Pollution & Threats to the Environment

Worldwide, half a million people die from air pollution each year-more than perish in all wars combined. One in every five mammal species on the pl...

Spanning centuries of philosophical and environmental thought, Reflecting on Nature: Readings in Environmental Ethics and Philosophy, Second Editio...

The book reports the results on the fate of POPs in the abiotic and biotic components of the aquatic environment North Pacific Ocean (include Russi...

Simple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won't cost the Earth. Learn how easy it is to make simple swaps in yo...

The health risks posed by indoor pollutants have concerned scientists for many years. Because people spend a high percentage of their time indoors,...

Federal policymakers have long been concerned about the impact of manmade carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions on global climate change. To address these...

Industrial pollution is the largest fountain of air offences in most of the developed world. Statistics from the U.S. Environmental Agency confirm ...

Environmental services are an important and growing sector of the global economy and of global services trade. This book estimates the size of the ...

The Clean Water Act (CWA) contains a number of complex and interrelated elements of overall water quality management. Foremost is the requirement i...

Works related to identification of harmful exhaust components from aviation engines have continued since the second half of the last century. These...

Despite the fact that water covers two-thirds of the Earth''s surface, it is surprisingly vulnerable to human influence and activity. Marine ecosys...

Traffic and industrial environmental problem is a big concern around the world. The present global situation faces traffic and industrial pollution...

Discover the fascinating stories behind some 300 species of fungi and understand the world of mushrooms like never before!Did you know that fungi p...

The Arabian Gulf is characterised by physical, chemical and biological uniqueness. It is considered the hottest water body in the world. Marine org...

This book discusses the environmental indicators, monitoring and health implications of air quality. Topics in this compilation include the applica...

Nitrogen is an important agricultural input that is critical for crop production. However, the introduction of large amounts of nitrogen into the e...

In recent years, several new concepts have emerged in the field of ozone science, creating a need for an in-depth publication covering the various ...

The book offers a comprehensive review of current research regarding the influences of environmental factors involved in human health and ageing. M...

This book focuses on the nexus between security and environmental concerns in Pakistan that have the potential to affect American security and fore...

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An intimate look at one majestic hundred-year-old oak tree through four seasons--and the reality of global climate change it reveals. In the l...

Coral reefs represent the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystem on the planet as well as a critical source of income for millions of people...

'Dust is a book with an extraordinary global story to tell, but - and - also with an ethical argument to advance.' Robert Macfarlane'Superb' Telegr...

'Dust is a book with an extraordinary global story to tell, but - and - also with an ethical argument to advance. Robert Macfarlane'Superb' Telegr...