Why Environmental Engineering is an urgent need of the era

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We are all aware about the growing importance of environmental engineering. The term environmental engineering mainly involves the basic techniques which are used to make the general environment better. The environment in which we exist is being damaged by a number of factors such as pollution etc. Effective steps have to be undertaken to preserve the environment in all respects. The people nowadays have become more concerned and have understood the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy environment for leading a good life. Hence the need and importance of this type of courses are increasing rapidly.

Environmental engineering takes in to consideration the principles of science and technology in order to take a particular decision. As and when a new project is launched, adequate care will be taken to see whether it will be effecting the environment negatively in any ways. If so, measures will be taken to improve or rectify them.

Need of Environmental Engineers

Nowadays the need of environmental engineers has increased. Basically this course teaches how the various activities need to be carried on without affecting the environment. The number of industries that are coming in has increased a lot and hence it becomes essential to check whether the functioning of that industry will lead to any pollution to the environment. Adequate steps should be taken in that regard.

A course related to environmental engineering will help in creating awareness among the people regarding the harmful effects of pollution. The necessary steps which will be helpful in reducing the pollution should be communicated to the general public.

Courses in Environmental Engineering

There are graduation level programs in this area. An engineering degree (B.Tech) in environmental engineering is for duration of 4 years. The job opportunities for this course helps the candidates get placed in central and state pollution control organizations. A post graduate level program in environmental engineering will help a candidate in securing higher positions in this field.

The main objective of this course is to impart knowledge to the people regarding the importance of preserving the environment. Every individual should be ready to be part of this initiative which helps in promoting and safeguarding our environment. This area also includes problems related to the emission of certain types of chemicals/gases in the environment. Hence the public should be made aware about the pros and cons of such issues. Environmental engineers should also keep adequate care in preventing the utilization of those materials which can be harmful to the environment

Environmental safety can be promoted only through the collective efforts of the public as a whole rather than individuals. The government should take adequate efforts which help in controlling pollution through different laws. The industries which emit harmful toxins should be prevented and good legislation should be brought with respect to this .

 
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2 Responses to “Why Environmental Engineering is an urgent need of the era”

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    Atul kumar singh:

    Sir,
    I have to do b tech mechanical From mithila Institute of technology Is it is affliated & valid Instiute ,
    & Correspondence Engg is valid

    Thanks

    Atul

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    prasad:

    sir i have done b tech in chemical technology with specialization in petrochemical technology, from S G B Amravati university, in 2009 , then i tried for gate whole one year,but in vain ,now i want to realign my carrer on track without loosing much time, i wish to do m tech in enviornmental engg, please guide me regarding this.