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National Conference on Science of Climate Change and Earth’s Sustainability: Issues and Challenges ‘A Scientist-People Partnership’ 12-14 September, 2011, Lucknow GEOCHEMICAL STUDY OF FE-NUTRIENT-PIGMENT VARIABILITY IN CORE SEDIMENTS OF COCHIN ESTUARINE SYSTEM (CES) Akhil P. Soman, Manju P. Nair and Sujatha C.H. * Department of Chemical Oceanography, CUSAT. Kochi-16, Kerala *email: drchsujatha@yahoo.co.in Geochemistry, the vital aspect determining the chemical composition is a reliable tool for predicting the climatic condition residing in an ecosystem. Hydrosphere requires a special orientation since complex reactions occur both in the flora and fauna and well regulated by human interventions. Coastlines, estuaries and inland waters are the prone and peak areas vulnerable for variation beneath the vibrant system of hydrosphere. Rapid Urbanization and subsequent Industrialization had resulted in generating an enormous amount of pollutants into these fragile systems. Geochemical studies of surficial sediment as well as sediment cores are helpful in the evaluation of environmental composition. Sediment cores are the crucial data source for providing information on sea bed character, depositional history and environmental change. Deep sea sediment is inimitable and closely associated with the geochemical history of the earth. Cochin Estuarine System, where multifaceted activities are foregoing is an imperative place to cram. This Estuary stands versatile since various physical, chemical and biological activities reach its climax. Many studies relating to diverse types of actions occurring in the estuary had become a subject of study. The topography of this estuary is typical and primitive. In this context sediment geochemistry plays a critical role in instigating and unraveling the benchmark of sediment characterization. The present study comprises three characteristic zones which are distinguished on the basis of salinity and core sediments were collected from riverine, coastal and estuary region of CES. The core sediments were sliced into 3cm intervals, tightly packed and stored at 4°C until analysis. Nutrients, chlorophyll, Textural characteristics, quantification of organic matter (Total Organic Matter, Protein, Lipid, Carbohydrate, Tannin and Lignin) and Iron were estimated. Protein to carbohydrate ratio and lipid to carbohydrate ratio were encountered to understand the respective freshness and nutritional quality of the sediments. In addition to core sediments, surface and bottom water were sampled for nutrient and pigment analysis. These results served as a rejuvenating tool for the prediction of status of sediment cores prevailing in the Cochin estuarine System. 128
National Conference on Science of Climate Change and Earth’s Sustainability: Issues and Challenges ‘A Scientist-People Partnership’ 12-14 September, 2011, Lucknow BASIC CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Gaurav Kumar Rastogi 1 and D.K. Sinha 2 1 Department of Applied Sciences & Humanities, Sunder Deep Engineering College, Ghaziabad-201 001. 2 Department of Chemistry, K.G.K. (P.G.) College, Moradabad. email: gauravsdec@rediff.com Sustainable developments are those which fulfill the present needs of the mankind without curtailing (or compromising) the needs of future generation. Sustainable development is defined as a development that continues forever or is long lasting. It is also defined as a regularly maintained development. In context with the environment, it is the utilization of natural resources in such a way that it does not get exhausted completely but continues to renew for the coming generation. In order to achieve a sustainable life, a balanced and equal distribution of natural resources is necessary throughout the world so that basic needs of each and every living being may be fulfilled. The idea of sustainable development was conceived in early 1970s, when the need was felt to preserve our natural resources as they were depleting at a very faster rate. As per the definition of the World Health Organization (WHO), sustainable development means: “Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs”. In 1992, the UN conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), popularly known as the Earth Summit, was held at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Rio declaration on Agenda-21 adopts a global programme of action on sustainable development in social, economic and political contexts for the 21 st century. HYDRO CARBON GASEOUS ANOMALIES FOUND IN AGRICULTURE FIELD AROUND SAGAR-DAMOH, SOUTHERN FRINGES OF BUNDELKHAND REGION, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA Arun K. Shandilya 1 , Anurag Shandilya 2 and Anupam Shandilya 3 1 Department of Applied Geology, Dr.Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar, M.P 2 Thakral College of Technology, Raisen Road, Bhopal 3 LN College of Technology, Raisen Road, Bhopal email: akshandilya_u@rediffmail.com 129
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