This introductory manual addresses environmental site restoration practices that both ensure compliance with federal statutes and prevent further contamination or expense. It also includes up-to-date information and several new features to enhance the process. Emphasizing environmental chemistry, soil science, microbiology, plant science, and the underlying chemical processes, author John Pichtel discusses relevant chemical principles as they apply to the cleanup and removal of hazardous chemicals from soil, geological strata, and groundwater. The first part of this book provides an overview...

This book focuses on successful application of microbial biotechnology in areas such as medicine, agriculture, environment and human health.

A practitioner's guide to assimilating practical knowledge of waste management processes into an understanding of the latest regulations, with an eye on the environmental impact of landfill use.