Short description
Focuses on the role of chemistry in environmental issues, including air and water pollution, and solid wastes. This book offers an introduction to the chemical nature of air, water, and solid waste pollution; the biological, chemical, and physical effects of pollutants; and the methods for controlling of each type of pollution.
Long description
Chemistry of the Environment focuses on the role of chemistry in environmental issues, including air and water pollution, solid wastes, and the relatively new field of green chemistry. Some of the most obvious examples of pollution are smoke produced by industrial operations, carbon dioxide and other gases released into the atmosphere as a by-product of burning fuels, silt and sediment washed off land by rainwater, and garbage dumped on land.This accessible new book provides a general introduction to the chemical nature of air, water, and solid waste pollution; the biological, chemical, and physical effects of pollutants; and the methods available for the control of each type of pollution. In addition to purely scientific information, this volume presents some historical background and a brief introduction to social, political, economic, legal, and other issues related to the environment. Biographical information on important researchers in the field is included.