ABSTRACT
Chapter 1 pointed out that the geoenvironment is an essential resource base that directly and indirectly provides the essential elements of life support for humankind and other living species. The different industries and associated activities undertaken, e.g., agroindustry, mining, forestry, manufacturing, energy, service industries, to respond to the needs and demands of humankind and other living species are therefore dependent on the health of the geoenvironment. Considering industry to be the primary driver for the various life-support systems needed to sustain life, it stands to reason that one needs to ensure that activities associated with industry do not materially degrade the geoenvironment.
