Principles of Environmental Chemistry

Today there is worldwide concern that many of our human activities are endangering-perhaps permanently-the quality of the environment. We must act fast to address these growing problems. The second edition of Principles of Environmental Chemistry exposes readers to environmental issues from a perspective that appreciates that chemical reactions drive all natural processes and outlines the connection between those processes and human behavior. Written for students with knowledge of general chemistry, this text provides the tools needed to understand the underlying chemical processes operating in the environment, while demonstrating how challenging it is to measure these systems. With this concept of interdependence students will begin to understand pressing environmental issues like ozone depletion, global warming, air and water pollution, and the hazards of radioactivity. Click HERE to view sample chapters.

Chapter1 Plant Earth: Rocks, Life, and Energy
Chapter2 The Earth's Atmosphere
Chapter3 Global Warming and Climate Change
Chapter4 Chemistry of the Troposphere
Chapter5 Chemistry of the Stratosphere
Chapter6 Analysis of Air and Air Pollutants
Chapter7 Water Resources
Chapter8 Water Pollution and Water Treatment
Chapter9 Analysis of Water and Wastewater
Chapter10 Fossil Fuels: Our Major Source of Energy
Chapter11 Nuclear Power
Chapter12 Energy Sources for the Future
Chapter13 Inorganic Metals in the Environment
Chapter14 Organic Chemicals in the Environment
Chapter15 Insecticides, Herbicides, and Insect Control
Chapter16 Toxicology
Chapter17 Asbestos
Chapter18 The Disposal of Dangerous Wastes