Pollution and threats to the environment Books

Book SynopsisThis volume focuses on the most recent trends for greening analytical activities beginning with an introduction to green analytical chemistry followed by a discussion of green analytical chemistry metrics and life-cycle assessment approach to analytical method development. The chapters discuss two main topics; first is the most recent techniques for greening sample pretreatment steps, and second is modern trends for tailoring analytical techniques and instrumentation to implement the green analytical chemistry concept. The role of different kinds of green solvents, such as ionic liquids, supercritical fluids, deep eutectic solvents, bio-based solvents, and surfactants, as well as nanomaterials and green sorption materials in greening sample extraction steps is also a focus of this book. Furthermore, different approaches for greening chromatography as a key analytical technique are discussed. The applications of nanomaterials in analytical procedures are deeply reviewed, and miniaturization of spectrometers is also discussed as a recently evolved approach for efficient green on-site analysis. This book will appeal to a wide readership of academic and industrial researchers in different fields. It can be used in the classroom for undergraduate and postgraduate students focusing on the development of new analytical procedures for organic and inorganic compounds determination in different kinds of samples characterized by complex matrices composition. The book will also be useful for researchers that are interested in both chemical analysis and environment protection.Table of Contents1-Introduction to green analytical chemistry.- 2-Green analytical chemistry metrics and Life-cycle assessment approach to analytical method development.- 3-Greening analytical Chemistry by chemometrics.- 4-Integration and automation of analytical processes and operations.- 5-In situ measurements and on line measurements for greener analysis.- 6-Liquid-phase microextraction as a greener extraction tool.- 7-Ionic liquids as greener solvents for sample pre-treatment of environmental, pharmaceutical, and biological samples.- 8-Ionic liquids for greener extraction of precious metals.- 9-Deep eutectic solvents, bio-based solvents, and surfactants for green sample pretreatment and determination.- 10-Applications of nanomaterials for greener sample extraction.- 11-Green sorption materials used in analytical procedures.- 12-Recent approaches for greening sample derivatization.- 13-Green chromatography techniques.- 14-Applications of nanomaterials for greener determination of environmental contaminants.- 15-Applications of nanomaterials for greener determination of pharmaceutical and biological molecules.- 16-Applications of nanomaterials for greener food analysis.

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Book SynopsisThis volume offers the latest theory, procedures, techniques and applications pertaining to the bioremediation of pesticides, as well as current case studies. The book is composed of chapters written by global experts and is divided into three topical sections. Section A deals with concepts and mechanisms of pesticides bioremediation; Section B examines latest tools and techniques; Section C offers global case studies of pesticides bioremediation. The novel methods described here are timely, as traditional pesticide usage leads to high wastage via decay, vaporization and seepage. This of course leads to environmental contamination and has necessitated the development and use of novel technologies like bioremediation for minimizing the impact of pesticides on the environment. This volume will be of relevance to academics, researchers and students who are working in the realm of pesticide bioremediation, and will enable policy makers and managerial experts across the globe in drafting policies and strategies for the management and treatment of pesticides.Table of Contents1-Impact of Organochlorine Pesticides on Beneficial Soil Micro-Flora and Soil Fertility.- 2-Phytoremediation of Environmental Matrices Contaminated with Photosystem II Inhibiting Herbicides.- 3-Phytoremediation and Effects of Organophosphate pesticides in Agricultural Soils on Typha Latifolia.- 4-Biodegradation of Pesticides by Aspergillus and Penicillium Species.- 5-Bioremediation of Insecticidal Carbamates: Recent Advances and Promises.- 6-Fipronil Microbial Degradation: An Overview Since Bioremediation to Metabolic Pathways.- 7-Bioremediation of Cucurbitacin-Containing Phytonematicides.- 8-Following the Steps Towards Glyphosate Bioremediation. How Close are we to Field Success?- 9-Role of Enzymes in Biodegradation of Pesticides: General Aspects and Recent Advances.- 10-The Environmental Implication and Microbial Remediation of Pesticide Pollution: A Critical Assessment of the Concept, Strategies and Future Perspective.- 11-Pesticide Bioremediation: Omics Technologies for Understanding the Processes.- 12-Bioremediation of Pesticides Using Microbial Consortium: Challenges and Future Perspectives.- 13-Advances in Biological Technologies for Remediation of some Emerging Pesticides.- 14-Role of Metal Nanoparticles in Bioremediation of Pesticides.- 15-Sensor Applications for Pesticides Detection in Agricultural Products, Foods and Water Sources.- 16-Microalgae: A Promising Tool for Mitigation of Pesticides from Wastewater- 17-Remedial Potential of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (Pgpr) Pesticide Residues: Recent Trends and Future Challenges.- 18-Algae Mediated Pesticides Bioremediation: Mechanisms, Approaches, Limitations, and Prospects for Future Research.- 19-Soils Contaminated with Persistent Organic Pollutants (Pops): Current Situation, Management, and Bioremediation Techniques: A Case Study of Mexico.- 20-Integrated Application of Green Nanotechnology, Bioremediation and Solubility Enhancing Chemicals for Improving Phytoremediation Efficiency: A Case Study in Egypt.- 21-Environmental Bioremediation as an Eco-Sustainable Approach for Pesticides: A Case Study of Mena Region.- 22-Progress in Pesticides Bioremediation from South Asian Countries: Challenges and Way Forward.- 23-Novel Trends in Phytoremediation and Bioremediation of Pesticides: In South Africa.

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Book SynopsisThis volume discusses contemporary techniques, technologies, and solutions for industrial wastewater remediation and treatment. It covers biological, chemical, and physical aspects of wastewater treatment, with a background on the generation of wastewater associated with different industries, as well as a comparison of traditional treatment technologies with new advancements. The authors also describe the reuse and recovery of nutrients and precious metals from wastewater, and how such sustainable strategies can be incorporated into industrial wastewater planning and legislation. The book also contains practical and theoretical aspects of various industries and their wastewater management practices in a changing climate, with an emphasis on recent research examining the environmental impact of wastewater. The work will be of interest to students, teachers, and researchers studying wastewater pollution and remediation, wastewater management-based NGOs, and people involved in the planning and legislation of industrial operations. Table of Contents1-Chemical characterization of municipal and industrial wastewater.- 2- Adsorptive remediation of wastewater.- 3-Enzymatic degradation of organic matter in wastewater.- 4-Microbial degradation of wastewater.- 5-Phytoremediation of wastewater.- 6- Advance oxidation techniques for wastewater remediation.- 7-Application of nanomaterials for the remediation of wastewater.- 8-Membrane-based remediation of wastewater.- 9- Gravity separation/sedimentation of wastewater.- 10-Sandbank filtration techniques for wastewater treatment.- 11- Constructed wetlands for the remediation of wastewater.- 12- Sterilization techniques of the wastewater. - 13-Recent advancement in nutrients removal from wastewater.- 14-Recovery and reuse of metals from wastewater.- 15-Legislation and industrial responsibilities for discharge of wastewater in the environment.

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Book SynopsisLand is fundamental to the human life. The upper layer of land is a non-renewable resource, and source of food. Therefore, land health is essential to long-term food security and to promote sustainable livelihoods. On account of urbanization, industrialization and population growth, land pollution is one of the major issues worldwide. As a result, land pollution is continuing across the world, and has been linked with a wide range of potentially toxic contaminants at rates that deteriorate land quality. Land pollution can result either anthropogenic activities or natural activities. The major contaminants of land pollution are metalloids, petroleum hydrocarbon, radioactive elements, polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), Pesticide, other organic pollutants, etc. that comes from different types of sources. In urban and peri-urban areas, irrigation of agricultural land with polluted water is also a reason of land pollution. Therefore, land security is an important issue for future sustainability. Its remediation and management are important issue worldwide to protect land quality and functions. Land pollution means degradation of earth's surface. Polluted land comes under the category of degraded land. Hence, the remediation of polluted land is essential for regaining biodiversity and ecosystems services and thereby achieving United Nations-Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs).This fact showed the need to develop research into land remediation. Bio-inspired land remediation has undergone a huge development. Therefore, Biomanagement has a lot of potential to secure upper earth’s surface through the land remediation programs targeted during the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030). This book explores the remediation of land pollution that includes Phytoremediation, Bioremediation (bacterial remediation and fungal remediation), Vermiremediation, Biochar-based remediation and other Bio-inspired remediation. This book will be a remarkable asset for research scholars, environmentalists, ecological scientist, agriculturist, practitioners, policy makers, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders alike.Table of ContentsSection I: Plants and Land remediationChapter 1-Naturally growing plants based land remediationChapter 2- Land remediation by introduced plantsChapter 3-Edible crops and land remediationChapter 4-Non-edible crops and land remediationChapter 5-Non-edible valuable crops-based land remediation Section II: Microbes and Land RemediationChapter 6-Cutting-edge tools to access microbial diversity and their function in land remediationChapter 7-Endophytic microbes and their role in land remediationChapter 8-Fungal based land remediationChapter 9-Microbial detoxification of polluted landChapter 10-Role of Cynobacteria in land remediation Section III: VermiremediationChapter 11-Vermiremediation of metal(loid)s contaminated sitesChapter 12- Vermiremediation of sewage sludgeChapter 13- Vermiremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbonsChapter 14- Vermiremediation of petroleum hydrocarbon( Kuwaiti oil ) contaminated soilChapter 15- Vermiremediation of dyeing sludge from textile mill Section IV: Biochar and land remediationChapter 16-Biochar based remediation of heavy metal polluted landChapter 17-Biochar and carbon sequestrationChapter 18-Remediation of organic pollutants with BiocharChapter 19-Biochar for improvement of soil propertiesChapter 20- Impact of biochar on plant growth and yield

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Book SynopsisThis open access book provides a cross-sectoral, multi-scale assessment of marine litter in Africa with a focus on plastics. From distribution, to impacts on environmental and human health, this book looks at what is known scientifically. It includes a policy analysis of the instruments that currently exist, and what is needed to help Africa tackle marine litter—including local and transboundary sources. Across 5 chapters, experts from Africa and beyond have put together a summary of the scientific knowledge currently known about marine litter in Africa. The context of the African continent and future projections form a backdrop on which the scientific knowledge is built. This scientific knowledge incorporates quantities, distributions, and pathways of litter into the marine environment, highlighting where the impacts of marine litter are most felt in Africa. These impacts have widespread effects, with ecological, social, economic, and human health repercussions. While containing detailed scientific information, this book provides a sound knowledge base for policymakers, NGOs and the broader public.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to Marine Litter in Africa.- Chapter 2. Marine litter sources and distribution pathways.- Chapter 3. Impacts and Threats of Marine Litter to Africa Chapter.- Chapter 4. Legal and Policy Frameworks to address marine litter through improved livelihoods.- Chapter 5. The way forward, building upon-the-ground innovation.

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Book SynopsisThis book aims to draw readers' attention to the benefits once present nature in Azerbaijan. Over the past hundred years, much of this has been lost because of the neglect of the intrinsic values of nature by both managers and local authorities, and the overuse of natural resources. For example, oil pollution and overfishing in the Caspian Sea have almost destroyed its fish and caviar resources. In this volume, the authors distinguish between the concepts of "gain" and "income" and show readers that short-term benefits based solely on monetary income deprive people and nature itself of long-term, lasting value. The book provides readers with real historical information, discusses the interactions between humans and nature, and shows, with real data and trends, the consequences of anthropogenic activity on natural resources in Azerbaijan. The authors cover fish, water, forest, mountain, and pasture ecosystems, draw attention to the impacts that pollution and other forms of environmental degradation have had on these resources, and the show the impact that resource depletion on people’s livelihoods. The book is intended primarily for managers, policymakers, students, and academics, and will be of interest to natural scientists, historians, and students of culture.Table of ContentsChapter1. Caspian Sea and its values in Azerbaijan.- Chapter2. Mountain ecosystem values.- Chapter3. Value of the clean water in Azerbaijan.- Chapter4. Environmental migration and cultural losses.

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Book SynopsisThe study of marine environments inevitably involves considering the problem of marine pollution, which includes questions that focus on the essential need to ensure the long-term health of these exceptional ecosystems and the lives and livelihoods they support. The open access textbook "Marine Pollution: monitoring, management and mitigation" approaches these questions in a practical and highly readable format. It gives newcomers to the field background and perspective through the first comprehensive, multidisciplinary exploration of the topic. The topic is indeed complex, requiring the integration of the natural sciences and chemistry with management, policymakers, industry and all of us who are users of the marine environment. The textbook was written by leading experts to especially prepare graduates for a career in marine pollution studies. At the same time, it is relevant for anyone invested in the marine environment with a will to reduce their impacts. The chapters can easily be used independently and are also connected through the cross-referencing of related content. The introductory chapter provides a historical account of marine pollution and explores the fundamental physicochemical conditions of seawater. Two full chapters cover the requisite resources for ensuring success in field and laboratory studies. Then, chapter by chapter the book dives into to the various types of marine pollutants. In closing, it discusses the challenges of understanding multiple stressors and presents mitigation and restoration practices, along with a global overview of marine pollution legislation. We envisioned this textbook as being open access for the very reason we created it: this topic calls for global contributions and champions, and financial restraints should not limit access to this knowledge.Table of ContentsOUR OCEANS 1. Introduction to our oceans.- 2. Marine pollution.- TYPES OF POLLUTION, THEIR BEHAVIOUR AND IMPACTS 3. Nutrients and eutrophication.- 4. Metals and metalloids.- 5. Oil and gas.- 6. Pesticides.- 7. Persistent organic pollutants.- 8. Radioactivity.- 9. Plastics and debris.- 10. Novel and emerging chemicals.- 11. Atmospheric gases and changing ocean chemistry.- 12. Multiple stressors and declining ecosystem resilience. TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES TO ASSESS POLLUTION 13. Measuring and understanding pollution cencentrations in the marine environment.- 14. Organism response and marine ecotoxicology.- 15. Ecological responses before and after impact assessment.- FUTURE PERSPECTIVES 16. Major concerns throughout geographic regions and preparedness for future threats.- 17. Connecting marine science and management.

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Book SynopsisThis open access book reflects aims of the Blue Circular Economy (BCE) project, which focused on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to create value using circular economy concepts related to products and services within fishing gear recycling in the Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) area. Cluster establishment and operation were carried out in collaboration with academia, industry and government agencies following a triple-helix approach. Discarded fishing gear constitutes a large part of marine plastics. Preventing future discharge of fishing gear into the ocean is a vital step in combating plastic pollution. Circular economy is one of the tools in the European Green deal, targeting waste minimisation. Closing the loop for waste fishing nets by transferring them to a resource could be a solution for preventing discharge at sea: exploring this opportunity is at the core of this book.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Marine Mammals and Interactions with Debris in the Northeastern Atlantic Region: Synthesis and Recommendations for Monitoring and Research. Chapter 2: A Conceptual Framework for Assessing and Managing Abandoned, Lost and Discarded Fishing Gear.Chapter 3: Developing a circular economy for fishing gear in the Northern Periphery and Arctic Region: challenges and opportunities. Chapter 4: Circular Business Models for SMEs in the Fishing Gear Industry.Chapter 5: Opportunities for Circular Business Models and Circular Design related to Fishing Gear.Chapter 6: Quadruple Helix Relational Approach to Recycling Fishing Nets: Cluster Development in the Norwegian West Coast Region. Chapter 7: Life Cycle Assessment of Fishing and Aquaculture Gear Recycling.Chapter 8: Engaging Volunteers as Experts in Data-Driven Research Projects and a Circular Economy: The Case of PlastOPol.Chapter 9: The role of non-profit organizations (NGOs) in value creation: Lessons from the recycling of fishing gear in Norway. Chapter 10: Sotenäs Marine Recycling Centre in Sweden: A Case Study related to Waste Fishing Gear.Chapter 11: The effect of fishing nets aging on metal uptake.Chapter 12: Possible applications for waste fishing nets in construction material.Chapter 13: The influence of Involvement and Attribute Importance on Purchase Intentions for Green Products.Chapter 14: Role of resource users' knowledge for developing realistic strategies for a circular economy for plastics from the Norwegian fishing sector.Chapter 15: Concluding remarks.

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Book Synopsis​This book focuses on closing the gap between scientific insights on pressing environmental issues that do not often reach the general public, and putting that scientific knowledge in the hands of everyday people who can use these insights to take action against climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. The goal of this work is to share fascinating facts about nature and sustainability to inspire taking action toward a healthier planet, and to provide ideas on how we can take action to solve environmental issues in an informed and easy-to-understand way. The chapters are sourced from the author's work published on medium.com/@ErlijnG with added content not available on medium.com.All chapters are based on open-access research articles covering various environmental issues and solutions that are not often disseminated in popular discourse but are nonetheless important for non-scientific audiences to understand and become familiar with. They allow readers to explore the broad range of concepts and issues and recognize the far-reaching consequences, and trigger the desire to take action. Also, each chapter provides concrete ideas of how we as individuals can take action in daily life to make a positive difference related to the issues described. The book is a multimodal work, as it includes images and videos that accompany the text.Table of ContentsPartI. Climate Change.- Chapter1. How Climate Change Impacts Our Future.- Chapter2. How Climate Change Impacts Our Wine.- Chapter3. How Climate Change Impacts Mental Health.- Chapter4. How Climate Change Impacts The Safety of Bridges.- Chapter5. Climate Solutions: Controlling CO2 Levels.- Chapter6. Climate Solutions: Controlling Methane Levels.- PartII. Pollution.- Chapter7. How Plastic Pollution Impacts Our Environment.- Chapter8. How Plastic Pollution Impacts Aquatic Animals.- Chapter9. How Light Pollution Impacts Our Environment.- Chapter10. How Heavy Metal Pollution Can Cause Parkinson Disease.- Chapter11. Pollution Solutions: Removing Pollutants From Soil And Water.- Chapter12. Pollution Solutions: Removing Pollutants From Air.- PartIII. Biodiversity.- Chapter13. How Biodiversity Impacts Our Health.- Chapter14. How Soil Biodiversity Impacts the Health of Our Planet.- Chapter15. How Beavers Impact Their Ecosystem.- Chapter16. How Urbanization Impacts Pollinator Behavior.- Chapter17. Biodiversity Solutions: Saving Wildlife.- Chapter18. Biodiversity Solutions: Sustainable Agriculture.-Conclusion.- Chapter19. Psychological Aspects.- Chapter20. How We Can Take Action.

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Book SynopsisThis book aims to provide a comprehensive study on various aspects of environmental pollution dynamics using geospatial technology and modeling techniques. The utility of geospatial technology will be demonstrated for the effective study of environmental pollution, as space and location are very important for effective environmental health surveillance. The timeliness of the work is due to the increasing relevance of geospatial technology applications in environmental health investigations. Moreover, different types of pollution are covered in detail, including air and soil, all of which are analyzed using latest Remote Sensing and GIS technology. The basics of environmental pollution and its impacts are covered in the book's first part, while the second part focuses on the use of geospatial technology in investigating and modeling various instances of environmental pollution. The third part discusses policy measures for mitigating environmental pollution hazards, using geospatial analyses and data to craft informed policy decisions. The primary audience for the book is researchers working in the field of environmental pollution with incorporation of geospatial technology, including upper-level undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in remote sensing and its environmental applications. The secondary audience is academicians, planners, environmentalists and policymakers working in the field of environment protection and management.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Types of Environmental Pollution and Its Effects On The Environment and Society.- Chapter 2: Geostatistical Methods and Framework For Pollution Modelling.- Chapter 3: GIS-based Modelling for Estimation of Water Quality Parameters: A Review.- Chapter 4: Air Quality Monitoring Using Geospatial Technology and Field Sensors.- Chapter 5: Geospatial Techniques and Methods for Monitoring and Assessment of Soil Contaminants.- Chapter 6: Geospatial Modelling and Framework For the Detection and Mapping of Noise Pollution.- Chapter 7: Urban Areas and Air Pollution: Causes, Concerns and Mitigation.- Chapter 8: Constructing The Dynamics of Water Quality Parameters Using Geospatial Technology and In Situ Observations.- Chapter 9: Urban Air Quality Monitoring and Modelling Using Ground Monitoring, Remote Sensing and GIS.- Chapter 10: Assessment of Soil Contamination Using Remote Sensing and Spatial Techniques.- Chapter 11: Noise Pollution Modelling Using Gis Techniques in Srinagar City.- Chapter 12: Geostatistics Interceded Groundwater Quality Study With Emphasis on Kriging Across the Andhra Pradesh State Of India.- Chapter 13: Air Quality and Human Health.- Chapter 14: Significance of Geo-Visualization Tools For Pollution Monitoring.- Chapter 15: Environmental Pollution Control Measures And Strategies: An Overview Of Recent Developments.- Chapter 16: Environmental Legislation and Global Initiatives.

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Book SynopsisThis increases the chances of living organisms in the biosphere ingesting the synthetic microfibers causing harm to the ecosystem and entering into the food chain adversely affecting human beings.

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Book SynopsisAir Pollution and Human Health.- Environmental Pollution Mitochondrial Unfolded Protein Response and Cancer.- Application of Remote Sensing and GIS for the Study of Health Effects of Air Pollution Challenges and Future Perspectives.- Modelling Ambient PM2.5 Exposure and Applications for Health Impact Assessment in India.- Stubble Burning and Its Environmental and Human Health Impacts.- Urinary 5 Aminolevulinic Acid as an Index of lead Exposure: A Cross Sectional Study in Population of West Bengal, India.- Particulate Air Pollution and Neurotoxicity: A Review.- Impact of PM25 Compositions on Visibility Impairment in an Urban City on the Eastern Coast of India.- A Review on Comparative Study of PM1 and PM2 5 Impact on Human Health.- 10 Greenhouse Gas Emission from Rice Fields A Review.- Air Pollution and Climate Change Influence on Agriculture Crops Weeds and New Weed Management Strategies.- Effect of Air Pollution and Climate Change on Forest Health: an Assessment of Research Priorities.- Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Agricultural Sector Issues and Challenges.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1: From Friend to Foe: Understanding the Dual Nature of Biotransformation in Metal Detoxification.- Chapter 2: Perspectives on Biotransformation of Toxic Metals.- Chapter 3: Microbial Mediators: The Role of Microorganisms in Heavy Metal Biotransformation.- Chapter 4: Microbial Marvels: Harnessing Bioremediation for Manganese Metal Clean-Up.- Chapter 5: Microbial Metal Magicians: Siderophore Alchemy in Environmental Clean-up.- Chapter 6: Nature's Clean-Up Crew: Microbial Innovations in Bioremediation.- Chapter 7: Bioremediation: Harnessing Nature's Cleanup Crew for Metal Decontamination.- Chapter 8: Fungal Fix: Harnessing Mycoremediation to Cleanse Heavy Metal Havoc.- Chapter 9: Greening the Grim: Biosurfactant Remediation of Heavy Metals.- Chapter 10: Safeguarding Marine Life: The Potential of Marine Microbes for Heavy Metal Remediation.- Chapter 11: Remediation Techniques: A Multi-Pronged Approach to Reclaiming Contaminated Environments.- Chapter 12: Nanotech to the Rescue: Engineering Innovations for Heavy Metals Remediation.- Chapter 13: Crushing the Crushing Problem: Sustainable Solutions for Heavy Metal Pollution.- Chapter 14: Transgenic Plants and Endophytes: A Synergistic Approach to Phytoremediation of Pharmaceutical Wastes.- Chapter 15: Mechanisms of Phytoremediation.- Chapter 16: Degradation of Organic Pollutants by Rhizospheric Microbiomes.- Chapter 17: X-Ray Vision for Environmental Health: Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques in Heavy Metal Assessment.- Chapter 18: From Brick-and-Mortar to Biomarkers: The Evolutionary Trend in Heavy Metal Detection.- Chapter 19: Emerging Technologies: A Glimpse into the Future of Toxic Heavy Metal Management.- Chapter 20: Global Collaboration: Towards a Unified Approach for Mitigating Toxic Metal Threats.- Chapter 21: A Call to Action: Safeguarding Our Bio Environs for a Healthier Tomorrow.

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Book SynopsisThe Trend and the Influencing Factors of Pan Evaporation in China for Long Time Series.- Calculation of Carbon Emission from Prefabricated Girders of Bridge Engineering and Low Carbon Strategy Research.- Progress and Future Perspectives of Biochar on Environmental Sustainability.- Metal-organic framework derived Co-based porous carbon for water purification.- Research Progress on the Treatment Technology of High-Concentration Organic Wastewater.- Changes of Hydrochemical Characteristics of Reservoir Water under the Influence of Saline Groundwater.- The Impact of Microplastic Pollution on the Reproduction and Development of Marine Fish: A Case Study of Zebrafish.- Study on Enhanced Biological Filtration of Sedimentation Effluent.- Research on Waste Treatment Method for Cutting Fluid and Its Application.- Chemical Characteristics and Genesis Analysis of Groundwater in Dongting Lake Plain.- A New Model of Spray Deposition Distribution of Canopy in the Greenhouse under Air-Assisted Application.- Study on the Physicochemical Properties of Biochar from Different Raw Materials and Its Adsorption of Cadmium in Water.- Research Progress of Heterogeneous Photocatalysts in Wastewater Treatment.

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Book SynopsisA concise overview of sources, impacts, and consequences of micropollutants on the environment.- Assessment and fate of micropollutants in the environment.- Assessment and fate of micropollutants in aquatic environments.- Toxicity assessment of micropollutants in the environment.- Assessment of the impact of micropollutants on environment.- Detailed examination of the adverse effects of micropollutants on ecosystems and human health.- Comprehensive analysis of micropollutants and their impact on aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity.- Case studies illustrating the occurrence and impact of micropollutants in different environment.- Advanced technologies in mitigating micropollutant contamination.- Micropollutants pathways, toxicity, and strategies for risk mitigation.- Techniques for mitigating micropollutants challenges and solutions.- Various strategies for controlling micropollutants, along with the challenges faced in implementation.- Implementing sustainable practices in india strategies for reducing plastic waste, improving water access, and enhancing environmental health.- Advancing micropollutant mitigation in aquatic systems strategies and green technology solutions.- Novel approaches to monitor and analyse micropollutants in environmental systems.- Advanced methodological framework for microplastic analysis in wastewater sample preparation and detection techniques.- Spectroscopic detection of microplastics from paper and plastic cups using ftir.- Sustainable management and advanced techniques of micropollutant through circular economy.- Ecotoxicological risk assessment of environmental micropollutants.- Transformative approaches to micropollutant remediation within a circular economy paradigm.- Integration of technologies monitoring of toxic cadmium ion in potable water.- Synthesis of a ternary doped catalyst and green polymer photocatalytic films for treatment of ampicillin and other emerging antibiotic water pollutants.- Remediation of pharmaceuticals and personal care products from urban wastewater by engineered wetlands.- Biological wastewater treatment overcoming barriers in micropollutant degradation.- Challenge in degradation of micropollutants by biological wastewater treatment processes.- Addressing the challenges and strategies for improving micropollutant degradation in biological wastewater treatment.- Evolving landscape of micro pollutants and developments in bio remediation techniques.- Nano based remediation strategies for microplastic pollution in the environment.- Enhanced biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soil by using organic amendment as a sustainable solution.- Pioneering paths navigating the treatment labyrinth of wastewater laden with persistent organic pollutants.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive discussion on the complex role of plastics in society-nature relationships. The anthology Living in the Plastic Age focuses on the multidimensional facets of plastics and microplastics from different disciplinary angles. Small plastic fragments (microplastics) and larger plastic waste can be found even on the remotest island. Plastic waste all over the planet is the visual footprint of humanity’s consumerism and mass production. Plastics shape the relationship between society and nature in such a profound way that we can today speak of the “Plastic Age.” This anthology aims to question the role of plastics in our society and the implications plastics have for the environment and human health. The detection of this emergent contaminant opens up a new field of scientific engagement for natural sciences on the effects of (micro-) plastics for the environment and the social sciences on new governance regimes on marine litter as well as on solution strategies to combat plastic waste. Table of Contentsnot specified

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Book SynopsisContainment barrier systems are among the most widely used technologies for remediating contaminated sites. Various structures have been engineered to address site-specific needs, while barrier selection depends largely on whether regulatory requirements are prescriptive, or performance based. This publication provides an introduction to the design and construction of different containment barriers for low-level radioactive waste generated from remediation activities: basal (bottom) liners, final covers, in situ vertical barriers and in situ permeable reactive barriers. Practical aspects of each structure are discussed in theoretical case studies, which allow remediation project designers, implementers and regulators to make more informed decisions about the use of these barriers.

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Book SynopsisThis Safety Guide provides guidance on the implementation of the requirements in the International Basic Safety Standards, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GSR Part 3, in relation to protection of the public and the environment against radiation risks. It provides generic guidance on the application of the radiation protection principles of justification, of optimization of protection and safety, and of dose limits. The publication covers the protection of the public and the environment in all exposure situations — planned, emergency and existing.

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Book SynopsisEl Sistema Globalmente Armonizado de clasificacion y etiquetado de productos que micos (SGA) trata de la clasificacion y etiquetado de productos que micos por tipos de peligro. Proporciona la base para la armonizacion a escala mundial de los requisitos y reglamentaciones aplicables a dichos productos y tiene como objetivo mejorar la proteccion de la salud humana y del medioambiente durante su manipulacion, transporte y utilizacion, garantizando la disponibilidad de la informacion sobre los peligros fsicos, para la salud y para el medioambiente que presentan. La presente sexta edicion revisada incluye entre otras disposiciones, una nueva clase de peligro para los explosivos desensibilizados y una nueva categora de peligro para los gases pirofricos; varias enmiendas destinadas a clarificar los criterios de clasificacion de ciertas clases (explosivos, toxicidad especfica derganos diana tras una exposicion nica, peligro por aspiracion y peligro para el medioambiente acutico) y la informacion que debe figurar en la seccion 9 de la ficha de datos de seguridad; consejos de prudencia revisados y racionalizados, y un ejemplo de etiquetado de pequeos embalajes en el anexo 7.

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Book SynopsisThe Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) addresses classification and labelling of chemicals by types of hazards. It provides the basis for worldwide harmonization of rules and regulations on chemicals and aims at enhancing the protection of human health and the environment during their handling, transport and use by ensuring that the information about their physical, health and environmental hazards is available. The sixth revised edition includes, inter alia, a new hazard class for desensitized explosives and a new hazard category for pyrophoric gases; miscellaneous amendments intended to further clarify the criteria for some hazard classes (explosives, specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, aspiration hazard, and hazardous to the aquatic environment) and to complement the information to be included in section 9 of the Safety Data Sheet; revised and further rationalized precautionary statements; and an example of labelling of a small packaging in Annex 7.

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Book SynopsisThis book gathers the proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Coal Combustion, held in Qingdao, China in July 2019. It provides the latest research results on techniques for pulverized coal combustion and fluidized bed combustion, low-carbon energy and emission controls, and industrial applications. Highlighting research areas that are of great importance in promoting collaboration between related subjects and the technical development of coal-related fields, the book offers a valuable reference guide for researchers and engineers alike. Table of ContentsBasic Coal Quality & Combustion.- Pulverized Coal Combustion.- Fluidized Bed Combustion.- Low Carbon Energy.- Emission Controls.- Design and Operating Experiences.

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Book SynopsisThis edited book first gives an overview of issues in the studies of atmospheric sciences and then elaborates on extreme events in air pollution, their assessment, impacts, and mitigation strategies. It covers general overview of factors governing in atmosphere that lead to air pollution, description about recent and hazardous air pollution episodes, emergencies and extremes in atmospheric sciences, impact studies on living organisms and atmosphere related to emergencies and possible remedies/mitigation strategies which may also include green growth strategies for management. Increase in anthropogenic activities from different sources results in very high concentrations of air pollutants in the atmospheres and they lead to cause disturbance in seasonal cycles and atmospheric phenomena, ecological imbalance and change in the quality of air. These impacts are the major cause of short-term or long-term effects on living and non-living systems. In the recent years, several instances of extremes atmosphere and air pollution related emergencies causing accidental episodes, fog, smog, health related, heat and cold wave etc. are experienced. This book brings the attention on such issues in atmospheric sciences and discuss the disaster preparedness and management plus emergencies. This book is valuable reading material for students in Environmental Science, Biological Science, Medical Science, Policy Planning, Disaster Management and Agriculture. It’s useful for environmental consultants, researchers and other professionals involved in air quality, plant, humans and disasters related research.Table of ContentsChapter 1. An Introduction to Extremes in Atmospheric Processes and Phenomena: Assessment, Impacts and Mitigation.- Chapter 2. Atmospheric Phenomena: Origin, Mechanism and Impacts.- Chapter 3. Air Pollution and its Associated Impacts on Atmosphere and Biota Health.- Chapter 4. South Asian Monsoon Extremes and Climate change.- Chapter 5. Contribution of Fog in Changing Air Quality: Extremities and Risks to Environment and Society.- Chapter 6. Nature of Sand and Dust Storm in South Asian Region- Extremities and Environmental Impacts.- Chapter 7. Assessment of Heat and Cold Waves phenomena and impacts on Environment.- Chapter 8. Intense biomass burning over northern India and its impact on air quality, chemistry and climate.- Chapter 9. Rising Extreme Event of Smog in Northern India – Problems and Challenges. Chapter 10. Volcanic Emissions: Causes, Impacts and its Extremities.- Chapter 11. Assessment of Extreme Fireworks Episode in a Coastal City of Southern India- Kannur as a Case Study.- Chapter 12. Air Pollution Episodes: Brief History, Mechanisms, and Outlook.- Chapter 13. Increasing Atmospheric Extreme Events and Role of Disaster Risk Management: Dimensions and Approaches.- Chapter 14. Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response for Air Pollution and Related Health Extremes.- Chapter 15. Cost Effective Technologies for Control of Air Pollution and Atmosphere Related Extremes.- Chapter 16. Ecological and Natural Based Solutions as Green Growth Strategies for Disaster and Emergency Management of Air Pollution Extremes.- Chapter 17. Policy Implications and Mitigation Strategies for Air Pollution and Atmospheric Extreme Events.- Chapter 18. Participatory and Collaborative Governance Approach for Management of Atmospheric Processes Related Extremities.

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Book SynopsisThe book brings out several unique perspectives of impacts of COVID-19 on the environment with special emphasis on the risk and remediation of emerging contaminants. Idea is to work out under the one health framework and comprehend not only scientific and technical aspects but also environmental, legal and policy aspects for water resources management. The obvious stress is given to the occurrence, fate and transport of geogenic, microbial and anthropogenic contaminants of emerging concern under the preview of the fact that antibiotic and antiviral use has been unprecedented during the global pandemic of COVID-19. At the same time, this edited volume touches upon the broader framework of integrated water resource management, as well as mitigation and removal strategies to put forward a holistic picture to the readers and policymakers. These contents are divided into three sections: a) monitoring, occurrence, distribution and fate of emerging contaminants; b) source and effects of these contaminants on the total environment; and c) treatment strategies, natural attenuation and mitigation.Table of ContentsAuthor name Affiliation Title Ryo Honda Kanazawa University, Japan COVID-19 and antimicrobial resistance: A coincidental correlation Prosun Bhattacharya KTH, Sweden WBE role in COVID-19 management: An perspective of European Union perspective Manish Kumar IIT Gandhinagar, India Temporal variation of WBE: How can it be meaning fully used? Keisuke Kuroda Toyama University, Japan Pathways of antiviral resistance in post-covid anthropocene Lata Ramrakhiani CSIR- Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, India Emerging Contaminants in Water and Wastewater: Remediation perspectives and Innovations in Treatment Technologies Sushanta Kumar Naik Department of Soil Science, Ministry of Agriculture, Ranchi-834010, Jharkhand, India Occurrence and fate of emerging contaminants in groundwater Sneha Nayak Rao Manipal Institute of Technology, Karnataka, India An emerging treatment technology: Exploring Deep Learning and Computer Vision Approach in Revealing Biosynthesized Nanoparticle Size for Optimization Studies Dr. Parasuraman AS Vemana University, Centre for Fish Immunology, VELS University, India Remediation Strategy of the treatment of wastewater carrying emerging contaminants at Aquaculture facilities D.N. Magana-Arachchi National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka Co-occurrence of Geogenic, Microbial and Anthropogenic Emerging Contaminants: Ecotoxicity and Relative environmental risks Anurag Roy Environment and Sustainability Institute, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Cornwall TR10 9FE, UK Concern for Heavy Metal-ion Water Pollution : Their Strategic Detection and Removal Opportunities Sanjeeb Mohapatra National University of Singapore, Singapore Microbial source tracking in groundwater Mehufuz Rahman Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India Strategies to Provide Drinking Water in HRIDAY Cities using Indian Traditional Knowledge, Learnings from AMRUT Scheme and IoT Debananda Mohapatra Yeungnam University, South Korea Sources, Consequences, and Control of Eutrophied Water: A significant concern for emerging contaminants in a developed and developing nation Arpita Dasgupta Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India Management of emerging solid waste during Covd-19 Pandemic Vinay Tyagi IIT Roorkee, India Microplastic and its management perspectives in India

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Book SynopsisThis open access book presents the findings from on-site research into radioactive cesium contamination in various agricultural systems affected by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident in March 2011. This fourth volume in the series reports on studies undertaken at contaminated sites such as farmland and forests, focusing on soil, water, mountain, agricultural products, and animals. It also provides additional data collected in the subsequent years to show how the radioactivity levels in agricultural products and their growing environments have changed with time and the route by which radioactive materials entered agricultural products as well as their movement between different components (e.g., soil, water, and trees) within an environmental system (e.g., forests). The book covers various topics, including radioactivity testing of food products; decontamination trials for rice and livestock production; the state of contamination in, trees, mushrooms, and timber; the dynamics of radioactivity distribution in paddy fields and upland forests; damage incurred by the forestry and fishery industries; and the change in consumers’ attitudes. In the series of this book, a real-time radioisotope imaging system has been introduced, a pioneering technique to visualize the movement of cesium in soil and in plants. This is the only book to provide systematic data on the actual change of radioactivity, which is of great value to all researchers who wish to understand the effect of radioactive fallout on agriculture. In addition, it helps the general public better understand radio-contamination issues in the environment. The project is ongoing; the research groups from the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences of The University of Tokyo continue their work in the field further to evaluate the long-term effects of the Fukushima accident.Table of Contents1. An Overview of our research.- 2. Recovery of Food Production from Radioactive Contamination Caused by the Fukushima Nuclear Accident.- 3. Annual Reduction of Transfer Factors of Radiocesium from Soil to Rice Cultivated in a KCl Fertilized and Straw Plowed-in Paddy Field from 2015 to 2021.- 4. Effects of radiocesium from suspended matter and fallout on agricultural products.- 5. Verification of Uptake and Transport Properties of Cesium in Hydroponically Cultivated Quercus Serrata.- 6. Candidates for breeding target genes related to cesium transport in plants after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident.- 7. Evaluation of the Absorption of Different Forms of Cesium from Soil.- 8. Structure, Composition, and Physicochemical Properties of Radiocesium-Bearing Microparticles Emitted by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident.- 9. Verification of Effects on Crops and Surrounding Environment in Agriculture Using Radioactively Contaminated Grass Silage Compost Made by Aerobic Ultra-High Temperature Fermentation.- 10. Transport of 137Cs into Fruits after External Deposition onto Japanese Persimmon Trees.- 11. Progress Towards Managing Radiocesium Contamination in Orchards.- 12. Overview of Radiocesium Dynamics in Forests: First Decade and Future Perspectives.- 13. Toward the Estimation of Radiocesium Activity Concentration in Trunks of Coppiced Quercus Serrata: Leaf Availability Instead of Felling.- 14. Decomposition of Organic Matters in a Forest Floor Enhanced Downward Migration of Radioactive Cs after the Accident of the FDNPP.- 15. Effect of exchangeable and non-exchangeable potassium in soil on cesium uptake by Quercus serrata seedlings.- 16. Ten-year Transition of Radiocesium Contamination in Wild Mushrooms in the University of Tokyo Forests after the Fukushima Accident.- 17. Challenge to resume production of mushroom bed logs by potassium fertilizer application.- 18. Studies on the revitalization of radioactive-contaminated mushroom log forests: focus on shoots.- 19. Contribution of cesium-bearing microparticles to cesium in soil and river water of the Takase River watershed and their effect on the distribution coefficient.- 20. Global Fallout: Radioactive Materials from Atmospheric Nuclear Tests That Fell Half a Century Ago and Where to Find Them.- 21. Resilience Education Program in Iitate Village for the Young Generation

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Book SynopsisA few ASEAN countries have signed the Global Methane Pledge, but methane should receive a broader and higher priority from the entire region, given its significant contribution to climate change, and the availability of solutions.The agriculture sector contributes the most amount of methane emissions with a steadily rising share over the past decade.Several Southeast Asian countries face similar methane abatement challenges (i.e., agricultural productivity in Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar and the Philippines; gas leakage in Malaysia and Brunei; and waste management in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore), warranting closer collaboration at the subregional level.While it is true that countries have been participating in international initiatives and implementing national policies related to rice cultivation and oil and gas processing, their impacts have not been thoroughly evaluated.Rather than creating new institutional structures, ASEAN could for example ensure that its existing working groups and networks prioritize methane abatement.Missing data on the relative contribution to methane emissions from livestock, rice paddies and informal economies should be collected to help refine problem definition and formulate effective solutions.

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Book SynopsisMicro and Nano Plastics, the Globally Emerging Environmental and Public Health Crisis.- Environmental Degradation of Plastics Understanding the Mechanisms.- Micro and Nano Plastics Identification and Quantification Methods.- Micro and Nano Plastics Contamination of Air Water, and Soil.- Nano and Micro Plastics Pollution Effects on Physical/Abiotic and Biotic Environment and United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

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Book SynopsisEnvironmental Monitoring and Management.- Water Pollution Control.- Air Pollution Control.- Solid Waste Management and Resource Utilization.

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Book SynopsisGlobal scenario and challenges of environmental pollution.- Food security and environmental pollution.- Environmental pollution in agriculture sectors.- Environmental pollution in biomedical and pharmaceutical sectors.- Sustainable approaches to mitigate environmental pollution.- Water resources pollution management study in Sungai Langat basin.- Long term hydrological implications of land-use land-cover alteration interweaving climate changes in tropical river flow regime.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the select proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Transportation Infrastructure Projects: Conception to Execution (TIPCE 2022) and emphasizes the understanding of transportation infrastructure projects being conceptualized, designed, and executed so as to bring the desired development in the focused area. It comprises case studies from the transportation sector, construction industries, consulting agencies, and academia. These studies present the bottlenecks experienced during the implementation of the projects, from their conceptualization to their execution and the corrective measures that were incorporated to finish the work. The book will be a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in construction planning and technology, infrastructure engineering, highway engineering, traffic and transportation planning and systems.Table of ContentsAssessment of Optimum Rejuvenator Dosage for Maximizing the Use of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) in Hot Mix Recycling.- Development of shakedown criteria for prediction of permanent deformation characteristics of modified UGMs with THF steel slag.- Evaluation of the effect of the production process in quality parameters of Polymer Modified Performance Grade Binders: A Case Study.- Suitability of rejuvenator addition method for hot mix asphalt recycling.- Study on Estimation of Optimum Dosage of Warm Mix Additives for Production of Asphalt Mixtures.- Effect of Superplasticizer on Characteristics of Pervious Concrete.- Utilization of Industrial and Agricultural Wastes to enhance the properties of concrete- A Review.- Analysis of Internal Pore structure of Porous Asphalt Concrete Using X-ray Computed Tomography Images.- Industrial and Agro-based Wastes as Alternative Binders in Roller Compacted Concrete Pavements: A Comprehensive Review.- Successful Utilization of High Amount of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Material in Bituminous Pavements: Indian Case Study.- Study on Utilizing Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement in Bituminous Concrete Wearing Course with PMB 70-10V as Binder Using Hot In-Plant Recycling Process.- Utilization of recycled concrete dust and lime as a binary blended filler in cold bitumen emulsion mix.- Impact of Mechanized Cold Mix Construction Method for Hilly Region Roads.- The Potential of Waste Cooking Oil as an Anti-Aging Additive in Asphalt Binder.

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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

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