General Article: Views and analysis the environment: Then and now

Environment and mankind are interdependent and inter-related branches that have been understood by man from different angles during different times. What our forefathers deciphered about the environment is not what we understand about the environment in the present era. Environment is never static and the studies on the environment also have taken meandering turns. There are several recognized scientific bodies that monitor and studies the environment. These organizations bring out regular reports revealing the status of our environment in all corners of the world. The present chapter is an endeavor to highlight the changes in our environment over the decades through the works of writers and activists topped up with a brief knowledge on documented reports that throw light on the environmental aspects. These reports can be well analyzed opening new vistas for further research.