448 pages , Nova Publishers , 2008 Marine pollution is the harmful effect caused by the entry into the ocean of chemicals or particles. An associated problem is that many potentially toxic chemical's adhere to tiny particles which are then taken up by plankton and benthos animals, most of which are either deposit or filter feeders, concentrating upward within ocean food ...[Read More]
192 pages , John Wiley & Sons , 2000-02-08 Providing a comprehensive introduction to environmental chemistry,this volume presents an excellent overview of the importantchemical aspects of pollution occurring in the atmosphere, in waterand in soil. Presented in the book are: * commonly known harmful substances, such as carbon monoxide, heavymetals, and sulfur dioxide * to...[Read More]
218 pages , Springer Science & Business Media , 1970-06-30 A Symposium Organized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science held in Dallas, Texas, December 1968
109 pages , GRIN Verlag , 2013-02-04 Master's Thesis from the year 2012 in the subject Environmental Sciences, grade: B+ , Future Generations Graduate School, course: MA , language: English, abstract: Water is key to human survival, development progressions and success. However, the current trends of destruction of global fresh water source is alarming for sustainable de...[Read More]
384 pages , APH Publishing , 2005-01-01 This book is based on recent views, ideas and contributionsof some of the world's leading ecologists, with special reference to comprehensiveinformation on water pollution, regarding their source, effects and control. Some of thecommon methods used for wastewater treatment, including sewage treatment anddrinking water purification,...[Read More]
468 pages , Cambridge University Press , 2004-08-26 Understanding Environmental Pollution systematically introduces pollution issues to students and others with little scientific background. The first edition received excellent reviews, and the new edition has been completely refined and updated. The book moves from the definition of pollution and how pollutants behave, ...[Read More]
168 pages , Springer Science & Business Media , 2012-12-06 At the time of writing, the topic of lead pollution is the subject of an intense and sometimes heated debate. The argument centres upon possible adverse health effects arising from exposure of children to current environmental levels of lead. Such arguments now appear little closer to resolution than they did fiv...[Read More]
246 pages , World Bank Publications , 1996-01-01 Contributions by Surhid Gautam and Lit-Mian Chan. This book presents a state-of-the art review of vehicle emission standards and regulations and provides a synthesis of worldwide experience with vehicle emission control technologies and their applications in both industrial and developing countries. Topics covered include:...[Read More]
S. Chand Publishing Pollution looks at how air, water soil, light and noise pollution affect our lives and our environment. It explains the causes of pollution and how we can help reduce and prevent pollution. Contents: Introduction | Air Pollution | What does air pollutio
