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Bibliography of Environmental Studies in Natural Characteristics and Anthropogenic Influences on the Ganga River

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment volume 129, pages 421–432 (2007)Cite this article

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During the second half of the 20th century, the Ganga River ecosystem has been continuously altered by several ongoing anthropogenic processes, accommodating multi-dimensional pressure due to increase of nearly four-fold human population. For solution of any environmental issues of the river, the Earth System Science approach is required to have maximum socio-economic benefits to millions of people living in Indian and Bangladesh. A bibliography containing more than 250 references on environmental studies of the Ganga River was prepared to preserve its ecosystem by providing the baseline support in this regard.

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Singh, M., Singh, A.K. Bibliography of Environmental Studies in Natural Characteristics and Anthropogenic Influences on the Ganga River. Environ Monit Assess 129, 421–432 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-006-9374-7

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