Pollution: Causes, Effects and Control

Pollution: Causes, Effects and Control has established itself as a key text, providing an introduction on the causes and effects of pollution in the modern world. It is wide ranging, touching on marine pollution, toxic wastes, air pollution, effects of pollutants on crops and trees, and waste minimization. This 3rd edition has been updated and expanded to reflect the changes of recent years. In particular, it contains new chapters on marine pollution, contaminated land, solid waste disposal, toxic organic chemicals and the effects of air pollution on human health. The book's treatment of its subject is essentially introductory, although some aspects are covered in greater depth. The contributions combine to give abroad overview, touching on a wide range of important areas. More than ever before, the environment is high on the political agenda, illustrating the need for authoritative scientific information. Pollution: Causes, Effects and Control is essential reading for all those who want to know the facts behind the effects of pollution on the world in which we live.