Handbook of environmental management and technology

Abstract

Learn how to respond to the complex problems encountered in environmental management Highlighting all aspects of the spectrum of environmental control, this text provides a historical perspective on pollution problems and solutions, and offers an introduction to the specialized literature in this and related areas. It includes:* Introduction to the issues* Air pollution management issues* Water pollution management issues* Solid and radioactive waste management issues* Hazardous waste management issues* Pollution prevention* Additional environmental concerns and management considerations* New technologies and approaches* Risk-related topics* Recent developments* Appendices