The field of environmental chemistry is constantly changing, with new discoveries being made regularly. The availability of new and more sensitive instruments in analytical science is allowing the detection of smaller and smaller concentrations of pollutants in the environment. This new volume deals with a host of important topics in environmental chemistry, such as pesticide-related illnesses in humans and plants, the effects of litterfall in the soil of tropical forests, toxicants in various bodies of water, and much more.

Environmental Science integrates physical and biological sciences to the study of the environment, with the goal of solving todays environmental challenges. Many of these challenges tie into a greater concept of using the earth s resources sustainably. This collection brings together some very important advances in environmental science, including how climate change affects plant disease, how to keep birds and bats away from wind turbines, disinfecting polluted water for drinking, how climate policy impacts natural habitats, cancer risks due to ecological issues, and much more.