May 1, 2024
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Environmental pollution is the contamination of the natural environment with harmful or excessive quantities of substances that can cause adverse effects. These substances can be chemical, physical, or biological and can harm the environment, humans, and other living organisms. Environmental pollution has become a major global issue, threatening ecosystems, human health, and the economy.
Causes of Environmental Pollution
Environmental pollution can be caused by various factors, including:
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deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Environmental Pollution.
Gives an overview of the major classes of wastes, their sources, characteristics, and effects, as well as an in-depth look at various treatment processes. It offers guidance on developing control programs, including the design of treatment systems, and provides case studies.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the science and technology of environmental pollution. It covers the sources, effects, and control of air, water, soil, noise, and radioactive pollution.
This textbook discusses the environmental issues of pollution including principles and practices of pollution control, fate and transport of pollutants, environmental health risks, and environmental laws. It also includes case studies and current research.
Provides comprehensive and up-to-date information about all forms of environmental pollution and their control. It covers the sources, effects, and control of air, water, soil, noise, and thermal pollution, as well as case studies of major pollution incidents.
Discusses the causes, effects, and control of pollution. It covers air, water, soil, noise, and solid waste pollution, as well as environmental legislation and policies for pollution control.
Provides an overview of the principles and practices of environmental pollution control. It covers the sources, effects, and control of air, water, soil, noise, and radioactive pollution.
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