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ISBN 10: 0761440054 
ISBN 13: 9780761440055
Author: Christine Petersen

Controlling Earth s Pollutants 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Understanding Pollutants and Their Impact

Chapter 1: The Nature of Pollutants

• Defining Pollutants: What Makes a Substance Harmful?
• Classification of Pollutants:
  • Biodegradable vs. Non-Biodegradable
  • Primary vs. Secondary Pollutants
  • Quantitative vs. Qualitative Pollutants
• Sources of Pollution: Natural and Anthropogenic

Chapter 2: Types of Environmental Pollution and Their Effects

• Air Pollution:
  • Key Pollutants (Particulate Matter, NOx, SOx, CO, VOCs, Ozone)
  • Sources (Industrial, Transport, Agriculture, Residential)
  • Impacts on Human Health, Ecosystems, and Climate
• Water Pollution:
  • Types of Water Pollutants (Chemicals, Nutrients, Pathogens, Plastics)
  • Sources (Industrial Discharge, Agricultural Runoff, Urban Wastewater)
  • Impacts on Aquatic Life, Drinking Water, and Human Health
• Soil Pollution:
  • Contaminants (Heavy Metals, Pesticides, Industrial Waste)
  • Sources (Improper Waste Disposal, Industrial Activities, Agriculture)
  • Impacts on Soil Fertility, Food Safety, and Ecosystems
• Noise Pollution:
  • Sources (Traffic, Industry, Construction)
  • Impacts on Human Health and Wildlife
• Thermal Pollution:
  • Sources (Power Plants, Industrial Processes)
  • Impacts on Aquatic Ecosystems
• Light Pollution:
  • Sources (Urban Lighting)
  • Impacts on Wildlife and Astronomical Observation
• Nuclear/Radioactive Pollution:
  • Sources (Nuclear Power, Medical Waste, Weapons)
  • Impacts on Health and Environment

Part II: Strategies and Technologies for Pollution Control

Chapter 3: Principles of Pollution Control and Prevention

• The Pollution Control Hierarchy: Avoid, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Treat, Dispose
• The Shift to Pollution Prevention (P2)
• Integrated Multimedia Solutions
• The Role of Science and Engineering

Chapter 4: Air Pollution Control

• Source Reduction Strategies
• End-of-Pipe Technologies (e.g., Scrubbers, Electrostatic Precipitators, Catalytic Converters)
• Fuel Quality and Energy Efficiency Improvements
• Monitoring and Measurement of Air Quality

Chapter 5: Water Pollution Control

• Wastewater Treatment Processes (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)
• Industrial Wastewater Treatment
• Addressing Nonpoint Source Pollution (e.g., Agricultural Best Management Practices)
• Protecting Groundwater and Marine Environments

Chapter 6: Waste Management and Soil Remediation

• Solid Waste Management: Reduction, Reuse, Recycling, Composting
• Landfilling and Incineration (with pollution controls)
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Soil Remediation Techniques (e.g., Bioremediation, Phytoremediation)

Chapter 7: Emerging Pollutants and Future Challenges

• Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
• Microplastics
• Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs)
• Nanomaterials
• Climate Change as a Pollution Amplifier

Part III: Policy, Economics, and Global Cooperation

Chapter 8: Environmental Law and Regulations

• National Environmental Policies (e.g., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act)
• Enforcement and Compliance
• The Role of Environmental Agencies (e.g., EPA)

Chapter 9: International Cooperation and Global Governance

• Transboundary Pollution
• International Treaties and Conventions (e.g., Stockholm Convention on POPs)
• Role of International Organizations (UNEP, WHO)
• Global Challenges and Shared Responsibilities

Chapter 10: Economic Aspects of Pollution Control

• The Costs of Pollution (Health, Environmental Damage, Economic Loss)
• The Economics of Pollution Control: Costs and Benefits
• Economic Instruments (Taxes, Subsidies, Cap-and-Trade)
• Green Technologies and Sustainable Development

Chapter 11: Community Action and Individual Responsibility

• Public Awareness and Education
• Citizen Science and Advocacy
• Sustainable Consumption and Lifestyle Choices
• The Power of Collective Action

Conclusion: Towards a Cleaner Earth

• Recap of Key Concepts
• The Interconnectedness of Environmental Issues
• The Path Forward: Innovation, Policy, and Individ

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