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Highlights
- The contamination of the biological and physical components of the environment to an extent where normal environmental processes are severely affected is termed as environmental pollution.
- Author(s): Julia Page
- 218 Pages
- Technology, Environmental
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About the Book
The contamination of the biological and physical components of the environment to an extent where normal environmental processes are severely affected is termed as environmental pollution. The pollutants can be chemical substances or a form of energy such as heat, noise and light. The severity of a pollutant is determined by its concentration, chemical nature and persistence. Air pollution, thermal pollution, water pollution, plastic pollution, noise pollution, soil contamination, radioactive contamination, light pollution and littering are the major forms of environmental pollution. It can be caused by various natural and anthropogenic sources such as construction, combustion, agriculture, mining and warfare. The book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of environmental pollution. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied branches that fall under this category. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.Book Synopsis
The contamination of the biological and physical components of the environment to an extent where normal environmental processes are severely affected is termed as environmental pollution. The pollutants can be chemical substances or a form of energy such as heat, noise and light. The severity of a pollutant is determined by its concentration, chemical nature and persistence. Air pollution, thermal pollution, water pollution, plastic pollution, noise pollution, soil contamination, radioactive contamination, light pollution and littering are the major forms of environmental pollution. It can be caused by various natural and anthropogenic sources such as construction, combustion, agriculture, mining and warfare. The book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of environmental pollution. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied branches that fall under this category. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.Dimensions (Overall): 10.88 Inches (H) x 8.0 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.64 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 218
Genre: Technology
Sub-Genre: Environmental
Publisher: Callisto Reference
Theme: Pollution Control
Format: Hardcover
Author: Julia Page
Language: English
Street Date: March 8, 2022
TCIN: 1005848283
UPC: 9781641166218
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-9439
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.64 pounds
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