Providing a comprehensive introduction to environmental chemistry, this volume presents an excellent overview of the important chemical aspects of pollution occurring in the atmosphere, in water and in soil.

Presented in the book are:

* commonly known harmful substances, such as carbon monoxide, heavy metals, and sulfur dioxide

* toxins in food and basic consumer goods

* radioisotopes such as plutonium and uranium

It contains many examples and solutions to practical environmental problems such as pollution via foodstuffs,...