An Introduction to Pollution Science, Part 7Roy M. Harrison Royal Society of Chemistry, 2006 - 332 pages Understanding pollution, its behaviour and impact is becoming increasingly important, as new technologies and legislation continually lower the tolerable levels of pollutants released into the environment. Introduction to Pollution Science draws upon sections of the authors' previous text Understanding our Environment and reflects the growing trend of a more sophisticated approach to teaching environmental science at university. This new revised book discusses the basics of environmental pollution drawing upon chemistry, physics and biological sciences. Written by leading experts in the field, Introduction to Pollution Science covers topics including pollution in the atmosphere, the world's waters and soil and land contamination. Subsequent sections discuss methods of investigating the environment, the impact of pollution on human health and ecological systems, and institutional mechanisms for pollution management. Each section includes worked examples and questions and is aimed at undergraduates studying environmental science, but will also be useful for others seeking knowledge of the field. |
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... sediments, 186 Boundary layer, 31 Brominated diphenylethers, 81 flame retardants, 100, 216, 229 Bromine, 26 Circular flue, 159 Clay minerals, 128 Climate change, 17 ClO radical, 26 Cloud, 62, 64, 65 Coal, 21, 43, 50, 52 Coastal waters ...
... sediments, 186 Boundary layer, 31 Brominated diphenylethers, 81 flame retardants, 100, 216, 229 Bromine, 26 Circular flue, 159 Clay minerals, 128 Climate change, 17 ClO radical, 26 Cloud, 62, 64, 65 Coal, 21, 43, 50, 52 Coastal waters ...
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... sediments, 208 Rivers, 190, 204 Road runoff, 91 Salt particles, 61 Sampling frequency, 192, 196 San Francisco Bay area, US, 231 Satellite data, 203 Scope for growth (SGF), 223 Scrap yards, 173 Sea salt aerosols, 40 Seals, 267 SeaNine ...
... sediments, 208 Rivers, 190, 204 Road runoff, 91 Salt particles, 61 Sampling frequency, 192, 196 San Francisco Bay area, US, 231 Satellite data, 203 Scope for growth (SGF), 223 Scrap yards, 173 Sea salt aerosols, 40 Seals, 267 SeaNine ...
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... Sediment Sampling Methods 186 5.4 Modelling of Environmental Dispersion 187 5.4.1 Atmospheric Dispersal 189 5.4.2 Aquatic Mixing 190 5.4.3 Variability in Soil and Sediment Pollutant Levels 191 5.5 Duration and Extent of Survey 5.5.1 ...
... Sediment Sampling Methods 186 5.4 Modelling of Environmental Dispersion 187 5.4.1 Atmospheric Dispersal 189 5.4.2 Aquatic Mixing 190 5.4.3 Variability in Soil and Sediment Pollutant Levels 191 5.5 Duration and Extent of Survey 5.5.1 ...
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Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Atmosphere | 8 |
of Pollutants | 29 |
4 | 55 |
A Chemical Contaminant | 77 |
References | 116 |
Soils and Land Contamination | 122 |
Investigating the Environment | 154 |
Ecological and Health Effects | 212 |
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