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This book provides a vital source of material for those involved in the field, whether as student, industrialist, consultant, or government agency with responsibility in this area

The wide-ranging subjects addressed in this book will contribute to the public understanding of science in this important area.

This exciting book gives an overview of environmental forensics and related topics with contributions from worldwide experts.

An important reference for researchers in the pharmaceutical industry, environmentalists and policy makers wanting to better understand the impacts of pharmaceuticals on the environment.

Discussing the key environmental issues affecting the Earth today, this book brings policy makers and environmental scientists up to date with current opinions and attitudes.

In this book the editors have provided a broad view of the many pressures imposed by human-induced changes and the many threats to global biodiversity and of the policy responses required to combat them.

An up-to-date discussion of the development of alternatives to animal testing, ideal for professionals and academics.

This book, the 35th volume of Issues in Environmental Science and Technology, examines the current status of soils across the globe and their potential for food production to meet the needs of the World's population in the 21st Century.

This volume examines the potential for geoengineering in detail, discussing the possible risks and side-effects of various approaches to this "third-way" to tackle climate change.

Fracking - hydraulic fracturing of porous rock to enhance the extraction of fossil fuels - was first attempted in the mid-20th century, but has only recently been adopted as a viable source of hydrocarbons. This volume in the Issues series examines the technology, and its potential environmental implications.

The science behind the legislative and practical issues of the regulation of chemicals in the environment.

An authoritative and balanced overview of the key factors that impact upon world agricultural practices.

This book is concerned with reviewing the political and social context for nuclear power generation, the nuclear power fuel cycles and their implications for the environment.

In this book, a group of experts contribute articles covering a wide range of topics relevant to sustainable water.

This book discusses marine pathogens, pollution and toxic algal blooms and their impact on coastal ecosystems and human health.

This volume brings together emerging topics in environmental science, making an excellent source for policy makers and environmental consultants working in the field or related areas.

Reports on methods of capturing and storing CO2 from major sources to reduce the levels emitted to the atmosphere by human activities.

This comprehensive book discusses some of the more controversial issues associated with the field including: nanoparticles in the environment, occupational exposure, toxicological properties, human health issues and safety.

An up-to-date review of the scale of the electronic waste problem, the impact of recent legislation, current and future methods for treatment, recycling and disposal.

This comprehensive volume examines the environmental impact made by agriculture in the 21st Century, looking forward to the future with the lessons of the past.

Comprehensive coverage of urban air pollution from sources through atmospheric processes, to human exposure and effects on health and the policy response.