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    Environmental Justice: An Outlook
    (University of North Bengal, 2025) Sarkar, Pankoj Kanti
    Environmental justice has emerged as a central theme in contemporary global environmentalism since the 1970s. Environmental justice has become an essential counterpoint to conventional environmentalism, focusing on the connection between social equity and environmental concerns. It highlights how marginalized communities often bear the brunt of environmental degradation and advocates for their inclusion in environmental policymaking. This movement seeks to address not only ecological concerns but also the social, political, and economic realities that shape environmental harm and benefit distribution. Environmental justice emphasizes collective experiences of injustice and aims to empower affected communities to achieve self-determination. It broadens the scope of environmentalism to include everyday issues affecting human life, such as housing and employment and seeks to redistribute the loads of environmental harm more equitably. Despite the absence of a universally accepted explanation of environmental justice, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) characterizes it as ensuring fair treatment and significant involvement of all people in environmental decision-making. The movement demands a transformative perspective that integrates environmental protection with social justice, advocating for a holistic understanding of justice that encompasses both human and non-human well-being. Overall, the discussions surrounding intrinsic value, environmental ethics, and justice reveal a complex interplay of philosophical perspectives and practical considerations, underscoring the need for inclusive and equitable approaches to addressing environmental challenges.
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    A Comprehensive Illustration of Water Pollution Being a Pitfall of Human Activities
    (University of North Bengal, 2024) Biswas, Samar Kumar; Dutta, Tanushree
    Water is one of the prime utilized environmental resources that is currently under threat for its quality and continued existence. Pollution has a significant influence on this matter of concern. The existence of impurities in water that change its chemical and biological composition is referred to as water pollution i.e. a major threat to symbiosis between human beings and the environment. Due to its multipurpose use, the sources of water contamination must be varied. Thus, in order to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent inclusive circumstances and responsible causes of water pollution, laboratory tests have been performed on water samples to identify any pollution. Additionally, three distinct sites on the bank of the Mahananda River in Siliguri City have been chosen and relevant information regarding the genesis of water pollution has been gathered. The current study investigates the many causes of water contamination with proper analytical descriptions in Siliguri City as well as people's perspectives on the sources from a social standpoint.
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    A Socio- Legal Analysis of the Forestry and Wildlife Offences with Special Reference to North Bengal Region
    (University of North Bengal, 2024-03) Bandyopadhyay, Souradipta
    Environmental criminal activities pose a grave peril not only to our present life but to our future as well. Unfortunately, national borders do not restrict environmental crimes such as forestry and wildlife offences. These crimes often occur hand to hand with other types of offences. Unlike any other crimes, green crimes pose a threat to human existence. Thus it's high time to safeguard the floras and faunas of our nation. The forest areas of North Bengal are not only a blessing of nature but also a dwelling place for numerous exotic species. A considerable amount of forest cover is situated under the demography of North Bengal. However, this heaven is not secure anymore. Due to its crucial position, this area has become a transit point of trans-boundary crimes and trafficking. Despite strict vigil and numerous legislations, it is becoming difficult to counter such diverse crimes. Through this following piece of work, the author has thus attempted to accentuate the forestry and wildlife crimes that are transpiring right now in this region along with their causes and reasons. The paper also has tried to touch the grey areas of this aspect to understand the contemporary scenario of this region. To discover the above-stated reasons the researcher has taken reference from various primary and secondary data. Finally, the researcher has also endeavored to furnish acuities to constrain the ongoing menace and prevent the circumstances of the forest areas of North Bengal.
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    Meaning ain’t just in the head”: From meaning to reference
    (University of North Bengal, 2024-03) Barman, Jayanta
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    Examination of Legal Framework for Solid Waste Disposal and Management in the United Kingdom and South Africa: Lesson for Nigeria
    (University of North Bengal, 2023-03) Yahaya, Ganiyu; Kehinde, olufunke Adeola.
    One of the most pervasive environmental threats in the world is solid waste, which includes trash, refuse, garbage, and rubbish from residential and business operations. The threat is present in many nations, including Nigeria. Despite the existence of the necessary legal frameworks (rules and institutions), the inefficiency for the control and management of solid waste in Nigeria is very frightening. This article looks at the legislative frameworks for solid waste in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Nigeria in an effort to learn from them for Nigeria. To obtain data for a comparative comparison, the doctrinal approach of legal research was used. The analysis found that in order to manage and control the threat in accordance with the standard for best practices around the world, the existing legislative frameworks is insufficient. However, this paper came to the conclusion that the problem is not solely due to the inadequate legal framework; it is also due to the general lack of concern individuals have for solid waste management and control, which makes it impossible to achieve success despite significant effort. Lessons were drawn for a better control and management of solid waste in Nigeria as a way ahead.