The Planet Earth, Ecology and Health :The Planet Earth, Ecology and Health K.P.Mishra, Brijesh Singh Yadav, Sweta Gupta, United Research Center UIT Campus Naini Allahabad brijeshbioinfo@gmail.com “We are never survive Beside these thing ”


HISTORY OF EARTH :HISTORY OF EARTH


The Earth: A place in the universe where life is known to exist :The Earth: A place in the universe where life is known to exist


The Earth is our environment. :The Earth is our environment. If we are not worried about the Earth, some ecological problems appear: Air and water are polluted Forests are cut down Animals are damaged Wildlife is disturbed Litter is put into water Health is spoiled


“Ecology” :“Ecology” Ecology is a science about nature and about relation of man with it. Practically, it is a science studying whether we, human being, keep our common house, our planet Earth, in a good state and how we use the gifts it is giving us: water, air, land, plants, animals and minerals. Ecology is a science which studies the relationship between all forms of life on our planet with its environment.


Land, air, water are important for flowers, trees, animals, birds, fish and people.But what’s happening now? :Land, air, water are important for flowers, trees, animals, birds, fish and people.But what’s happening now? Air Water Land A lot of rivers and lakes are polluted Sea animals are hurt Air pollution is not reduced Global warming is caused by the greenhouse effect The forests are cut down When the forests disappear many animals are disturbed Most of the countryside is spoiled


WHAT ARE THE RESULTS OF OUR INFLUENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT? :WHAT ARE THE RESULTS OF OUR INFLUENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT? We pollute the air. – We change the climate. We leave a fire. – We destroyed the forest. We throw away plastic bottles. – We damage nature. We leave litter in the forests. – We hurt animals. We break trees. – We disturb birds. We don’t recycle paper. – We cut down trees to make new paper. We throw litter in the rivers and seas. – We cause water pollution. We leave glass bottles in the forest. – We hurt animals and people.


Today’s environmental problems :Today’s environmental problems Air pollution, smog, water pollution, destruction of natural resources. The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere protects the world from the sun’s harmful rays. The chemical used widely in aerosol cans, refrigerators, and other products are destroying this precious layer. The electric power station burn coal to produce the energy that keeps our light on. That burning coal gives off gas that came the greenhouse effect and acid rains.


The three R’s: :The three R’s: What can or must we reduce? reuse? recycle? We can reduce using electricity. We can reduce using water. We must recycle cartons. We must reuse glass bottles. We can recycle newspapers. We must recycle paper. We can recycle plastic containers. All these actions help to reduce pollution, deforestation and not to damage the nature.


“To hurt the Earth is to hurt yourself “ :“To hurt the Earth is to hurt yourself “ Do you agree with this statement? Why? Why not? Give your examples. This is teen’s opinion: I agree with this statement “to hurt the Earth is to hurt yourself” because the Earth is our home. Everything is connected. When we pollute air and water we spoil the things we use because we breath this air and drink this water. If the balance in nature is destroyed we will die too.


22 April - Earth DayDo you know this holiday? :22 April - Earth DayDo you know this holiday? There are over 300 nature centres in British cities. There are a lot of environment groups: Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and others. What are these groups’ concerns? Join us and clean the Earth! Make the world a better place! Taking care of the Earth is everybody’s business!


Greenpeace :Greenpeace It is an international environmental organization, started in the 1960s in Canada. It has a policy of non – violent direct actions. Greenpeace message is “When the last tree is cut down and the last fish killed, the last river poisoned, then you will see that you can’t eat money.”


Friends of the Earth(the FOE) :Friends of the Earth(the FOE) It is an environmental pressure group. This organization was founded in the UK in 1971. The aim of the group is to protect the environment. The main concerns are air, sea, river and land pollution; recycling, etc. “Friends of the Earth” has branches in 30 countries.


The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds :The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds The RSTB (The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) is a voluntary organization in Britain. It was founded in 1889 with the aim of protecting wild birds. The society has over 200,000 members.


The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals :The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The RSPCA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is an organization (a charity) in Britain . The members of this organization protect animals.


Slide 16:Barguzinsky nature reserve was the first nature reserve in Russia. It was founded in 1916. In is 2480 square km. Lake Baikal is situated there. The nature reserve was founded to protect sable.


Slide 17:One of the most interesting parks in the USA is the Everglades in Florida. Its wildlife is enjoyed by many naturalists and tourists. Water birds, snakes, alligators, wildcats, fish, cypress trees are protected in the Everglades.


Wildlife Conservation in India :Wildlife Conservation in India To promote wildlife awareness among the people, the Indian government has started various natural projects and programs such as Project Tiger, Nature Camps and Jungle Lodges. These projects not only help to preserve our natural heritage, but encourage eco-tourism as well.


Are you worried about nature? :Are you worried about nature? The Earth is more than the place we call home. The Earth is our environment. It means that the land, air, water and wildlife that surround us affect the way we live. And the way we live affects the natural world outside our front door. A lot of people understand this and see urgent environmental problems. 52% think that water pollution is a problem. 43% think that when trees are cut down it is a problem. Air pollution is a problem for 32%.


Who is in Charge of the Planet? :Who is in Charge of the Planet? A lot of people think about the future of the planet. Some people take care of animals, others take care of birds, others are in charge of forests. I think children can help the planet. They can recycle. They can plant trees and help animals. If they don’t leave litter and don’t damage wildlife the nature is not spoiled. It is important that children should take part in saving Earth. We are in charge of the planet because we all pollute it and I think that we all should try to help it.


Protect Our Furry Friends :Protect Our Furry Friends Never buy products made from endangered animals. Persuade everyone you know not to buy real fur. Volunteer to work at your local Zoo or animal shelter.


Health Ecosystems :Health Ecosystems A “healthy ecosystem” has been described as an environment that maintains its biodiversity, is stable over time, and is resilient to change (Rapport et al., 1995). “We have never given our planet a comprehensive physical to measure its health.” (Lash 2002)


Disease Ecology :Disease Ecology Detail oriented; reductionist Human health is enclosed by the triangle of population (gender, age and genetics), habitat (natural, social and built) and behaviour (beliefs, social organization and technology). The body is continuously assaulted and rallies or suffers due to organic or non-organic stimuli or insults e.g., bacteria, viruses, protozoa, parasites, electromagnetic radiation, violence


Healthy Community /Population Health Indicators continued :Healthy Community /Population Health Indicators continued


Slide 26:Disease Ecology Triangle Source: Meade and Earickson 2000


Disease Ecology :Disease Ecology Meade and Earickson 2000


Ecosystem Characteristics :Ecosystem Characteristics Have a life of their own with or without humans Are more than a community of species but less than a biosphere Boundaries are arbitrary by necessity function well without humans but…..


Measuring Ecosystem Health :Measuring Ecosystem Health Concern with characteristics that differentiate healthy from sick ecosystems? , e.g., loss of species, biomagnification, toxicity Concern with ability to bounce back/recover equilibrium (systems theory) after stresses or perturbations forest fires, oil tanker spills, droughts Id magnitude of risk factors e.g., exposure to anthropogenic stresses such as pesticide contamination.


Biopsychosocial Model of Health and Illness :Biopsychosocial Model of Health and Illness Illness determined by physiological systems, psychological and socioeconomic (environment, lifestyle) Interdependent systems determine health Ecosystem health/health ecology: interdependent, population health