Author : Declan Hernandez Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781641164610 The gradual increase in the average temperature of the Earth is known as global warming. It also refers to the ongoing increase in global surface temperature which is happening primarily due to human activities. Read More |
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Understanding Sustainable Development Author : Miles Glover Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781641164368 Sustainable development refers to the organizing principle to meet the human development goals while concurrently sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide ecosystem services and natural resources. Read More |
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Author : Lydia Hemsworth Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781641164344 Waste management refers to the actions and activities through which waste is managed from its origin to its final disposal. It involves the collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste. Read More |
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Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse Author : Gabriel Craig Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781641162661 Wastewater is a combination of water and water-transported wastes from domestic, commercial, industrial and agricultural sites. It also includes surface and storm water inflow, and groundwater infiltration Read More |
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Wastewater Management: Theory and Practice Author : Gabriel Craig Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781641163217 Wastewater management is a procedure that is used to remove contaminants from sewage or waste water and convert it into an effluent that can later be reused. The main objective of waste water treatment Read More |
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Author : Joseph Welker Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781641164627 Water treatment is the process of improving water quality by removing contaminants and other undesired components, so that it becomes suitable for specific end-use. There are two types of water treatment, Read More |
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Water Quality: Monitoring and Assessment Author : Stephanie Fraser Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781641163002 The biological, radiological, chemical and physical traits of water are known as water quality. It is a measure of the water condition related to the requirements of biotic species and to human need. The Read More |
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Author : Katherine Potter Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781641164337 The natural resources of water that can be used for different purposes are referred to as water resources. It can be used in various household, industrial, agricultural and environmental activities. The Read More |
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Air Pollution: Measurement, Impacts and Control Author : Kylan Wilkins Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781641162272 When excessive quantities of pollutants or harmful substances such as particulates, gases, etc. are introduced into the Earth's atmosphere, it leads to air pollution. It is damaging to the natural and Read More |
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Air Quality: Modeling and Assessment Author : Frieda Bush Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781641161879 Air quality is deteriorated when harmful particulates, biological molecules and gases are present in excessive quantities in the Earth's atmosphere. Such air has a harmful effect on living organisms, food Read More |