Environmental factors Books

Book SynopsisUmweltschutz als ein Unternehmensziel gewinnt in Krankenhausern immer mehr an Bedeutung. Steigende Entsorgungskosten, verscharfte Gesetzgebung, aber auch ein Umdenken bewegen die Krankenhauser, neue Wege zu gehen. Die Bestellung zu Umweltbeauftragten ist eine Moglichkeit zur Losung der vielfaltigen Umweltaufgaben. Im vorliegenden Band wird der rechtliche Hintergrund der fur ein Krankenhaus relevanten Umweltbeauftragten dargestellt. Abfall-, Gewasserschutz-, Immissionsschutz-, Gefahrgut-, Strahlenschutz- und Sicherheitsbeauftragte berichten von ihrer taglichen Arbeit. Dabei geht es auch um Fragen der Einbindung der Umweltbeauftragten in den Krankenhausbetrieb und ihre Zustandigkeiten. Es werden unterschiedliche Organisationsstrukturen vorgestellt.Table of ContentsUmweltbeauftragte im Krankenhaus.- Die Betriebsbeauftragten für Umweltschutz: Rechte, Pflichten, Qualifizierung, Bestellung — eine Übersicht.- Verantwortung der Krankenhausleitung fir Umweltschutz — Organisation und Umsetzung.- Ökologie und Entsorgung im Universitätskrankenhaus Eppendorf, Hamburg.- Anforderungsprofil an die Betriebsbeauftragten fir Abfall.- Organisation und systembedingte Defizite der Abfallorganisation in einer Klinik der Maximalversorgung.- Straftaten, Ordnungswidrigkeiten und zivilrechtliche Haftung der Verantwortlichen.- Immissionsschutzbeauftragte — Erfahrungen mit einer Verbrennungsanlage für C-Abfall.- Erfahrungen des Gewässerschutzbeauftragten an einer Universitätsklinik.- Rechtliche Vorgaben zur Bestellung eines Gefahrgut- und Gefahrstoffbeauftragten — Anforderungen und Tätigkeitsprofil im Klinikbereich.- Der Strahlenschutzbeauftragte im Krankenhaus — Gesetzliche Grundlage, Tätigkeitsbereiche.- Möglichkeit der Umsetzung von Arbeitssicherheit und Umweltschutz in kleinen Krankenhäusern.- Umweltschutz im Universitätsklinikum Steglitz, Berlin.- Lösungen von Umweltaufgaben in Linienfunktion.

Read more less

Book SynopsisSeasonal patterns have been found in a remarkable range of health conditions, including birth defects, respiratory infections and cardiovascular disease. Accurately estimating the size and timing of seasonal peaks in disease incidence is an aid to understanding the causes and possibly to developing interventions. With global warming increasing the intensity of seasonal weather patterns around the world, a review of the methods for estimating seasonal effects on health is timely. This is the first book on statistical methods for seasonal data written for a health audience. It describes methods for a range of outcomes (including continuous, count and binomial data) and demonstrates appropriate techniques for summarising and modelling these data. It has a practical focus and uses interesting examples to motivate and illustrate the methods. The statistical procedures and example data sets are available in an R package called ‘season’.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:“This book is aimed at both non-statistical researchers and statisticians, and it is presented as ‘the first book on statistical methods for seasonal data for a health audience’. … this is a useful book on an important subject and I would recommend it to anybody interested in the analysis of seasonal data.” (Mario Cortina Borja, Significance, June, 2011)“The authors are to be commended on a useful and clear introduction to seasonal health data analysis. The text will be helpful to statisticians, particularly in combination with the associated R package ‘season’, which will encourage them to test their own preferred methods in context and assist in teaching seasonal modelling.” (Malcolm Hudson, Australian & New Zealand Journal of Statistics, Vol. 53 (3), 2011)Table of Contentsto Seasonality.- Cosinor.- Decomposing Time Series.- Controlling for Season.- Clustered Seasonal Data.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWritten by multidisciplinary experts in medicine, chemistry, and architecture, this book examines chemical sensitivity (CS). In 15 chapters fitted to 15 lectures, it discusses not only the medical explanation, but also the environmental factors of this hypersensitive reaction, such as chemistry and architectural aspects. The book overviews pollution-induced diseases such as Minamata Disease. It also points out the similarity of modern hypersensitivity syndromes to historical pollution diseases from the viewpoints of not only natural scientific aspects, but also social understanding of the disease.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 Present Status of Chemical Sensitivity1.1 Background1.1.1 Disease Registration of CS1.1.2 CS Studies in Europe1.1.3 CS Studies in Japan1.1.4 Sick-Building/House Syndrome1.2 Clinical Symptoms1.3 Psychiatric and Social Aspects1.4 Chemical Agents Implicated in CS1.5 Why the Diagnosis of CS Is Difficult1.5.1 Reasons for the Lack of Understanding of CSChapter 2 Effects of Chemical Sensitivity on Patients’ Daily Lives2.1 Effects of Chemical Sensitivity2.2 Countermeasures2.2.1 Making Your Home, Workplace, and School Environment Safe2.2.2 Food and Digestive Issues2.2.3 Caution in Use of Daily Products2.2.4 Avoidance of Environmental Chemicals2.2.5 Effects of Electromagnetic Waves2.2.5.1 ES and International Classification of Disease 10 (ICDChapter 3 Promoting Understanding of Chemical Sensitivity3.1 Medical Insurance in Japan3.2 Understanding of CS at the Judicial Level3.3 Education3.3.1 Specific Education of Medical Doctors3.3.2 Specific Education for Dentists3.3.3 Specific Education for the Healthcare Team3.3.4 Patient Education for a Comfortable Daily Life3.3.5 Education of LaypersonsChapter 4 Medical Facts4.1 Acute Toxicology, Intermediate Syndrome4.2 Chronic Toxicology4.3 Animal Experiments Using Extremely Low Dosages...4.4 Research on the Mechanism of CS4.4.1 Detoxification 4.4.2 Nervous Sensitivity Acquisition Chapter 5 Diagnosis 5.1 Detailed and Careful Interview 5.2 Neuro-Ophthalmological and Neurological Examinations in Conjunction with Ordinary Clinical Examinations in Japan 5.2.1 Tracking Eye Movement Examination 5.2.2 Pupillary Function 5.2.3 Standing Ability 5.2.4 Contrast Sensitivity Examination of Higher Visual Centers 5.2.5 Accommodation Examination of Eyes5.2.6 Cerebral Function Examination5.2.7 Immune Examination5.2.8 Respiratory Function5.2.9 Peripheral Venous Blood Oxygen Concentration5.3 Chemical Load Tests5.3.1 Use of a Clean Room5.3.2 Determination of Causative Chemicals (Challenge Test)Chapter 6 Treatment of Patients with Chemical Sensitivity6.1 Avoidance of Chemical Substances6.1.1 Food6.1.3 Air6.1.3.1 Use of an Air Purifier6.1.4 Clothes. 6.1.5 Medicine6.2 Detoxification6.2.1 Spa, Hot Spring, Bath, Low-Temperature Sauna6.2.2 Drug Treatment6.2.2.1 Conjugation6.2.2.2 Vitamins6.2.2.3 Symptomatic Therapy6.2.2.4 Minerals6.2.2.5 EDTA, Penicillamine, PAM, and Others6.3 Alternative Therapy6.3.1 Prayer and Meditation in Zen Buddhism6.3.2 Eastern Medicine and Alternative Medicine6.4 Nutritional InstructionChapter 7 Chemical Sensitivity in Children7.1 General Symptoms7.1.1 Formaldehyde Concentration and Symptoms7.1.2 TVOC Concentration and Symptoms7.1.3 Red Cell Cholinesterase7.2 Effects of Indoor Chemicals on the Intelligence and Cognitive Function of Children7.2.1 Evaluation of Intelligence7.2.2 WISC-III Test Results and Concentration of Indoor Chemicals7.2.3 Development of Sick-House Syndrome7.3 Case Report of CS in a Young Boy Who Had Been Treated with Sumatriptan Succinate and Selective Serotonin Reuptake InhibitorsChapter 8 Multiple Chemical Sensitivity—Medical Aspects from Germany 8.1 Chemical Sensitivity8.2 Biochemical Individuality8.3 Randolph’s Specific Adaptation Syndrome in Response to Environmental Stressors8.4 Causes: Fire in the Body and the Brain8.5 Diagnostic Program Recommended for CS Patients8.5.1 Metabolic and Nutritional Status (Organic Acid Profiles), Toxins8.5.2 Toxic Metals8.5.3 Phthalates and Parabens Profile8.5.3.1 Why Assess Phthalate and Paraben Levels?8.5.3.2 Where Are Phthalates and Parabens Found? 8.5.4 Bisphenol A8.5.5 Hidden Food Allergies8.5.5.1 Gluten Sensitivity Can CauseNeurological and Autoimmune Disease......648.5.6 Stool and Digestive Analysis.........................8.5.6.1 Why Use Stool Analysis8.6 Therapy: The DNA Concept8.7 HEPAR-TOX Detoxification8.8 Ecological Architecture and Environmental Medicine8.8.1 New Projects in Wolfhagen—The Historic City in the Land of the Brothers GrimmChapter 9 Emission Rate of Chemical Compounds in Building Products and Materials9.1 Introduction9.2 Categories of Chemical Substances9.3 Building Products and Materials9.4 Emission Tests Using a Chamber9.4.1 Small-Chamber Method9.4.2 Large-Chamber Method9.4.3 Desiccator Method9.4.4 Passive Method9.4.5 Microchamber Method for SVOCs9.5 Labeling9.5.1 Formaldehyde9.5.2 VOCs.9.5.2.1 For VOC Standard. Chapter 10 Ventilation Strategies for Each Kind of Building and Statutory Regulations10.1 History and Background of Indoor Air Pollution Measures in Japan10.1.1 Before the Dawn of Measures against Sick Houses10.1.2 Design Assumption and Strategy of Measuresagainst the Indoor Air Pollution Problem10.2 Statutory Regulations for Indoor Air Quality10.2.1 Technical Standards in the Amended Building Standard Law10.2.2 Regulation Regarding the Use of Building Materials Containing Formaldehyde and Installation of Ventilation 10.2.2.1 Restrictions on Interior Finishing 10.2.2.2 Mandatory Installation of Ventilation 10.2.2.3 Restrictions Concerning Attic and Adjacent Concealed Spaces 10.2.3 Technical Standards in the Housing Quality Assurance Act 10.2.4 Maintenance of Sanitation in Buildings 10.2.5 Indoor Air Pollution Following the Amendment of the Building Standard Law in 2003 10.3 Types and Features of Ventilation Systems10.3.1 Types of Ventilation10.3.2 Methods of Selecting a Mechanical Ventilation System10.4 Trends in Technology Development and Energy-Saving Performance10.4.1 Mechanical Ventilation System Utilizing Low- Power Input Motors10.4.2 Demand-Controlled Ventilation10.4.3 Mechanical Ventilation Systems with a Heat Exchanger10.4.4 Hybrid Ventilation System10.5 Important Points for Planning and Operation of Ventilation Systems10.5.1 Planning of the Ventilation Path10.5.2 Notes for Calculating Pressure Drops10.5.3 Notes on Construction10.5.4 Notes Concerning Regular Maintenance10.5.5 Steps for Ventilation Planning10.6 Ventilation Equipment in Large Buildings10.6.1 Ventilation in Designated Buildings10.6.2 Ventilation Systems Except Those Employed in Centrally Controlled HVAC SystemsChapter 11 Ventilation, Air-Tightness, and Air Pollution11.1 Outline of the Measurement Survey11.1.1 Survey Period and Investigated Houses11.1.2 Survey Points and Measurement Method 11.2 Measurement Results 11.2.1 Air-Tightness of Houses 11.2.2 Ventilation Rate of the Ventilation System 11.3 Comparison of Air-Tightness, Ventilation System, and Chemical Substance Concentrations 11.3.1 Comparison of Air-Tightness and Chemical Substance Concentrations 11.3.2 Comparison of Air Change Rate and Chemical Substance Concentrations 11.4 ConclusionsChapter 12 Chemical Features of Indoor Pollutants and Current Regulations12.1 Usage and Sources of Chemical Species Detected in Indoor Environments12.1.1 Artificial Wooden Boards and Adhesives12.1.2 Paint12.1.3 Fungicides, Repellents, Mothballs, Air Fresheners, and Disinfectants12.1.4 Plasticizers and Flame Retardants12.1.5 Smoking and Burning Appliances12.1.6 Secondary Generated Compounds12.1.7 Contaminants in Outdoor Air12.1.8 Unknown Pollutants12.2 Determination of Pollutants from the View of Health Effects12.2.1 Target Health Effects12.2.1.1 Sick-House Syndrom12.2.1.2 Asthma12.2.1.3 Endocrine Disruption12.2.1.4 Cancer12.2.2 Field Survey of Indoor Pollution12.3 Risk Assessment12.3.1 What Is Risk Assessment12.3.2 Hazard Assessment12.3.3 Exposure Assessment12.3.4 Risk Assessment12.4 Enforcement and Effect of Regulations12.4.1 Time Course of Regulations12.4.2 Impact of RegulationsChapter 13 Methods for Measurement of Indoor Pollution13.1 Methods for Measurement of Indoor Concentration13.1.1 Integration Measurement13.1.1.1 Active Method13.1.1.2 Passive Method13.1.1.3 Subject Compounds, CarbonylCompounds, VOCs, TVOCs, SVOCs13.1.2 Instant Measurement13.1.2.1 Subject Compounds, TVOCs,Formaldehyde13.1.2.2 On-Site Method of Measuring SourceIntensity and Ventilation Rate13.1.3 Combined Application of IntegrationMeasurement and Instant Measurement................... 13013.1.3.1 Peak Capture Method................................ 13113.2 Methods of Measuring the Emission Rate of BuildingMaterials................................................................................. 13113.2.1 Desiccator Method.................................................... 13113.2.2 Chamber Method....................................................... 13213.2.3 On-Site Measurement Method.................................. 13313.2.3.1 Field and Laboratory Emission Cell.......... 13313.2.3.2 Passive Emission Colorimetric Sensor...... 13313.2.3.3 Passive Flux Sampler................................. 13413.2.3.4 Advanced Diffusive SamplingEmission Cell............................................. 13513.3 Methods of Measuring Personal Exposure Amount.............. 13513.3.1 Active Sampling–Passive Sampling Method............ 13513.3.1.1 Search for Causative Compoundof Chemical Sensitivity.............................. 13513.3.2 Instant Measurement Method.................................... 13613.3.2.1 TVOCs and HRV....................................... 136Endnotes............................................................................................ 136Chapter 14 The Current Situation and Shift in Approaches to Indoor AirPollution............................................................................................ 139Miyuki Noguchi14.1 Framework of Laws and Regulations..................................... 13914.1.1 Housing Quality Assurance Act................................ 13914.1.2 School Health and Safety Act................................... 13914.1.3 Act on Maintenance of Sanitation in Buildings........ 14014.1.4 Revised Building Standards Act............................... 14014.1.5 Indoor Density Guideline Value................................ 141xii Contents14.2 Trends after Determination of Guideline Values................... 14214.2.1 Advantageous Effect of Formaldehyde Labeling...... 14214.2.1.1 Formaldehyde Concentration in NewResidential Housing................................... 14214.2.2 Composition of VOCs............................................... 14314.2.2.1 Significant Reductionof Concentrations of GuidelineSubstances................................................. 14314.2.2.2 High Concentration Substances(TVOCs, Acetaldehyde, AliphaticCompounds, etc.)....................................... 14314.2.3 Widespread Use of Alternative Substances............... 14314.2.3.1 Low Formaldehyde Emission Adhesives.... 14514.2.3.2 Water-Based Paint and Ink........................ 14514.2.3.3 Increased Use of Aliphatic Compounds.... 14514.2.4 Temporal Change of Indoor TVOC Concentration.... 14614.2.5 Trends of Social Recognitions for Indoor AirPollution: New and Remodeled Houses.................... 14614.2.5.1 Completion Checks by the HousingQuality Assurance Act............................... 14614.2.5.2 Widespread Indoor Air Pollutionwith Nonregulated Substances.................. 14614.2.5.3 Recognition That SHS Was Resolved........ 14714.2.6 Change in Social Recognition of Indoor AirPollution: Routine Countermeasures......................... 14714.2.6.1 Air Cleaners............................................... 14814.2.6.2 Oxidative Decomposition.......................... 14814.2.6.3 Secondary Pollutants................................. 14814.3 Required or Recommended Countermeasures....................... 14814.3.1 Regulation of TVOC Concentration.......................... 14814.3.1.1 Enforcement of the Elimination Period..... 14914.3.1.2 Information Sharing Amongthe Relevant Parties................................... 14914.3.2 Collecting Information from Medical Doctors......... 14914.3.2.1 Selection Method for New GuidelineSubstances................................................. 14914.4 Formulation of Counseling or Inquiry Systemsfor Patients and New Occupants............................................. 150Chapter 15 Investigation of Indoor Environments and Occupants’ Healthin Sick Houses................................................................................... 151Hiroshi Yoshino, Sachiko Hojo, and Rie Takaki15.1 Field Survey on Indoor Air Quality, BuildingPerformance, and Occupants’ Health of 62 Sick Houses....... 15115.1.1 Description of the Investigation................................ 151Contents xiii15.1.1.1 Investigated Houses................................... 15115.1.1.2 Investigation of Building Performanceand the Indoor Environment...................... 15215.1.1.3 Survey Questionnaire about HealthConditions.................................................. 15315.1.2 Results....................................................................... 15315.1.2.1 Results of Chemical SubstanceConcentration Measurements.................... 15315.1.2.2 Relationship between FormaldehydeConcentration and Air-TightnessMeasurement.............................................. 15315.1.2.3 Relationship between FormaldehydeConcentration and Air Change Rate.......... 15515.1.2.4 Sick-House Syndrome Basedon the QEESI® Questionnaire15.1.3 Chemical Substance Concentration and Occupants’ Symptoms15.1.3.1 Relationship between Chemical Substance Concentration and SHS15.1.3.2 Relationship between Chemical Substance Concentration and Severity of Symptoms15.1.4 Conclusion15.2 Long-Term Observations Mainly for 30 Houses15.2.1 Investigated Houses15.2.2 Results of the Investigation15.2.2.1 Relationship between Chemical Substance Concentration and Building Age 15.2.2.2 Yearly Changes of Occupants’ Symptoms 15.2.3 Change of Symptoms and Chemical Substance Concentrations 15.2.3.1 Change of Symptoms in Response to Countermeasures against Mitigation of SHS 15.2.3.2 Decrease of Chemical Substance Concentration in Response to Countermeasures against Sick Houses 15.2.4 Conclusions Chapter 16 Round Table Discussion 16.1 The Current Situation of Indoor Air Pollution 16.2 Medical Correlations in Japan 16.3 Government Actions 16.4 Patients’ Compensation 16.5 Damp Buildings 16.6 Trade-Offs

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book provides geographic perspectives and approaches for use in assessing the distribution of environmental health hazards and disease outcomes among disadvantaged population groups. Estimates suggest that about forty per cent of the global burden of disease is attributable to exposures to biological and chemical pathogens in the physical environment. And with today's rapid rate of globalization, and these hazardous health effects are likely to increase, with low income and underrepresented communities facing even greater risks. In many places around the world, marginalized communities unwillingly serve as hosts of noxious facilities such as chemical industrial plants, extractive facilities (oil and mining) and other destructive land use activities. Others are being used as illegal dumping grounds for hazardous materials and electronic wastes resulting in air, soil and groundwater contamination. The book informs readers about the geography and emergent health risks that accompany the location of these hazards, with emphasis on vulnerable population groups. The approach is applications-oriented, illustrating the use of health data and geographic approaches to uncover the root causes, contextual factors and processes that produce contaminated environments. Case studies are drawn from the author's research in the United States and Africa, along with a literature review of related studies completed in Europe, Asia and South America. This comparative approach allows readers to better understand the manifestation of environmental hazards and inequities at different spatial scales with localized disparities evident in both developed and developing countries.Trade Review'This book is comprehensive, and provides material which will be excellent for both introductory and graduate level courses in environmental health, environmental justice, social justice, health geography and population health. Conceptualizations of race and ethnicity and discussions of the role of social and economic factors in health disparities add to the strength of the book.' Isaac Luginaah, Associate Professor & Canada Research Chair in Health Geography, The University of Western Ontario, Canada 'A much needed reference in medical geography and environmental epidemiology that is richly illustrated and offers an accessible introduction to the visualization and spatial analysis of environmental health data. Academics now have the perfect tool to expose undergraduate and master students to the fascinating world of medical and environmental geography applied to important societal issues, such as environmental justice and health disparities.' Pierre Goovaerts, Chief Scientist, BioMedware Inc. 'Using different geographic scales and an integrative approach, this outstanding book analyzes the social injustices and disparities in context of environmental hazards and associated health risks. This is the first book of its kind to critically explore the interactions among environmental hazards, heath, and social justice. Florence M. Margai is a dedicated scholar who has been studying environmental and social disparities throughout her career. The book is very interesting and valuable; it is well researched and extremely insightful.' Bimal Kanti Paul, Professor, Department of Geography, Kansas State University, USATable of ContentsPart 1: Themes and Concepts 1. Geographic Foundations of Environmental Health Hazards: The Need for A Place-Based Perspective 2. Environmental Health and Disease Indicators: Valuation Measures, Transition Frameworks, and Burden of Disease Estimates 3. Population Health Disparities and Social Injustices: Indicators and Spatial Patterns 4. Conceptualization and Measurement of Race, Ethnicity and Class 5. Environmental Health Data Collection, Analysis and Visualization: An Overview of Geographic Methodologies Part 2: Environmental Aspects of Health Disparities 6. Global Climate Change and Environmental Degradation: Place Vulnerability and Public Health Challenges 7. A Spatial Analysis of Emergent and Re-Emergent Public Health Risks 8. Toxic Chemicals: Disparate Patterns of Exposure and Health Outcomes 9. Geographic Principles of Environmental Justice and Equity 10. Global Geographies Environmental Injustice and Health Inequities 11. Population Disparities in Water Access, Sanitation and Health Implications 12. Food Justice, Nutritional Security and Pediatric Health Outcomes Part 3: Social Attributes and Economic Factors in Population Health Disparities 13. Poverty, Race and Place: A Triple Whammy Hypothesis for Minority Health Geographies 14. Globalization, Population Mobility and Immigrant Health Disparities 15. Group Disparities in Access, Quality and Utilization of Health Resources 16. Exploring Pathways to Environmental, Health and Social Equity

Read more less

Book SynopsisUp-to-date coverage of vanadium research--in two accessible, self-contained volumes Vanadium in the Environment brings together the contributions of leading experts on the chemical and toxicological aspects of vanadium exposure and its effects on aquatic and terrestrial environments, human health, and wildlife. This second volume focuses on health effects and toxicology in living organisms, while Part One concentrates on chemistry and biochemistry. Topics in this second volume include: Health effects of environmental exposure to vanadium toxicology of vanadium in mammals Mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, and teratogenicity of vanadium Baseline vanadium levels and exposure tests in humans Vanadium and metabolic problems Vanadium and its significance in animal cell metabolism Hematological effects of vanadium in living organisms Genetic toxicology of vanadium compounds Vanadium and the cardiovascular system: reTable of ContentsHealth Effects of Environmental Exposure to Vanadium (J. Lener, etal.). Toxicology of Vanadium in Mammals (K. Thompson, et al.). Mutagenicity, Carcinogenicity, and Teratogenicity of Vanadium (A.Leonard & G. Gerber). Vanadium Exposure Tests in Humans: Hair, Nails, Blood, and Urine(J. Kucera, et al.). Baseline Vanadium Levels in Human Blood, Serum, and Urine (J.Kucera & E. Sabbioni). Vanadium and Metabolic Problems (V. Sitprija & S.Eiam-Ong). Vanadium and Its Significance in Animal Cell Metabolism (H.Zaporowska & A. Scibior). Hematological Effects of Vanadium on Living Organisms (H.Zaporowska & A. Scibior). Genetic Toxicology of Vanadium Compounds (M. Altamirano-Lozano, etal.). Vanadium and the Cardivascular System: Regulatory Effects andToxicity (M. Carmignani, et al.). Effects of Vanadate in Adrenal Gland of Mammals (M. Fauth, etal.). Oxidative Strees and Pro-Oxidant Biological Effects of Vanadium (J.Byczkowski & A. Kulkarni). Endocrine Control of Vanadium Accumulation (F. Hamel). Mechanisms of Actions of Vanadium in Mediating the BiologicalEffects of Insulin (G. Elberg, et al.). Antidiabetic Action of Vanadium Complexes in Animals: Blood GlucoseNormalizing Effect, Organ Distribution of Vanadium, and Mechanismfor Insulin-Mimetic Action (H. Sakurai & A. Tsuji). Vanadium Detoxification (E. Baran). Vanadium--A New Tool for Cancer Prevention (M. Chatterjee & A.Bishayee). Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe practice of performing and managing regulatory air toxic risk assessments requires an exceptionally broadbase of understanding. The information and hands-on skills needed to evaluate the effects of air toxic emissions on human health derive from a broad range of disciplines: engineering, the physical and biological sciences, probability, statistics, and medicine. Dr. Lawrence Gratt''s Air Toxic Risk Assessment and Management provides a comprehensive study of the subject of risk assessment, showing how the various disciplines are integrated to carry out this complex process. No other resource combines the basic science underlying risk assessment with the techniques needed to perform the analyses.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Risk Assessment. Health Risk Formulation. Source Terms--Emission of Air Toxics. Atmospheric Dispersion. Exposure. Dose-Response, Epidemiology, and Pharmacokinetics. Risk Estimation and Measures. Risk: Issues, Perceptions, and Communication. Risk Management and Air Toxic Controls. Probabilistic Health Risk Assessment. Appendices. Answers to Selected Exercises. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisEnvironmental Epidemiology and Risk Assessment Tim Aldrich and Jack Griffith Environmental Epidemiology and Risk Assessment addresses the historical development of environmental epidemiology, touching on recent sensationalized environmental tragedies such as Love Canal and Chernobyl.Table of ContentsPublic Awareness, Federal Policy, and Environment Epidemiology. Epidemiology: The Environmental Influence. Epidemiologic Research Methods. Disease Clusters. Surveillance Activities in Disease and Exposure Situations. Characterizing Human Exposure. Laboratory Practice. Biomarkers in Environmental Epidemiology. Disease and the Environment. Risk Assessment. Public Communication, Participation, Risk Management. Legal Aspects of Environmental Epidemiology. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPresents information to help environmental scientists further understand the relationships between ecosystem health and human health by exploring preventative, diagnostic and prognostic aspects of ecosystem management. The book uses case study examples to explain both theory and practiceTable of ContentsNeed For A New Paradigm. Pressures On The Environment. Ecosystem Pathology. Shortcomings Of Present Approaches To Environmental Management. Limitations Of Economic Approaches. Limitations Of The Ecological Approaches. Limitations Of The Engineering Model. The Need For Integrative Knowledge. Defining Ecosystem Health. Ecosystem Health As A Metaphor. What Is Implied By The Health Metaphor At The Ecosystem Level. What Is Not Implied By The Health Metaphor At The Ecosystem Level. Ecosystem Health As A Societal Goal. Ecosystem Health As A Transdisciplinary Science. Criteria For Ecosystem Health. Vigor. Resilience. Organization. Maintenance Of Ecological Services. Management Options. Reduced Subsidy. Damage To Neighbouring Systems. Human Health Effects. Dimensions Of Ecosystem Health. Introduction. Biophysical Dimension. Socioeconomic Dimension. Human Health Dimension. Spatial/Temporal Dimension. Stress And Response. Single Stressors. Multiple Stressors. Answering The Critics. Interfacing Societal Values And Science. Distinguishing Between Health, Integrity And Sustainable Development. Ecosystem Health The Last Frontier Of Medicine. References. Part II: Approaches To Assessing The Health Of Ecosystems; Assessment By Whom, For Who, To What Ends?; The Ecosocial Dynamics Of Rural Systems:. Introduction. Pre-Modern Social Systems. The Emergence Of A Crisis Of Rural Life. The Dynamics Of Rural Poverty. The Dual Economy: A Modern Alternative For Sustainable Development. Assessing Ecosystem Health Across Spatial Scales. Introduction. Defining The Context: Ecosystem Health And Ecosocial Scale. Spatial Scalilng Of Ecosocial Complexes. The Range Of Scales: The Taiga As An Example. Criteria Of Ecosystem Health. Concluding Remarks: An Emphatic "No!" To Shallow Anthropocentrism. The Efforts Of Community Volunteers In Assessing Watershed Ecosystem Health. Introduction. Empowering Community Groups. River Watch Network; Watershed Ecosystem Health. Indicators Of Watershed Ecosystem Health. Physical Indicators. Chemical Indicators. Biological Indicators. Human Health Indicators. Human Use And Perception Indicators. Selecting Indicators. Volunteer Water Monitoring. Case Studies. Southwest: Isleta Pueblow And The Rio Grande. The US Mexico Border: The Rio Bravo River Watchers. New England: The Connecticut River Watch Program. New England: The Mystic River Watch. The Merrimack River Voluneer Environmental Monitoring Network. Case Conclusions. Conclusions. References. Assessing Cumulative Health Effects In Ecosystems. Cumulative Effects: Background And Definition. Understanding Casualty And Feedback In Assessing Cumulative Effects. Diagnostic Approaches; Loop Analysis Methodology. Core Loop Models From Data Sets. Core Models Of Marine Communities. Cumulative Effects Assessment For The Northumberland Strait. Fish Landings. Loop Analysis Models Of Key Relationships. Combined Fisheries Foodwebs Illustrating Benthic-Pelagic Coupling. Summary Of Results. Integrating Health Surveillance And Environmental Monitoring. Emerging Infectious Disease And Global Change. Introduction. Climate Change And Disease. Montane Regions. Marine Ecosystems. Global Change, Biodiversity And Marine-Related Disease. Climate Variability And Epidemics. Minimum Temperatures. Biodiversity And Emerging Infectious Diseases. Evolutionary Biology: The Environment And Disease Emergence; Ecology, Pests And Terrestrial Ecosystems. R-Selected And K-Selected Species. Cumulative Ecological Impacts Of Global Change. Synergies And Pests. Ocean Warming. Decadal Variability. Discontinuities. Costs Of Epidemics. Integrated Assessment And Monitoring. Integrated Ecological Risk Assessment. Biological Indicators For Integrated Monitoring. New Methodologies For Surveillance And Integrated Monitoring. An Historical Note On Infectious Disease Pandemics. Conclusions. Qualitative Mathematics For Understanding, Prediction And Intervention In Complex Systems. Some Methods Of Qualitative Analysis. The Indicators Of Qualitative Dynamics. Local Stability. Signed Digraphs. Resistance. Osillations. Correlation Patterns. Time Averaging. Validation Of Indicators. Inroduction. Benchmark Sites. Field Measurements. Computing Indicator Metrics. Paleoecology: A Diagnostic Approach To Assessing Ecosysem Health. Introduction. Paleolimnology. Paleolimnological Approach. Interpreting Information In Sediment Cores. Quantitative Inference. References. Ecological Risk Assessment, A Predictive Approach To Assessing Ecosystem Health. Introduction. Stages In Ecological Risk Assessment. Uncertainty In Risk Assessments. Uncertainty And Scale. Ecosystem Health And Self-Interest. Conclusions. References. Part III: Ecosystem Health And Sustainability; What Is Sustainability?. Introduction. Defining And Predicting Sustainability. When?. What System?. How Long?. Conclusions. Predictors Of Ecosystem Health. Measuring Vigor. Measuring Organization. Measuring Resilience. Social Decision Making. Using Models To Build Consensus. A Three-Step Modeling Process. Scoping And Consensus-Building Models. Research Models. Management Models. Toward Global Ecosystem Health And Sustainability: The Importance Of Envisioning. Part IV: Case Studies; The Chesapeake Bay And Its Watershed: A Model For Sustainable Ecosystem Management?. Introduction. A Summary Of The Problem. The Chesapeake Bay And Its Watershed. History Of The Bay And Its Watershed; Principal Uses And Problems Of The Chesapeake Bay. The Bay And Its Watershed As A System. Summary. Evolution Of Chesapeake Bay Management. Barriers And Bridges To Improved Management. Social Traps. Building Bridges With Incentives. Summary And Synthesis. References. Paleolimnological Assessments Of Ecosystem Health: Lake Acidification In Adirondack Park Introduction. The Acidification Of Deep Lake Regional Changes In Lake Acidification. Regional Changes In Lake Acidification. References. The Desert Grasslands. Characteristics Of The Ecosystem. History Of Degradation. Rangeland Rehavilitation. References. Health Of Some Cuban Forest Ecosystems. Introduction. Current Condition And Pressures On Cuban Ecosystems. Socio-Historical Stresses. Natural And Anthropogenic Perturbations Affecting Existing Cumban Ecosystems. Meteorological Perturbations. Ecosystem Research And Monitoring. The Sierra Del Rosario Biosphere Reserve. Methodology. Results. Conclusions. The Island Group Sabana-Camaguey Mangroves. Description And Observations. Conclusions. Summary. Critical Regions, A Profile Of The Honduras. Introduction. Deforestation And Natural Disasters. Increases In Infectious Disease. Water-Borne Infections. Vector-Borne Disease. Leishmaniasis. La Mosca Blanca. Clinical Impacts. Conclusions. Who Framed The Kyronjoki?. The Facts. The Suspects. The Options. The Decision Problems. The Future. References

Read more less

Book SynopsisGenerated by the use of fossil energy, respirable-sized particles pose a major threat to our environment and health. In this book the hypothesis that fossil fuels are the primary culprit is examined in detail, including the nature, generation, and transport of particulate air pollution.Trade ReviewThis edited volume on the health effects of air contaminants reflects the combined wisdom of twelve prominent academics...For those involved in air quality research or management, or for those teaching air quality measurement in the classroom, this is an essential book...It is a good high-level textbook, inexpensive and well-presented. -- Dona Schneider * The Environmentalist [UK] *Provides the best scientific attempt to estimate the level of fine particle exposure indoors, based on their outdoor concentration. However, these authors agree that fixed monitoring stations are poor surrogates for exposure to people...[Particles in Our Air] must be considered one of the clearest descriptions of scientific aspects of particles in air. Although the authors represent a specific scientific point of view, they are clearly leaders in their respective fields. This book is highly recommended. -- A. Alan Moghissi, Editor-in-Chief * Environment International *By controlling emissions and by dispensing pollutants, we have reduced their concentration. However, expanding population and energy demands have ensured that air pollution remains one of the most important environmental challenges faced by mankind. Drs. Spengler and Wilson have performed a unique service by bringing together in a most coherent way the thoughts of the most prominent researchers in this field. It gives context to today's concerns as we worry about "how far to go?" for particulate matter, ozone, SOx, NOx, VOCs and more. It's a must read not only for practitioners, regulators, the regulated and legislators, but for "students" of all inclinations who want to learn more about this fascinating field. -- The Honorable Don Ritter, Chairman, National Environmental Policy Institute, Former CongressmanLong before the publication of this invaluable volume, Richard Wilson and John Spengler were among the leaders in drawing constructive worldwide attention to the health effects of minute airborne particles. This volume confirms my earlier view that we have no better teachers on this crucial issue. They have produced a timely, compelling and lucid treatment of a public-health challenge that urgently merits everyone's attention. -- Ralph Cavanagh, Energy Program Director for the Natural Resources, Defense Council, and Visiting Professor, Stanford Law SchoolWritten by the leading scholars, this book is a masterful summary of the scientific literature on the health effects of air pollution. It explores what is known, what is controversial, and the scientific basis for the health effects, including lessons from animal and clinical studies. The book begins and ends with the public policy issues, building the case for more stringent control of air pollutants. -- Professor Lester Lave, Carnegie Mellon UniversityParticles in Our Air provides a timely and authoritative discussion of what is potentially the most serious pollution problem confronting us at the close of the twentieth century. The book discusses in detail the types, source, characterization, and measurement of airborne particles, the evidence linking such particles to the causation of various diseases, and the implications of data suggesting that existing concentrations of the particles may cause up to 60,000 deaths per year in the U.S. In view of the growing national and international concern about the impacts of airborne particles on human health, this volume should be of interest to a wide readership and should constitute an invaluable source book for health professionals, environmentalists, and others working in the field. -- Dr. Arthur C. Upton, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Center, Formerly Director, National Cancer Institute

Read more less

Book SynopsisJanet Greenlees examines the working environments of the heartlands of the British and American cotton textile industries from the nineteenth to the late twentieth centuries. She contends that the air quality within these pioneering workplaces was a key contributor to the health of the wider communities of which they were a part.Trade Review"This is a promising, important, and long-awaited project—the first comparative history of industry-related hazards in the United States and Britain. The author has synthesized a vast body of research, much of it her own original work. At once comprehensive and selective, When the Air Became Important is illuminating scholarship." -- Chris Sellers * Stony Brook University *"In this truly comparative social and environmental history of air pollution, Greenlees deftly weaves public health, regulatory politics and labor relations into a prescient reminder that protecting workers from hazardous workplaces remains a pressing issue on a global scale." -- Graham Mooney * Johns Hopkins University, and author of Instrusive Interventions: Public Health, Domestic Space, and *Table of ContentsContents List of Illustrations List of Tables List of Abbreviations 1 Introduction – When does the air in the workplace become important? 2 Textile town and mill environments 3 Tuberculosis in the factory 4 “I used to feel ill with it:” Heat, humidity and fatigue 5 Dust: A New Socio-Environmental Relationship 6 “The noise were horrendous:” The ignored industrial hazard 7 Conclusion: When does the air become important? Acknowledgements Notes Bibliography Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisMedical Geology The key to understanding the relationship between the geological environment and human health Medical geology deals with of the impact of environmental factors on the health of individual human beings and communities. In particular, it studies environmental exposure to both macro- and micronutrients in the geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphererespectively, soil, water, and airborne dustwhich may positively or negatively impact human growth, development, and overall health. The insights contributed by this burgeoning field can aid not only in individual medical cases, but also in assessing disproportionately impacted communities and addressing global medical inequality. Medical Geology: En route to One Health is among the first books to address this vital subject by summarizing recent research in this field. It also serves as an introduction to the multidisciplinary One Health methodology, which unites medical, geological, and environmental insights in one continuous approach to public health. Medical Geology readers will also find: An explanation of the influence of the environment on nutrient availability Case studies of well-documented links between endemic diseases and environmental conditions A systematic analysis of the causes of essential element deficiencies in different world regions Medical Geology is an essential overview of the field, for advanced students as well as medical, environmental, or geological researchers who wish to understand the complex relationship between the geological environment and human health.Table of ContentsSection 1 - Geochemistry and Health 1. Medical geology: Geosphere, human and animal interface 2. Biogeochemistry: Essential link between geosphere and biosphere 3. Geochemical release and environmental interfaces Section 2 - Dust Storms and Health 4. Minerogenic dust: Trace elements 5. Silicosis and asbestosis 6. Radon and health Section 3 - Medical Geology of the Hydrosphere 7. Water-rock interactions: Mineral dissolution 8. Water hardness and health 9. Geochemistry of fluoride in the environment and human health 10. Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) and strategies for alleviation 11. Understanding nexus between hydrogeochemical cycling and medical geology of arsenic 12. Potentially toxic metals and health Section 4 - Medical Pedology: Health Effects from Soils and Sediments 13. Dynamics of trace element bioavailability in soil: Agronomic enhancement and risk assessment 14. Geochemical provenance of metalloids and their release: Implications on medical geology 15. Cobalt and copper deficiency and molybdenosis 16. Healing clays structure and functions Section 5 - Case Studies 17. Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) – the search for causes and the impact of its politicization 18. Uraniferous province of Lagoa Real: routes, dispersion and impacts of radioelements on health 19. Defluoridation 20. Pharmacology, toxicology and therapeutic effect of metals and minerals used in traditional medicine 21. Understanding the aetiology of trace elements related non-communicable diseases – reviewing the Ghanaian situation 22. Dental fluorosis in Turkey 23. Environmental and medical geology of the lead mining and metallurgical complex of Bahia: The case of lead metallurgy, Santo Amaro, Bahia, Brazil 24. Uncontrolled coal fires: How medical geology can save lives

Read more less

Book SynopsisIn a country riven by regional differences, All Health Politics Is Local shatters the notion of a shared national health agenda. It shows that health has always been political and shaped not just by formal policy but also by grassroots community battles.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe role natural environments play in human health and wellbeing is attracting increasing attention. There is growing medical evidence that access to the natural environment can prevent disease, aid recovery, tackle obesity and improve mental health. This book examines the history of natural environments being used for stress-reduction, enjoyment, aesthetics and catharsis, and traces the development of the connection between humans and the environment, and how they impact our personal and collective health.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Overview Chapter 2: Nature and Health Chapter 3: The Historical Connection Between Natural Environments and Health Chapter 4: Concepts and Theories Chapter 5: Child Development and Nature Chapter 6: Adaptations and Applications Chapter 7: Outcomes and Benefits Chapter 8: Sense of Place and the Role of Education Chapter 9: Innovative Approaches to Integrating Natural Environments and Health Chapter 10: Future Actions and Implications for Policy and Research Chapter 11: Resources

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe role natural environments play in human health and wellbeing is attracting increasing attention. There is growing medical evidence that access to the natural environment can prevent disease, aid recovery, tackle obesity and improve mental health. This book examines the history of natural environments being used for stress-reduction, enjoyment, aesthetics and catharsis, and traces the development of the connection between humans and the environment, and how they impact our personal and collective health.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Overview Chapter 2: Nature and Health Chapter 3: The Historical Connection Between Natural Environments and Health Chapter 4: Concepts and Theories Chapter 5: Child Development and Nature Chapter 6: Adaptations and Applications Chapter 7: Outcomes and Benefits Chapter 8: Sense of Place and the Role of Education Chapter 9: Innovative Approaches to Integrating Natural Environments and Health Chapter 10: Future Actions and Implications for Policy and Research Chapter 11: Resources

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis contributed volume motivates and educates across fields about the major challenges in global health and the interdisciplinary strategies for solving them. Once the purview of public health, medicine, and nursing, global health is now an interdisciplinary endeavor that relies on expertise from anthropology to urban planning, economics to political science, geography to engineering. Scholars and practitioners in the health sciences are seeking knowledge from a wider array of fields while, simultaneously, students across majors have a growing interest in humanitarian issues and are pursuing knowledge and skills for impacting well-being across geographic and disciplinary borders. Using a highly practical approach and illustrative case studies, each chapter of this edited volume frames a particular problem and illustrates how interdisciplinary problem-solving can address the greatest challenges in global health today. In doing so, each chapter spurs critical and creative thinking about emergent and future problems. Topics explored among the chapters include: Transforming health and well-being for refugees and their communities Governing to deliver safe and affordable water The global crisis of antimicrobial resistance Low-tech, high-impact interventions to prevent neonatal mortality Communicating taboo health subjects Alternative housing delivery for slum upgrades Transforming Global Health: Interdisciplinary Challenges, Perspectives, and Strategies is a vital and timely compendium for any reader invested in improving global health equity. It will find an audience with researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and program implementers, as well as undergraduate and graduate students and faculty in the fields of global health, public health, and the health sciences.Trade ReviewTable of Contents​Front MatterForeword (guest contributor)Introduction: Grand Challenges in Global Health and the Need for Interdisciplinary ApproachesSection 1: Improving Food, Water, Air, and ShelterCh. 1 Full of Hunger: Addressing the Double-burden of Obesity and Malnutrition (Perspectives from Public Health and Regional Planning)Ch. 2 When the Well Runs Dry: Delivering Safe and Affordable Water (Perspectives from Geology and Urban Planning)Ch. 3 Hazy Futures: Improving Air Quality for Maternal and Child Health (Perspectives from Engineering and Environmental Health)Ch. 4 Loss of Home, Loss of Self: Sheltering Refugees Amidst Crisis (Perspectives from Architecture, Medicine, and Social Work)Section 2: Engaging Cultural DiversityCh. 5 Do as You Say, Not as You Do: Changing Risky Behaviors (Perspectives from Health Behavior and Philosophy)Ch. 6 Blood Cultures: Integrating Traditional and Modern Medical Practices to Improve Health (Perspectives from History, Medicine, and Linguistics)Ch. 7 Kangaroo Care: Saving the Lives of Premature Babies (Perspectives from Epidemiology and Child Health)Ch. 8 Rites vs. Rights: Conquering Gender-based Violence (Perspectives from Gender Studies and Social Work)Section 3: Leveraging New Technologies and TechniquesCh. 9 Dragon’s Blood: Combatting the Mysteries of Antimicrobial Resistance (Perspectives from Microbiology, Chemistry, and Geography)Ch. 10 Extraction: Innovating Diagnostic Methods in Low-resource Settings (Perspectives from Dentistry and Computer Science)Ch. 11 Front-line Deployment: Utilizing Nanotechnology to Battle Disease at the Source (Perspectives from Nanotechnology and Public Health)Ch. 12 While Supplies Last: Overcoming Stock-outs of Essential Medicines(Perspectives from Pharmacy and Industrial Engineering)Section 4: Planning for the FutureCh. 13 World War X: Designing Health Systems Resilient Amidst Chaos (Perspectives from Economics and Political Science)Ch. 14 Gone, but Not Forgotten: Drawing Lessons from the Eradication of Polio and Guinea Worm (Perspectives from Biology and International Development)Ch. 15 Worst-case Scenarios: Building Policies, Plans, and Strategies to Curb Extreme Events (Perspectives from Environmental Planning and Law)Ch. 16 Rash Decisions: Dispatching the Next Pandemic (Perspectives from Nursing and Management)

Read more less

Book SynopsisIn this book, major issues surrounding importance of water and energy for food security in the United States and India are described representing two extremes in yield, irrigation efficiency, and automation. The farming systems in these two countries face different risks in terms of climatic shifts and systems’ resiliency to handle the shocks. One may have comparative advantage over the other, but both are susceptible. Innovations in irrigation for food and fuel production, improvements in nitrogen and water use efficiency, and rural sociological issues are discussed here. We also look into some of the unintended consequences of high productivity agriculture in terms of surface and ground water quality and impacts on ecosystem services. Finally, we present ways to move forward to meet the food demands in the next half-century in both countries. As the current world population of 7 billion is expected to reach or exceed 10 billion in the next 40 years, there will be significant additional demand for food. A rising middle class and its preference for a meat-based diet also increases the demand for animal feed. This additional food and feed production needs special considerations in water and energy management besides the development of appropriate crop hybrids to withstand future climatic shifts and other environmental factors. A resilient agricultural landscapes will also be needed to withstand climatic fluctuations, disease pressures, etc. While the upper and many middle income countries have made significant improvements in crop yield due to pressurized irrigation and automation in farming systems, the lower income countries are struggling with yield enhancements due to such limitations. The rise in population is expected to be more in Sub-Sharan Africa and Middle East (Low to middle-income countries) where the crop yields are expected to be low.Table of Contents1. Unfolding Food, Energy, and Water Nexus (Chittaranjan Ray, Sekhar Muddu, and Sudhirendar Sharma).- 2. Resilience of Working Agricultural Landscapes (Shana M. Sundstrom, Jennifer Hodbod, and Craig R. Allen).- 3. A Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory for Nebraska: Livestock and Coal Loom Large (Eric R. Holley and Adam J. Liska).- 4. Technologies for Enhancing Water Productivity in Irrigated Agriculture (Sarangi and M. Sekhar).- 5. Virtual Water and Embodied Energy Flows Out of Nebraska Related to Trade in Corn (Mesfin M. Mekonnen).- 6. State of Agriculture in Karnataka, India and a Case Study of Food, Energy and Water Nexus from the Kabini Observatory (Deepti B. Upadhyaya and Sekhar Muddu).- 7. Sensor-Based Monitoring of Soil and Crop Health for Enhancing Input Use Efficiency (Rabi N. Sahoo).- 8. Strategies to Improve Crop-Water Productivity (Vivek Sharma and Shiva Bhambota).- 9. Limited Irrigation for Managing Declining Water Resources in the US High Plains (Bijesh Maharjan, Gary W. Hergert, and Saurav Das).- 10. Understanding the Cultural Foundations of Water Institutions: Groundwater Management in Kansas, High Plains-Ogallala Aquifer (Rebekah Carnes and Matthew R. Sanderson).- 11. Nitrogen Management for Improving Water, Energy, and Food Security (Brian T. Krienke, Daran R. Rudnick, Tsz Him Lo, and Xin Qiao).- 12. Mobilization of Naturally Occurring Uranium in Groundwater Under Intensely Managed Farmland (Jeffrey P. Westrop, Daniel D. Snow, and Karrie A. Weber).- 13. Nanotechnology at the Juncture of Water, Food, and Energy Nexus: Boon or Bane? (Arindam Malakar and Jennifer A. Cooper).

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis open access book brings science and practice together and inspires a global movement towards co-creating regenerative civilizations that work for 100% of humanity and the Earth as a whole. With its conceptual foundation of the concept of transformation literacy it enhances the knowledge and capacity of decision-makers, change agents and institutional actors to steward transformations effectively across institutions, societal sectors and nations.Humanity is at crossroads. Resource depletion and exponential emissions that not only cause climate change, but endanger the health of people and planet, call for a decisive turnaround of human civilization. A new and transformative paradigm is emerging that advocates for regenerative civilizations, in which a narrative of systemic health as much as individual and collective vitality guide the interaction of socio-economic-ecological systems. Truly transformative change must go far beyond technical solutions, and instead envision what can be termed ‘a new operating system’ that helps humankind to live well within the planetary boundaries and partner with life’s evolutionary processes. This requires transformations at three different levels:· Mindsets that reconnect with a worldview in which human agency acknowledges its co-evolutionary pathways with each other and the Earth.· Political, social and economic systems that are regenerative and foster the care-taking for Earth life support systems.· Competencies to design and implement effective large-scale transformative change processes at multiple levels with multiple stakeholders.This book provides key ingredients for enhancing transformation literacy from various perspectives around the globe. It connects the emerging practice of stewarding transformative change across business, government institutions and civil society actors with the most promising scientific models and concepts that underpin human action to shape the future collectively in accordance with planetary needs.Table of ContentsIntroduction and conceptual framing – transformation literacy as a future-making skill Mindsets in service of wellbeing on a healthy planet Setting the scene: How to connect with a world as an interconnected whole The same tone, but a new sound – understanding the story of the soul as pathway to regenerative civilizations Possible futures Transformative literacy as the ability to look forward from within Chinese cultural treasures as contributions to a mindset of interconnectedness for global transformations The systems aliveness approach - from navigating emergency to stewarding wellbeing on a healthy planet Systems that enable and safeguard wellbeing on a healthy planet Setting the scene: Viewing the world as interconnected systems Everything is connected - envisioning how a regenerative world looks like Managing forestry in a sustainable manner, the importance of system´s analysis Sustainable community transformation process The role of capacity-building in Sumba, Indonesia Towards transformation to a wellbeing economy in an African country: A case study from Namibia A not-for-profit economy for a regenerative sustainable world Politics, systems thinking and building the wellbeing economy: The example of Wales Processes for stewarding transformations towards wellbeing and a healthy planet Setting the scene: How to enhance the knowledge and practice of transformation literacy Turning mindshifts into transformation leadership Models of Change: Strategies to make the socio-ecological transformation a success Red Snow - when the Climate Bleeds: A Nordic art and science project Collaborative transformations: Circular economy strategies in Europe Small scale and large scale – why networks are the cornerstone of transformations Collective stewardship towards economies in service to life Memories of our collective future

Read more less

Book SynopsisEURECA-PRO is the global educational core hub and interdisciplinary research and innovation leader in qualitative environmental and social framework development for responsible consumption and production.Through its novel approach, on the one hand, it holistically contributes to the highly topical issue of Sustainable Consumption and Production under the umbrella of Sustainable Development Goal 12, and on the other hand it effectively contributes to the development of the European Higher Education Area complimentary to Sustainable Development Goal 4.In this book readers will find the discussion results among professionals, academics and scientists on responsible consumption and production, regarding the latest advances to achieve a sustainable society. This book contents 5 chapters focused on: Smart and healthy societies, Recycling, reused and longer lasting products, fresh air, clean water, healthy soil and biodiversity, cleaner energy and cutting-edge clean technological innovation, and industry 4.0.This book also intends to show the current and future challenges, and innovative solutions considering the technological, humanistic, educational, economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainabilityTable of ContentsSmart and healthy societies · Smart healthy· Healthy cities and quality of life · Smart cities: energy systems, buildings, mobility and transportation · Data security and privacyies Recycling, reuse, and longer lasting products · Societal, economic, and technological change for improvement, recovery and reuse of materials and products · Technical, societal, economic, business and policy aspects and strategies to improve sustainability and productivity of resources use · Circular plastics/ sustainable packaging · Sustainable built environment: natural, ecological, waste-based or recycled content Fresh air, clean water, healthy soil and biodiversity · Socio-ecological processes and impacts: knowledge for human well-being and environmental sustainability · Global change and environmental disturbances · Biodiversity in the air of modeling and artificial intelligence · Soil and water conservation and impacts Cleaner energy and cutting-edge clean technological innovation · CCUS - Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage · Green hydrogen in the global energy system · Renewable energy transition · Decarbonizing the global economy Industry 4.0 · Sensors for the smart manufacturing environment, healthcare and other applications · Industrial applications of the Internet of Things · Educating the Industry 4.0 generation Artificial intelligence for industrial applications

Read more less

Book SynopsisMercury is a naturally occurring element that is toxic in nature. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, the safe limit of mercury ion in drinking water is 10 nM to avoid the serious health problems to humans. Mercury is a pollutant of global concern. Both anthropogenic activities and natural processes cause its release into different spheres of the environment resulting in severe adverse impacts. Increased anthropogenic discharge of mercury leads to disturbance in its natural biogeochemical cycle which results in to unenviable diseases and hazardous health effects.This book will provide state-of-the-art information to the graduate students training in toxicology, risk assessors, researchers and medical providers at large. Many monographs, book chapters, contemporary reviews, and peer reviewed articles about mercury health impact are also available worldwide. However, there is no complete understanding available on toxicological studies of mercury, which covers the broader spectrum of findings that range from sources of exposure to mercury toxicity as well as its remediation strategies. It is aimed to bring the readers updated information about the sources of mercury contamination, and its impact on human health and on prospective mitigation strategies through multi-disciplinary approaches. The book contains three sections. First section describes the different sources and distribution of mercury in the environment. Second section explains the health risks linked to mercury poisoning. Third section addresses sustainable mercury toxicity mitigation strategies through multi-disciplinary approaches. The key topic of this book will cover following: •Source and distribution of mercury in the environment•Effects and responses of mercury toxicity in plants• Health risk linked to mercury poisoning• Sustainable mercury toxicity mitigation strategiesThis book is a valuable resource to students, academics, researchers, and environmental professionals doing field work on mercury contamination throughout the world.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to "Salinity Resilience and Sustainable Crop Production under Climate Change.- Chapter 2. Salinity and its Impact on Sustainable Crop Production.- Chapter 3. Salinity and its Impact on Sustainable Crop Production.- Chapter 4. Fundamentals of Crop Resilience to Salinity, Plant Traits and Selection Criteria.- Chapter 5. Genetic Variability and Genetic Resources for Salinity Resilience.- Chapter 6. Genetic Analysis of Salinity Tolerance and Relevant Traits in Field Crops.- Chapter 7. Breeding Efforts and Biotechnology.- Chapter 9. Mitigation Options towards Sustainability via Agricultural Practices.- Chapter 10. Techniques and Measurements of Assessing Genotypes Update, General Conclusions and Recommendations of “ Salinity Resilience and Sustainable Crop Production under Climate Change" for Salinity tolerance.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe chapters contained here present the status quo in different parts of the world and provide essential information on arsenic exposure risks for humans as well as possible measures for tackling arsenic poisoning.

Read more less

Book SynopsisHeavy Metals-Toxicity and Environmental Pollution.- Heavy Metals Dynamics in the Soil-Plant Continuum.- Impacts of Heavy Metals Contamination on Human Health.- Role of Microbes in Heavy Metals Remediation.- Antioxidant Defence: A key mechanism of Heavy Metals Tolerance.- Role of Plants in Heavy Metals Remediation.- Molecular Mechanisms of Heavy Metals Tolerance in Plants: a Key Role of Antioxidant Defence.- Heavy Metal Contamination of Water and Their Toxic Effect on Living Organisms.- Heavy Metal Stress in Plants.- Adsorption Technology for Removal of Heavy Metal Pollutants.- Eco-Friendly Technologies for Heavy Metal Remediation.- Biotechnological Approaches in Remediation of Heavy Metals.- Development of Nano-adsorbent for Heavy Metals Removal from Wastewater.- Heavy Metals Uptake and Bioaccumulation in Plants.- Oxidative Stress of Heavy Metals Toxicity in Animals and its Amelioration.- Perspective on the Heavy Metal Pollution and Recent Remediation approaches.

Read more less

Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Japan Internal external Health Strategy in the Post COVID 19 Era.- Recent waves variants and trends for COVID 19 in India and Canada.- The Impact of the COVID 19 Pandemic on the Incidence Dynamics of Leading Disease Categories in the Russian Federation.- Impacts of Covid 19 on Health Care for the Aging Population in the United States.- Conclusion and Suggestions.- Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis clear-sighted volume synthesizes wide-ranging knowledge of human food consumption, food production systems, and sustainability to offer methods of improving the impact of food choices on people and the environment. The comprehensive coverage addresses myriad challenges and paradoxes (e.g., health-conscious food choices that put greater stress on the planet, hunger amidst plenty) associated with the production of sustainable, nutritious food. Direct and complex links between local and global issues are highlighted in innovative approaches to transforming food production from the farm to the table and from the policy desk to the real world. Chapters identify, examine, and offer realistic recommendations for achieving critical goals, among them: Supporting healthy people and communities within planetary boundaries Reduction and prevention of food waste Combining health and sustainability on the plate "Serving sustainable and healthy food to consumers and decision makers": from commitment to action. Investing in healthier and more sustainable production. Ensuring a healthy sustainable diet is a goal of all public policies. Towards Healthy and Sustainable Diets is geared toward professionals and policymakers dealing with food, nutrition, and environmental topics seeking new perspectives on longstanding issues in these interrelated areas. It also makes a suitable reference for students studying and conducting research in these areas.Table of ContentsI. "Sustainability is more than just reducing greenhouse emissions"Different perspectives to healthy and sustainable dietsSustainability can be defined in many ways. This chapter describes different dimensions of sustainability, such as climate impact, chemical load, use of resources, biodiversity, and eutrophication, together with different types of diets and food systems. It also highlights the importance of social and economic sustainability as well as ethical issues, cultural sensitivity, and health as part of sustainability. The main message is that multidisciplinary, intersectoral, and systemic approaches are needed to develop more sustainable food systems that contribute to healthy dietary habits and a healthy planet.II. "Who wasted our food?"Towards better balanceOur current food system is badly out of balance. The current agricultural system is producing enough food to feed the planet, but access to and consumption of it is very uneven. About 212 million children are undernourished, whereas 42 million children and 1.9 billion adults are overweight due to overconsumption of especially energy-rich foods. Moreover, about half of all food that is produced is never eaten but lost during harvest, transport, processing, or storage. This chapter discusses these topics including food security and different innovative ways to reduce food waste.III. "Insects, aquaculture, and mycoproteins instead of beef tomorrow?"Choosing for healthy and sustainable mealsThis chapter focuses on evaluating both health aspects and sustainability of different food categories, such as meat and dairy, fish, insects, plant-based foods, and fats and oils. Traditional diets, novel approaches, and ultra-processed foods also will be discussed. The main message is that although there are no universally accepted methods to rank individual foods, broad guidelines on healthy and sustainable diets are relatively easy to give. These guidelines to healthy and sustainable diets are briefly described.IV. "Are ecological products really healthier and more sustainable?"Reshaping our food productionOur food systems are responsible for about one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than what results from all transport, sea, land, and air, combined. We need to use our scare resources in more sustainable and efficient ways. Increasing global trade is both a threat and an opportunity. This chapter discusses potential solutions to healthy and sustainable food production, such as circular systems, better production methods, and a more holistic approach to the production of healthy foods. V. "We need to make commitments and guidelines for healthy AND sustainable diets"Getting nutrition and sustainability into the agendas of consumers and decision makersAlthough most countries have nutrition policy, sustainability is rarely incorporated into dietary guidelines or paid serious attention in food and nutrition policies. Moreover, consumer knowledge on healthy and sustainable diets is often limited. There is lack of coherence in politics, and powerful corporate, political, and other interests tend to impede the process. This chapter presents some country examples and discusses barriers and potential approaches to move sustainability and health higher up in the agenda of consumers and decision makers.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) established by the General Assembly in 1955 assesses the levels and effects of exposure to ionising radiation on human health and the environment. This is the first of four volumes of scientific annexes that presents the supporting scientific deliberations for the UNSCEAR 2020/2021 report to the United Nations General Assembly. Annex A 'Medical exposure to ionizing radiation' presents a comprehensive global estimate of the frequencies and doses from medical exposure, their distribution and trends in medical categories in the 2009-2018 period. The annex considers four general categories of medical practice using ionizing radiation: (a) diagnostic radiology, including dental radiology and computed tomography, (b) interventional radiology (image-guided interventional procedures), (c) nuclear medicine and (d) radiation therapy

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) established by the General Assembly in 1955 assesses the levels and effects of exposure to ionising radiation on human health and the environment. This is the second of four volumes of scientific annexes that provides the supporting scientific deliberations for the UNSCEAR 2020/2021 report to the United Nations General Assembly. Annex B 'Levels and effects of radiation exposure due to the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station: implications of information published since the UNSCEAR 2013 Report' summarises all relevant scientific information (peer reviewed literature and monitoring data) available up to the end of 2019. These data relate to the levels and effects of radiation exposure due to the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. The aim of the report is to provide a summary of all scientific information and an appraisal of the implications of this information for the UNSCEAR 2013 Report

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) established by the General Assembly in 1955 assesses the levels and effects of exposure to ionizing radiation on human health and the environment. This is the third of four volumes of scientific annexes provide the supporting scientific deliberations for the UNSCEAR 2020/2021 report to the General Assembly. Annex C 'Biological mechanisms relevant for the inference of cancer risks from low dose and low-dose rate radiation' synthesizes the current knowledge on biological mechanisms of radiation actions at low doses and low-dose-rates, and assesses the implications for understanding the processes of cancer development after exposure to ionizing radiation, and for dose-response relationships of radiation-induced cancers

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) established by the General Assembly in 1955 assesses the levels and effects of exposure to ionizing radiation on human health and the environment. This is the last of four volumes of scientific annexes provide the supporting scientific deliberations for the UNSCEAR 2020/2021 report to the General Assembly. Annex D 'Evaluation of occupational exposure to ionizing radiation' presents the estimated average annual effective and collective doses to workers for each major work sector and sub-sector involving the use of ionizing radiation; estimated worldwide level of occupational exposure for different sectors involving exposure to natural sources and to human-made sources of radiation; and analysis of temporal trends in occupational exposure. It is based on data provided by United Nations Member States and international organizations, as well as peer reviewed literature and national reports on radiation exposure to workers

Read more less

Book Synopsis This book focuses on the study of chemical dust suppression in mine dust pollution control by means of theories, experiments, computer simulation, and case application, aiming at providing chemical dust suppression solutions for mining worksites. It has seven chapters, including the following contents: (1) introduces fundamental theories and applications of chemical dust suppression, analyzes the dust source intensity of worksites and the mechanisms of dust generation, and summarizes the dust control measures for different mining worksites. (2) According to the mechanisms of dust generation in different mining worksites, targeted dust suppressants were developed. Through optimization by monomer experiment and orthogonal experiment, the optimum formula of different types of dust suppressants was obtained, and its properties were characterized. (3) The dust suppressant field application process was introduced, and the economic benefits were analyzed. This book is expected to provide valuable references both for researchers and engineering technicians engaged in environmental engineering, safety engineering, occupational health, and mining metallurgical engineering, and it also serves as a textbook for graduate students in above disciplines.Table of Contents1 Introduction1.1 Dust source in open-pit mine. 7 1.1.1 Dust generated by drilling operation. 7 1.1.2 Dust generated by drilling operation. 8 1.1.3 Dust generated by shoveling and loading operation. 8 1.1.4 Dust generated by transportation operation. 8 1.1.5 Dust generated by dumping operation. 8 1.2 Calculation of the intensity of dust source in the mine. 9 1.2.1 Source intensity of the mine. 9 1.2.2 Calculation of the source intensity of the mine. 10 1.3 Development status of chemical depression of dust 16 1.3.1 Research status of dust suppressants abroad. 17 1.3.2 Research status of domestic dust suppressants 19 1.3.3 Development trend of chemical dust suppressants 21 Reference. 22 2 Basic theory of chemical suppression of dust 24 2.1 Properties of mine dust [1-5] 25 2.1.1 Wettability of mine dust[1] 25 2.1.2 Density of mine dust[2] 26 2.1.3 Specific surface area of mine dust[3] 27 2.1.4 Suspensibility and cohesiveness of mine dust[3] 27 2.1.5 Particle size and size distribution of mine dust[4-5] 28 2.2 Basic theory of chemical suppression of dust 34 2.2.1 Surface tension and surface free energy[6-9] 34 2.2.2 Measurement of surface tension [10-11] 39 2.2.3 Wetting phenomenon [9-12] 51 2.2.4 Determination method of wettability[13] 54 2.2.5 Contact angle and Young's equation[14] 54 2.2.7 Measurement of contact angle. 59 Reference. 62 3 Mechanism of Production and Transport of Blasting Dust and Smoke of Open-pit Mine and Study on Pollution Model 64 3.1 Mechanism of Production and Transport of Blasting Dust and Smoke of Open-pit Mine[1] 64 3.2 Study on Pollution Model of Blasting Dust and Toxic Gases 65 3.2.1 Diffusion and Settling of Blasting Dust 65 3.2.2 Mathematical Model of Gaseous Substance Motion of the Dust and Smoke. 68 3.2.3 Evaluation of Blasting Dust and Toxic Gases Pollution. 71 3.2.4 The Emission Intensity of the Blasting Dust and Toxic Gases 75 3.3 Computer Numerical Simulation Study on Mine Blasting Dust and Toxic Gases 78 3.3.1 Computer Numerical Simulation of the Initial Motion of Explosive Gas 78 3.3.2 Numerical Simulation of Movement Process of Blasting Dust Particles 81 Reference. 83 4 Chemical Suppression Technology of Open-pit Mine Blasting Dust and Smoke. 85 4.1 Control Measures on Open-pit Mine Blasting Dust 85 4.2 The Development of Water Enriched Gelatin Stemming. 91 4.2.2 The Development of Water Enriched Gelatin Stemming. 91 4.2.3 Dust and Toxic Gases Reduction Effect of Water Enriched Gelatin Stemming. 96 4.2.4 Dust Reduction Effect of Water Enriched Gelatin Stemming. 104 4.2.5 Dust and Toxic Gases Reduction Mechanism of Water Enriched Gelatin Stemming. 106 4.3 Development of Blasting Dust and Smoke Inhibitors of Open-pit Mine. 113 4.3.1 Dust Reduction Mechanism of Blasting Dust and Smoke Inhibitors 113 4.3.2 Component of Dust and Smoke Inhibitors 115 4.3.3 Monomer Experiment 120 4.3.4 Compounding Experiments of Surfactants and Hygroscopic Agents 143 4.3.5 Final Selection of Surfactant and Hygroscopic Agent 146 4.3.6 The Optimal Formula of The Dust and Smoke Inhibitor 149 4.4 Research on Blasting Dust Reduction with Foam.. 155 4.4.1 Formula Requirement of foaming agent 155 4.4.2 Development of Foaming Agent Formula. 160 4.4.3 Experimental Study on Foaming Generator Performance. 164 4.4.4 Experimental Results 166 4.4.5 Measurement of Foam Dust Removal Efficiency. 170 Reference. 172 5 Chemical Suppression of Dust Technology of Open Ore Stacking Yard. 174 5.1 Mechanics of Dust Production of Open Ore Stacking Yard [1-6] 174 5.2 Measures of Dust Prevention of Open Ore Stacking Yard. 174 5.3 Development of Dust Suppressants of Open Ore Stacking Yard. 176 5.3.1 The Dust-settling Mechanism of Dust Suppressants of Open Ore Stacking Yard[21-22] 176 5.3.2 Single-Factor Experiment 179 5.3.3 Orthogonal Experiment 199 5.4 Performance Study on Dust Suppressants of Open Ore Stacking Yard. 207 5.4.1 The Basic Physicochemical Property of Dust Suppressants 208 5.4.2 Surface Curing Effect 209 5.4.3 Compressive Strength. 211 5.4.4Wind Erosion Resistance. 212 5.4.5 Rain Resistance. 215 5.4.6 Freeze-thaw Resistance Property. 216 Reference. 218 6 Chemical Dust Suppression Technology of Road Surface of Strip Mine. 220 6.1 Mechanisms of dust-raising on road surface of transportation roads of a strip mine[1-2] 220 6.1.1 Dust anchoring load. 220 6.1.2 Dust-raising generated by the shear friction of automobile tires on the road surface. 221 6.1.3 Dust-raising generated by the mechanical wind load of the vehicle. 222 6.1.4 Dust raised by natural wind current on the road surface. 223 6.2 Influencing factors and control measures of dust-raising on transportation roads in strip mines 226 6.2.1 Influencing factors of dust-raising on the road surface of strip mines 226 6.2.2 Control measures for dust-raising on road surface. 228 6.3 Experimental Research on the Law of Dust-raising Diffusion on Road Surface. 230 6.4 Development of compound dust suppressant formula on the road surface. 236 6.4.1 Performance requirements of dust suppressants 236 6.4.2 Dust suppression mechanism of dust suppressant 237 6.4.3 Components of dust suppressant 241 6.4.4 Monomer experiment 242 6.4.5 Orthogonal experiment 264 6.4.6 Formula optimization experiment 275 6.4.7 Performance characteristics of dust suppressant 276 6.5 Hygroscopic dust suppressant for road surface. 282 6.5.1 Formula of hygroscopic dust suppressant for road surface. 282 6.5.2 Performance experiment of hygroscopic dust suppressant for road surface. 284 6.6 Moist dust suppressant for road surface. 285 6.6.1 Formula of moist dust suppressant for road surface. 285 6.6.2 Performance experiment of moist dust suppressant for road surface. 286 Reference. 293 7. Field application of mine dust suppressant 296 7.1. Application of blasting dust suppressant in open-pit mine. 296 7.1.1. Application of water-enriched gelatin stemming. 296 7.1.2 Application of foam in blasting. 305 7.1.3 Application of surfactant solution in blasting. 307 7.2 Application of dust suppressant in open-pit mine Yard. 320 7.2.1 Industrial test of hygroscopic dust suppressant in suppressing dust of stockpile. 320 7.2.2 Dust Floating Test of Adhesive Dust suppressant in Tailing Pond. 322 7.2.3 Dust suppression test of binding dust suppressant in open coal pile. 327 7.3 Application of Dust suppressant on Pavement in Open-pit mine. 330 7.3.1 Spring Road Dust suppressant Industrial Experiment-Shougang Shuichang Iron Mine 330 7.3.2 Industrial experiment of road dust suppressant in summer-Wulongquan Mine in Wuhan 340 7.3.3 Industrial Experiment of Pavement Dust suppressant in Autumn-Sijiaying Mine, Hebei 352 7.3.4 Industrial experiment of road dust suppressant in winter-Jianlin Mountain Iron Mine 374

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book presents mercury toxicity with respect to remediation and health issues. It covers sources of mercury contamination, its impact on human health, and prospective remediation by both bioremediation and phytoremediation with the application of recent advanced techniques such as genetic engineering and nanotechnology.Both anthropogenic activities and natural processes cause the release of mercury into different spheres of the environment resulting in severe adverse impacts. Increased anthropogenic discharge of mercury leads to disturbance in its natural biogeochemical cycle, which results in unenviable diseases and hazardous health effects. Mercury pollution is responsible for causing neurobehavioral, kidney, heart, gastrointestinal, liver, and other diseases. Many published works about the impact of mercury on health are also available worldwide; however, there is no complete understanding available on toxicological studies of mercury that covers the broader spectrum of findings ranging from sources of exposure to mercury toxicity to its remediation strategies.This book brings together a diverse group of environmental science, sustainability, and health researchers to address the challenges posed by global mass poisoning caused by mercury contamination. The book also proposes solutions to contamination through multi-disciplinary approaches.The book contains three sections. The first part describes the different sources and distribution of mercury in soil and plant ecosystems. The second part explains the health risks linked to mercury toxicity. The third part addresses sustainable mercury toxicity mitigation strategies and the potential applications of recent technology in providing solutions. This book is a valuable resource to students, academics, researchers, and environmental professionals working in the field of mercury contamination.Table of Contents1. Environmental Mercury Exposure – A Continuing Challenge2. Mercury Contamination in Food : An Overview 3. Research Trend on Mercury (Hg) Contamination of Water Resources: A Bibliometric Review 4. Impact of mercury and its toxicity on health and environment: a general perspective 5. Effects of Mercury: Neurological and Cellular Perspective 6. Mercury Adsorption using Biowaste Biochar: A Green Technology Approach 7. Removal of Mercury of Wastewater by Different Natural Biomasses 8. Microbial Remediation of Mercury: An Overview 9. Remediation Strategies of Environmental Mercury: An Overview of its Environmental Persistence, Associated Threats and Health Impacts 10. Mercury Remediation: Easing Biochar Approach 11. Application and Development Strategies of Nano-Adsorbents on Mercury Remediation 12. Amputation of Mercury from Wastewater: Perspectives of Action Methods 13. Environmental Mercury Toxicity and its Bioremediation 14. Biosorption of Mercury from Aqueous Solutions by Biosorbents

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less