Environmental & Ecological Toxicology

The third edition of a bestseller, this book describes how chemical toxins and biological hazards impact the environment and people. Addressing how pollutants can alter the environment by contributing to global climate change, the author explores a broad range of environmental and health aspects of ..

Ecotoxicology of Metals in Invertebrates..

This book explains how to use the compartment approach to estimate the distribution of chemical contaminants in environmental media in time and space. This powerful numerical technique enables readers to easily develop the equations that describe complex environmental problems by assembling the equa..

Presenting techniques valuable to both attorneys and environmental scientists, Environmental Forensics: Principles and Applications contains the most comprehensive information on environmental forensic techniques available in one publication. It describes the strengths and weaknesses of each forensi..

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters._x005F_x000D_ This collection of timely chapters presents a nuanced study of environmental toxins and the risks they pose to children’s development. The book details the impact of a number of commonplace environmental toxins, focusing on everyday ..

Genetics And Ecotoxicology..

Compiled by an international group of experts, this volume covers the history, present status, and projected future trends of environmental contamination by highly toxic organic chemicals. The text informs readers on widespread distribution and effects of man-made chemical pollutants in a comprehens..

Green pesticides, also called ecological pesticides, are pesticides derived from organic sources which are considered environmentally friendly and are causing less harm to human and animal health and to habitats and the ecosystem. Essential oils based insecticides started have amazing features. This..

A comprehensive resource, this volume offers a tool for the management of a range of chemical substances commonly used, handled, stored, transported, and disposed of as wastes. The substances include industrial solvents, pesticides, metals, air pollutants, toxic gases, drugs, and other items. Inform..

An easily accessible guide to scientific information on safety management of chemical substances for students and occupational health professionals, this book covers proper management, related care, and precautions, and related global regulations. It aids in preventing and minimizing the consequence..

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters._x005F_x000D_ Although adverse health effects of heavy metals have been known for a long time, exposure to heavy metals continues and is even increasing in some areas. Remediating heavy metal contaminated soils and water is necessary to reduce the..

A practical guide to biological monitoring for industrial chemical exposure assessment, this authoritative book summarizes what is known about biological monitoring for inorganic, organic, and organometallic substances. The authors explore the objectives of biological monitoring, the types of biolog..