environmental scientists bring a systems approach to the analysis of
environmental problems. Key elements of an effective environmental scientist
include the ability to relate space, and time relationships as well as
quantitative analysis.