Understanding Environmental Pollution

by Marquita K. Hill

• ISBN13: 9780521736695
• ISBN10: 0521736692
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-24
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

The third edition of this well-received textbook delivers a concise overview of global and individual environmental pollution for undergraduate courses, presenting students with the tools to assess environmental issues. With more than 30% new material, Hill assesses pollution from an international perspective, including air and water pollution, global warming, energy, solid and hazardous waste, and pollution at home. Both the sources and impacts of pollution are addressed, as well as governmental, corporate, and personal responsibility for pollution, and pollution prevention is emphasized throughout. Non-technical language encourages greater understanding of these often complex issues, and thought-provoking 'Delving Deeper' exercises are included, increasing engagement with the text and enabling students to apply what they have learned. A new chapter on the chemistry basics of pollution links to sections on toxicology and risk assessment, helping students understand concerns over chemicals and their regulation. An essential review of environmental pollution for environmental science students.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

List of abbreviations

Understanding pollution

Reducing pollution

Chemical toxicity

Chemical exposures and risk assessment

Ambient air pollution

Acid deposition

Global warming

Stratospheric ozone depletion

Water pollution

Drinking water

Solid waste

Hazardous waste

Energy

Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic

Metals

Pesticides

Pollution at home

Zero waste, zero emissions

Chemistry - basic concepts

Index

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