Author: J. M. LoarPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biological monitoring
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
First Annual Report on the Y-12 Plant Biological Monitoring and Abatement Program
Author: J. M. LoarPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biological monitoring
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
First Report on the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant Biological Monitoring and Abatement Program for East Fork Poplar Creek
Author: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program
Author: Carolyn Thomas HunsakerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Ecotoxicity and Human Health
Author: Arthur D. BloomPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9781566701419
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Ecotoxicity and Human Health emphasizes the relationships between toxicity, ecological systems, and human health. It focuses on the extent and nature of hazardous waste sites and how their effects may be studied in humans and other systems, using in vitro models, biomarkers of cellular and molecular damage, and animal models. It also includes considerable information on bioremediation, legal and regulatory issues, public perceptions and societal responses, quantitative modeling and analysis, and international directives. One of the unique features of Ecotoxicity and Human Health is its coverage of the legislative actions that have occurred over the past two decades and which have most affected the issue of hazardous waste. The book discusses the Superfund Statute, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Ocean Dumping Act of 1972, the Rio Conference, United Nations Declarations, EC Regulations and Directives, and selected state legislation.
Ecological Research Series
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ecological risk assessment
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Energy Research Abstracts
Author: In Situ Evaluation of Biological Hazards of Environmental Pollutants
Author: Shabeg S. SandhuPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1468458086
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
The study of the relationship between environmental pollution and human health is in its infancy. The number of substances and mixtures that have been identified in uncontrolled hazardous waste sites or that have been in advertently released into the environment is large and data on how thes~ substances are modified as they interact with one another as they migrate through soil, air, and water are limited. There are also limits on our un derstanding of how these substances may be ingested, inhaled, or absorbed by people. The complexity of possible interactions between biological, chemical, and physical components in a given environment makes it virtually impossible to evaluate the potential for adverse biological effects ade quately in the laboratory. Other, more comprehensive methods which provide realistic and interpretable results must be used. Many scientists believe that humans represent the ultimate sentinel species of a toxic exposure re sUlting from environmental pollution, however such exposures may also se verely impact environmental health. There exists a wide variety of organ isms in the natural environment that could be used to provide an early warning for potential human health effects as well as to indicate adverse ecological effects. The issue of effective utilization of sentinel species for environment al monitoring is a rapidly developing area of research which has grown in importance during the last decade.
Aquatic Toxicology and Risk Assessment
Author: Wayne G. LandisPublisher: ASTM International
ISBN: 0803114605
Category : Aquatic animals
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
The latest volume in the series on aquatic toxicology reflects the increasing emphasis on the development of new techniques to examine the molecular and cellular effects of toxicants. The 25 papers provide information on sediment toxicity and bioavailability, comparative toxicity and mechanisms, sub
Biomarkers of Environmental Contamination
Author: 0 McCarthyPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351078712
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
How can biological markers help assess and predict human health risks? Find out the answers to this question and others in this timely new book examining the use of biological markers in animals and plants for evaluating the ecological and health effects of environmental contamination. The book explains the concept of environmental sentinels, presents example of field studies and discusses the utility of biomarkers within a risk analysis paradigm. Anyone who needs to know how to assess and predict environmental contamination should consider this book essential reading.
Ecotoxicology
Author: Michael C. NewmanPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9781566701273
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
In Ecotoxicology: A Hierarchical Treatment, 20 recognized experts from around the world identify and present the fundamental concepts of ecotoxicology at the biological level central to their own research. Superbly organized, the book proceeds sequentially by chapter from the chemical to cellular to the ecosystem level, making it easy to read, understand, and use. Specifically, each author identifies important hypotheses, paradigms, "false" paradigms, or new techniques in his or her research area. As a result, this book is a stimulating progressive treatment of ecotoxicology at all levels of organization. Each chapter draws mechanistic interpretation from the next lower level and attempts to predict effects at the next higher level. This innovative approach underscores ecotoxicology's potential for development into a new discipline and makes Ecotoxicology: A Hierarchical Treatment the definitive reference at this crucial juncture.