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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... Soil, 173, 186, 192, 208 functions, 123 habitat, 122, 123 organic carbon, 131 organic matter (SOM), 131 pH, 134 pore system, 132 protection, 124 resources, 123 types, 125 water, 132 water regime, 125 Solid phase extraction (SPE), 86 ...
... Soil, 173, 186, 192, 208 functions, 123 habitat, 122, 123 organic carbon, 131 organic matter (SOM), 131 pH, 134 pore system, 132 protection, 124 resources, 123 types, 125 water, 132 water regime, 125 Solid phase extraction (SPE), 86 ...
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... Soil as a Living System 122 4.1.2 The Soil Habitat 122 4.1.3 Soil Functions 123 4.1.4 Soil Protection 124 4.2 Soil Resources 125 4.2.1 Soil Formation 4.2.2 Types of Soil 125 126 4.2.3 viii Contents.
... Soil as a Living System 122 4.1.2 The Soil Habitat 122 4.1.3 Soil Functions 123 4.1.4 Soil Protection 124 4.2 Soil Resources 125 4.2.1 Soil Formation 4.2.2 Types of Soil 125 126 4.2.3 viii Contents.
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Roy M. Harrison. 4.2.1 Soil Formation 4.2.2 Types of Soil 125 126 4.2.3 Spatial Variation 127 4.3 Soil Constituents 128 4.3.1 The Mineral Fraction 128 4.3.2 Organic Matter 131 4.4 Soil Properties 132 4.4.1 Water Retention and Drainage ...
Roy M. Harrison. 4.2.1 Soil Formation 4.2.2 Types of Soil 125 126 4.2.3 Spatial Variation 127 4.3 Soil Constituents 128 4.3.1 The Mineral Fraction 128 4.3.2 Organic Matter 131 4.4 Soil Properties 132 4.4.1 Water Retention and Drainage ...
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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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