Air Pollution: Measurement, Modeling and Mitigation Author : Chuck Lancaster Subject : Pollution ISBN :9781639890385 Air pollution is caused by the release of harmful gases, particulates, aerosols and biological molecules into the air. These pollutants endanger the life of humans and pose serious health risks. They are Read More |
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Author : Edward Campbell Subject : Pollution ISBN :9781639892990 Air pollution is defined as the addition of unwanted contaminants in the air which have adverse impact on human health. These contaminants are also referred to as pollutants. These pollutants are released 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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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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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 |
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Wastewater: Assessment and Treatment Author : Gabriel Craig Subject : Water Management ISBN :9781639895625 Water which has been contaminated by human use and is unfit for consumption is termed as wastewater. It can be a byproduct of various commercial, domestic and agricultural activities. Wastewater can include Read More |
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Water Conservation and Management: Principles and Practices Author : Vincent Ford Subject : Water Management ISBN :9781639895632 The practice of conserving water using strategies, policies and activities to sustainably manage the fresh water resources is referred to as water conservation. It focuses on protecting the hydrosphere, Read More |