This 2nd edition of Understanding Our Environment has been reworked and greatly updated, providing a modern introductory level text for students of pollution and environmental chemistry. The book describes the basic concepts in relation to the chemistry of the atmosphere, freshwaters, oceans and soils, as well as the ways in which pollutants behave in these media (exemplified by case studies based upon topical environmental problems). It also examines the transfer of pollutants between different environmental compartments, the monitoring of the environment, the ecological and human health...
This 2nd edition of Understanding Our Environment has been reworked and greatly updated, providing a modern introductory level text for students of po...
As human populations grow, so do the resource demands imposed on ecosystems and the impacts of anthropogenic use and abuse are becoming ever more apparent. This text brings together emerging topics in environmental science, making it useful for policy makers and environmental consultants working in the field or related areas.
As human populations grow, so do the resource demands imposed on ecosystems and the impacts of anthropogenic use and abuse are becoming ever more appa...
