This comprehensive volume examines the environmental impact made by agriculture in the 21st Century,... more

There is growing concern about the state of the world’s oceans. The rapid growth of human population... more

This book is concerned with reviewing the political and social context for nuclear power generation,... more

In this book, a group of experts contribute articles covering a wide range of topics relevant to sus... more

This volume brings together emerging topics in environmental science, making an excellent source for... more

It is widely recognised that global warming is occurring due to increasing levels of carbon dioxide ... more

Comprehensive coverage of urban air pollution from sources through atmospheric processes, to human e... more

This comprehensive book discusses some of the more controversial issues associated with the field in... more

Electronic waste includes such items as TVs, computers, LCD and plasma displays, and mobile phones, ... more

This exciting book gives an overview of environmental forensics and related topics with contribution... more

An up-to-date discussion of the development of alternatives to animal testing, ideal for professiona... more

The science behind the legislative and practical issues of the regulation of chemicals in the enviro... more

This timely book, written by recognised experts, will be welcomed by those in the energy industries ... more

Comprehensive and highly topical, this book will make a strong contribution to scientific knowledge ... more

This readable and factually detailed book will have wide appeal but will be of particular interest t... more

Terahertz technology has moved on from being a useful but expensive circuit technique, applied large... more

Thought-provoking and of interest to a wide readership, this authoritative review will be welcomed b... more

As an up-to-date and authoritative summary of the state of this highly complex science, this book wi... more

This book reviews the scientific evidence endocrine function and attempts to put the subject into co... more

This book places incineration in the context of other waste disposal options and examines the relati... more

This book provides a detailed and wide-ranging review of the many aspects of risk assessment and ris... more

This book provides a vital source of material for those involved in the field, whether as student, i... more

This book examines the environmental impact of sewage and industrial effluent treatment on inland an... more

As the call to ban plastic microbeads from cosmetics grows, Plastics and the Environment casts a tim... more

The growth of renewable energy technologies, mainly wind and solar, demands the development of pract... more

Coal has been the fastest growing energy resource in recent years, especially in developing nations ... more

Agricultural production is in a period of rapid transformation which has seen an increase in the use... more

Residues from pharmaceuticals can be released into the environment through a number of routes during... more

Forty years since the first UN Conference on the Human Environment was held in Stockholm, how has th... more

Fracking has the potential to extract hydrocarbons from previously inaccessible sources of gas and o... more

Geoengineering seeks to reduce global warming by direct intervention of the Earth s climate system -... more

Waste has always been an issue for mankind, and the approaches to dealing with waste have their own ... more

The volume of waste produced by human activity continues to grow, but steps are being taken to mitig... more

Chemicals are an essential part of everyday life and all too-often taken for granted, yet often port... more

Soil is essential for growing crops, but its quality and health are often poorly understood. With 40... more