Soil Contamination: Issues and Concerns Author : Jacey Murray Subject : Pollution ISBN :9781639894888 Soil is a complex mixture of minerals, organic material, water, and countless life forms. Soil pollution occurs due to the presence of man-made elements in soil. Any substance in the soil that exceeds Read More |
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Toxicology and Environmental Health Author : Kaiden Higgins Subject : Pollution ISBN :9781639895298 The field of science that focuses on the harmful effects of diverse physical and biological agents on living organisms is called environmental toxicology. There are many sources that can lead to the presence Read More |
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Water Pollution: Control and Treatment Author : Ezra Duncan Subject : Pollution ISBN :9781639895663 Water pollution refers to the contamination of water due to the release of substances into water bodies. The pollution sources that pollute water are broadly categorized into point sources and non-point Read More |
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Fundamentals and Applications of Renewable Energy Author : Stephen Adams Subject : Renewable Energy ISBN :9781639892211 The energy collected from renewable resources such as sunlight, tides, waves and wind is called renewable energy. These energy sources are carbon neutral in nature and are replenished naturally on a human Read More |
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New Insights into Solar Energy Author : Catherine Waltz Subject : Renewable Energy ISBN :9781639893805 Solar energy is the power obtained by the conversion of heat and light radiated by sun using techniques such as photovoltaics, solar heating and artificial photosynthesis. It is a renewable source of energy Read More |
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Solar Energy: Systems, Technology and Engineering Author : Darren Erickson Subject : Renewable Energy ISBN :9781639894895 The radiant heat and light received from the sun is known as solar energy. It is a renewable source of energy that is classified in to active solar and passive solar depending upon how the energy is captured Read More |
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Sustainable Development: Concerns and Challenges Author : Rosario Harrington Subject : Sustainable Development ISBN :9781639895038 Sustainable development refers to the development that does not compromise with the needs of future generations to meet the needs of the present. It is the ability to sustain natural resources for use Read More |
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Author : Tom Dixon Subject : Waste Management ISBN :9781639892426 The different activities involved in the management of waste from its origin to its final disposal are studied under the subject of waste management. It involves processes related to collecting, transporting, Read More |
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Organic Waste: Recycling and Treatment Author : Ollie Hall Subject : Waste Management ISBN :9781639894000 Organic waste or biodegradable waste refers to all those waste materials which originate from living sources such as plants, animals and microorganisms. They can be broken down into simple molecules like Read More |
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Biological Wastewater Treatment: Principles, Modeling and Design Author : Linda Carr Subject : Water Management ISBN :9781639890774 Processes which remove the harmful contaminants from water primarily through the use of some bacteria, protozoa or other microorganisms are studied under biological wastewater treatment. These microorganisms Read More |