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Synopsis The book covers the problem of air and environmental pollution and factors responsible for it. The gravity, various dimensions and the historical background of the problem is also coverviewed. The various sources of air pollutants and their consequential ill - effects on the health, vegetation, property and climate are also discussed thread – bare in the book. Moreso, the climate, changes caused due to the depletion of ozons layer, green house effect and acid rain are also critically analysed. The steps taken at the internationally level (including the Earth-summit) to check and control the problem are also reviewed. The specific air and environmental legislations as well as the general provisions of the law in various other statutes relating to air and environmental pollution are also specially and specifically covered. The role played by the judiciary and the menace of air and environmental pollution have been critically examined. The Bhopal Gas Tragedy and various social, legal and administrative issues related to the Tragedy. Lastely, the book also covers some conclusions derived from the study along with probable future trends and realistic suggestions to curb the problem future trends and realistic suggestions, teachers and researchers who intend to study environmental pollution. The book is immensely useful for those who are running any of the “Scheduled Industries” mentioned in the Air, 1981 as well as for those who are “handling hazardous substances” under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.