Environmental Technology Handbook: 2nd Edition

This is a comprehensive textbook for energy and environment covering history, sources, movement, control of anthropogenic emissions, toxicology and regulations. The new and updated edition of theEnvironmental Technology Handbookexplains clearly with well-defined terms the present relationship between energy generation from all sources and its environmental effects. This is a standalone book that presents all the pertinent information in a clear and understandable form. End of chapter questions help readers quickly learn the essential topics and terminology. The authors start by giving a history of environmental technology and go on to explain the physical and thermal methods of waste management and explores pertinent issues such as gaseous emissions, waste recycling and disposal. This exemplary analysis of the field can be used as a reference for companies setting up an environmental compliance program.

James G. Speight, Ph.D. is the CEO of Western Research Institute.