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The Science of Environmental Pollution focuses on pollution of the atmosphere, of surface and groundwater, and of soil (the three environmental mediums) and solving pollution problems by using real world methods. This introductory textbook in environmental science focuses on pollution of the atmosphere, of surface and groundwater, and of soil, all critical to our very survival.
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Preface
Pollution: What Is It?
Introduction o Pollution Defined o Difficult to Define, Yet Easy to See o Case Study o The Bottom Line o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Global Pollution: The Problem
Introduction o Global Interdependence o Case Study 2.1 Persistent Organic Pollutants o Global Pollution Problems: Causal Factors o Case Study: Transnational Corporations and Environmental Pollution o Global Environmental Degradation: The Effects of Pollution o Summary: So, What Is the Answer? o Study Questions o Cited References
Sources of Pollution
A Historical Perspective o Introduction o Natural Pollutants o General Pollutants o Case Study: Problem Wastes-Tire Disposal o Summary: Soil, Water, Air and Pollution: The Interface o Study Questions o Cited Reference
Soil
Introduction o Soil: What Is It? o Definitions of Key Terms o All about Soil o Soil Basics o Soil Formation o Soil Characterization o Soil Mechanics/Physics o Soil Particle Characteristics o Soil Stress o Soil Compressibility o Soil Compaction o Soil Failure o Soil Physics o Soil Chemistry o Thermal Properties o Acid + Bases V Salts o Organic Chemistry o Environmental Chemistry o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Soil Pollution
Dirt? Clean? o Soil Pollutants: Transport Mechanisms Affecting Flow Regime o The Basics of Soil Pollution o Industrial Practices and Soil Contamination o Case Study o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Soil Pollution Remediation
Introduction o Example o USTs: The Problem o Risk Assessment o Exposure Pathways o Remediation of UST Contaminated Soils o Economic Outlook o Case Study o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Air
Introduction o All about Air o Air Physical Properties and Dynamics o Diffusion and Dispersion o Compressibility o Gas Laws o Heat and Energy in the Atmosphere o Adiabatic Lapse Rate o Particle Physics o Atmospheric Dispersion, Transformation and Deposition o Dispersion Models o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Air Pollution
Introduction o Types and Sources of Air Pollutants o Case Study: Ozone Hole over Antarctica at Record Size o Deposition of Pollutants in the Atmosphere o Problems of Atmospheric Pollution o Summary: The Bottom Line o Study Questions o Cited References
Air Pollution Remediation
Introduction o Clearing the Air o Air Pollution Control: Choices o Example o Air Pollution Control Equipment and Systems o Removal of Dry Particulate Matter o Removal of Gaseous Pollutants: Stationary Sources o Removal of Gaseous Pollutants: Mobile Sources o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Water
Water: Earth's Blood o Water: The Facts
Surface Water Pollution
Introduction o Surface Water o Setting the Stage o Surface Water Pollutants o Case Study o Case Study: River Cleanup o Surface Water Pollution: The Impact o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Groundwater
Introduction o Groundwater Uses and Sources o Groundwater Pollution o Case Study: Nitrates and Pregnancy o Wetlands o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Water Pollution: Remediation
Introduction o Effect of Regulations on Preventing Water Pollution o Water Treatment o Wastewater Treatment o Thermal Pollution Treatment o Pollution Control Technology: Underground Storage Tanks o Pollution Control Technology: Groundwater Remediation o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Pollution and the 21st Century
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Pollution: What Is It?
Introduction o Pollution Defined o Difficult to Define, Yet Easy to See o Case Study o The Bottom Line o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Global Pollution: The Problem
Introduction o Global Interdependence o Case Study 2.1 Persistent Organic Pollutants o Global Pollution Problems: Causal Factors o Case Study: Transnational Corporations and Environmental Pollution o Global Environmental Degradation: The Effects of Pollution o Summary: So, What Is the Answer? o Study Questions o Cited References
Sources of Pollution
A Historical Perspective o Introduction o Natural Pollutants o General Pollutants o Case Study: Problem Wastes-Tire Disposal o Summary: Soil, Water, Air and Pollution: The Interface o Study Questions o Cited Reference
Soil
Introduction o Soil: What Is It? o Definitions of Key Terms o All about Soil o Soil Basics o Soil Formation o Soil Characterization o Soil Mechanics/Physics o Soil Particle Characteristics o Soil Stress o Soil Compressibility o Soil Compaction o Soil Failure o Soil Physics o Soil Chemistry o Thermal Properties o Acid + Bases V Salts o Organic Chemistry o Environmental Chemistry o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Soil Pollution
Dirt? Clean? o Soil Pollutants: Transport Mechanisms Affecting Flow Regime o The Basics of Soil Pollution o Industrial Practices and Soil Contamination o Case Study o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Soil Pollution Remediation
Introduction o Example o USTs: The Problem o Risk Assessment o Exposure Pathways o Remediation of UST Contaminated Soils o Economic Outlook o Case Study o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Air
Introduction o All about Air o Air Physical Properties and Dynamics o Diffusion and Dispersion o Compressibility o Gas Laws o Heat and Energy in the Atmosphere o Adiabatic Lapse Rate o Particle Physics o Atmospheric Dispersion, Transformation and Deposition o Dispersion Models o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Air Pollution
Introduction o Types and Sources of Air Pollutants o Case Study: Ozone Hole over Antarctica at Record Size o Deposition of Pollutants in the Atmosphere o Problems of Atmospheric Pollution o Summary: The Bottom Line o Study Questions o Cited References
Air Pollution Remediation
Introduction o Clearing the Air o Air Pollution Control: Choices o Example o Air Pollution Control Equipment and Systems o Removal of Dry Particulate Matter o Removal of Gaseous Pollutants: Stationary Sources o Removal of Gaseous Pollutants: Mobile Sources o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Water
Water: Earth's Blood o Water: The Facts
Surface Water Pollution
Introduction o Surface Water o Setting the Stage o Surface Water Pollutants o Case Study o Case Study: River Cleanup o Surface Water Pollution: The Impact o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Groundwater
Introduction o Groundwater Uses and Sources o Groundwater Pollution o Case Study: Nitrates and Pregnancy o Wetlands o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Water Pollution: Remediation
Introduction o Effect of Regulations on Preventing Water Pollution o Water Treatment o Wastewater Treatment o Thermal Pollution Treatment o Pollution Control Technology: Underground Storage Tanks o Pollution Control Technology: Groundwater Remediation o Summary o Study Questions o Cited References
Pollution and the 21st Century
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- EditoreCRC Press
- Data di pubblicazione1999
- ISBN 10 1566767652
- ISBN 13 9781566767651
- RilegaturaCopertina rigida
- Numero edizione1
- Numero di pagine424
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The Science of Environmental Pollution
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(1999)
ISBN 10: 1566767652
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Descrizione libro Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The Science of Environmental Pollution is designed to reach a wide range of student backgrounds. The text focuses on pollution of the atmosphere, of surface and groundwater, and of soil (the three environmental mediums), all critical to our very survival. Since pollution is a real-world problem, it logically follows that we can solve pollution problems by using real-world methods - that's what The Science of Environmental Pollution is all about.Part of the Introduction by the Author. No Dust Jacket. Green and white illustrated laminated hardback. Clean tight copy in good condition, 248pp Published 1999 by Technomic Publishing Company Heavy book WILL incur additional shipping outside the U.K only Book#102612. Codice articolo 102612
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