Fundamental Concepts of Environmental Chemistry

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The third edition of Fundamental Concepts of Environmental Chemistry discusses the influence of environmental factors on living organisms and their nonliving surroundings with special reference to issues related to human health. Topics like energy conservation, acid rain, catalytic converters, delimitation of lakes, ozone depletion, eutrophication, natural fungicides and waste management, which have a bearing on the progress of the society are also incorporated. The schedule of toxic chemicals includes polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, methyl isocyanate, heavy metals and cyanides. Updated references and relevant websites are provided at the end of each chapter. NEW TO THE THIRD EDITION: Chapters on: Hydrocarbons Groundwater Pollution Mining Operations Light Pollution Table of Contents Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the First Edition Acknowledgements Part I: Abiotic Origin: Atoms and Molecules Solid Earth Hydrosphere Atmosphere Biosphere Part II: Biotic Origin: Life Cellular Environment Cellular Alterations Part III:Energy: Energy Flow Fossil Fuels Terrestrial Energy Solar Energy Nuclear Energy Part IV: Air Pollutants: Sulfur Oxides Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide Photochemical Smog Greenhouse Gases Depletion of Stratospheric Ozone Suspended Matter Indoor Pollution Hydrocarbons Part V: Water Pollutants: Classification of Water Pollutants Heavy Metals Soaps and Detergents Paper Mills Groundwater Pollution Water Treatment Part VI: Pollutants From Industry: Polymers and Plastics Asbestos Polychlorinated Biphenyls Food Additives Mining Operations Part VII: Pollutants From Agriculture: Fertilizers Insecticides Fungicides and Herbicides Part VIII: Waste Management: Solid Waste Hazardous Waste Part IX: Unconventional Pollutants: Noise Pollution Light Pollution Part X: Environmental Restoration: Is it Possible? International Efforts India's Efforts Index.