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Humic substances are highly-abundant organic compounds formed in soils and sediments by the decay of dead plants, microbes and animals. This book focuses on the important binding properties of these compounds which regulate the chemical reactivity and bioavailability of hydrogen and metal ions in the natural environment. Topics covered include the physico-chemical properties of humic matter and interactions of protons and metal cations with weak acids and macromolecules. Experimental laboratory methods are also discussed, together with mathematical modelling. Finally the author looks at how the results of this research can be used to interpret environmental phenomena in soils, waters and sediments. This comprehensive account of cation binding by humic matter is a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, environmental scientists, ecologists and geochemists.

An overview of the sources of ionising radiation in the environment, the effects of these unstable atoms on humans and biota, and their use in tracing environmental processes. Discussing frameworks developed to manage exposure, it is a valuable reference for graduate students and researchers interested in radioecology and radiological protection.

This book provides a unique summary of the environmental impact of the 2011 disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. This is a crucial resource for researchers working on the dispersion and impact of radionuclides in the environment, and for nuclear engineers and policymakers to develop suitable mitigation measures for the future.

From the physical and chemical factors behind diffusive gradients in thin-films (DGT) to its practical uses and results, William Davison provides a complete and authoritative guide to the theory and applications of this technique. This is an indispensable text for students, researchers and professional scientists interested in the chemistry of natural waters, soils and sediments.

This is the first comprehensive text on the theory and practice of aquatic organic matter fluorescence analysis, written by the experts who pioneered the research area. The book will be of interest to those establishing field, laboratory, or industrial applications of fluorescence, including advanced students and researchers.

This 1997 book will be important for all scientists studying saltmarshes or intertidal muds around the world. The biogeochemistry of these environments is critical to understanding their ecology and management.

Pigments act as tracers to elucidate the fate of phytoplankton in the oceans, often associated with important biogeochemical cycles. This book describes recent advances in the study and use of phytoplankton pigments. Invaluable as a reference for students, researchers and professionals in aquatic science, biogeochemistry and remote sensing.

This authoritative study brings together a wide variety of disciplines to illustrate the general principles in identifying and quantifying an environmental toxin, elucidating deleterious biological consequences, and the legal framework that can invoke mitigation via regulation. It has wide appeal for undergraduate courses in environmental science, chemistry, marine ecology and environmental law.

This book, first published in 2000, provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary review of UV radiation effects in the marine environment. It is aimed at researchers and graduate students in photobiology, photochemistry and environmental science. It will also be useful as a supplementary text for courses in oceanography, climatology and ecology.

Environmental Toxicology is a comprehensive introductory textbook dealing with all aspects of the subject. It is primarily a text for students in environmental toxicology, environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, applied ecology, environmental management, and risk assessment. It will also be valuable for specialists in ecology, environmental science, and chemistry.

This book, first published in 2000, provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary review of UV radiation effects in the marine environment. It is aimed at researchers and graduate students in photobiology, photochemistry and environmental science. It will also be useful as a supplementary text for courses in oceanography, climatology and ecology.

This book is about the atmosphere and mankind's influence on it. Although air chemistry is probably one of the oldest branches of chemistry, it is now the focus of considerable public interest. The second edition of this extremely popular text has been rewritten and all information updated, to keep pace with this important and fast moving science.

This 1997 book will be important for all scientists studying saltmarshes or intertidal muds around the world. The biogeochemistry of these environments is critical to understanding their ecology and management.

First published in 1987, this book examines the numerous interacting physical, chemical and biological processes which regulate the acidity of freshwaters. This book will be useful to undergraduates and postgraduates studying environmental science, ecology, water quality and hydrogeochemistry; politicians and managers concerned with pollution control.

The central role of soil chemistry in the ecosystem and other disciplines is becoming increasingly important. For example the effects of the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, and accelerated use of pesticides, on soil fertility has been a focus of much high-level debate. This text begins by defining the relationship between soil chemistry and other fields such as plant science and pollution science. A detailed description of the components of soils follows, including inorganic, mineral and organic matter. The book addresses cogent issues such as soil fertility and soil pollution. In a concluding chapter, a review of future analytic advances in the study of soil chemistry is given, emphasising the importance of the soil chemist in equitable and sustainable land use and agricultural policy. The book is an ideal starting point for the student undertaking undergraduate study in the environmental and soil sciences.

A comprehensive and global review of the impact of ships on the environment, written by a team of international authors. Topics include pollutant discharges, non-pollutant impacts and international legislation. It is ideal for advanced students, researchers of environmental science, practitioners of maritime law and policy, and marine business.

New edition of an undergraduate textbook introduces the basic chemical concepts underlying environmental science.