UID:
almahu_9948601202502882
Format:
XI, 188 p. 11 illus.
,
online resource.
Edition:
1st ed. 1991.
ISBN:
9783540473435
Series Statement:
Air Pollution, 4 / 4C
Content:
Environmental Chemistry is a relatively young science. Interest in this subject, however, is growing very rapidly and, although no agreement has been reached as yet about the exact content and limits of this interdisciplinary subject, there appears to be increasing interest in seeing environmental topics which are based on chemistry embodied in this subject. One of the first objectives of Environmental Chemistry must be the study of the environment and of natural chemical processes which occur in the environment. A major purpose of this series on Environmental Chemistry, therefore, is to present a reasonably uniform view of various aspects of the chemistry of the environment and chemical reactions occurring in the environment. The industrial activities of man have given a new dimension to Environmental Chemistry. We have now synthesized and described over five million chemical compounds and chemical industry produces about one hundred and fifty million tons of synthetic chemicals annually. We ship billions of tons of oil per year and through mining operations and other geophysical modifications, large quantities of inorganic and organic materials are released from their natural deposits. Cities and metropolitan areas of up to 15 million inhabitants produce large quantities of waste in relatively small and confined areas. Much of the chemical products and waste products of modern society are released into the environment either during production, storage, transport, use or ultimate disposal. These released materials participate in natural cycles and reactions and frequently lead to interference and disturbance of natural systems.
Note:
Lichens as Indicators of Air Pollution -- Morbidity Associated with Air Pollution -- Mortality and Air Pollution.
In:
Springer Nature eBook
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9783662149973
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9783662149966
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9783540539995
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-540-47343-5
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-47343-5
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