Verantwortung für die Umwelt und nachhaltige Entwicklung in Indien

The ecological footprint of humanity has grown so large that the Earth can no longer regenerate itself. Since industries are the lifeblood of the Indian economy, particularly the iron and steel industry, an energy-intensive sector that can significantly impact the environment, the responsibility towards the environment, the economy, and society as a whole is substantial. This book addresses the challenging questions of sustainability in India, with a particular focus on the steel sector. It examines the environmental impacts of the Indian steel sector, the types and patterns of coal and other natural resource consumption and their effects on the environment, the types of pollutants released into the atmosphere, the deterioration of air quality, the untreated wastewater discharged into the main river by the plants, and the measures taken by the steel industry to mitigate the environmental risks it causes. The book also discusses the technologies employed by the industry, the main barriers to implementing sustainable practices, and the benefits that the steel industry can gain from transitioning to environmentally conscious actions.