Edited By: RC Kirkwood and AJ Longley
350 pages, B/w photos, figs, tabs
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Describes the concept of `clean technology' as an approach for protecting the environment by preventing pollution at source, minimising waste and reducing energy use.
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Environment and human influence, R.C. Kirkwood; atmospheric pollution - components, mechanisms, control and remediation, J.W.S. Longhurst et al; water pollution, D. Hammerton; bioremediation - a practical sollution to land pollution, Z.M. Lees and E. Senior; the economics of pollution, D. Pearce; introduction to clean technology, R. Cliff and A.J. Longley; agricultural and pharmaceutical chemicals, P.A. Johnson; plastics, R. Mackison; clean technology in the food industry, P. Fryer; clean synthesis, C. Suckling; clean energy supply and use, J.W. Twidell.
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Edited By: RC Kirkwood and AJ Longley
350 pages, B/w photos, figs, tabs
It would be of value to someone in industry or academia venturing into the subject and wanting an overview of the issues. - Environmental Pollution; This is an excellent book which can be recommended for teachers and students alike, technocrats and all those interested in making the earth a better place to live in. - Chemical Business; ...well recommended to all environmental scientists from advanced undergraduate course level upwards... - Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology; ...a useful read. - Integrated Environmental Management