environmental practice Books

Perfluoroalkyl substances are compounds that have been around since the 1950s. Only recently has their adverse human health and ecological consequences become known. There are books that either investigate the chemistry or explore the toxicity of these compounds. This is the only book that will provide a holistic look at this very complex problem ...

By Ziltek

Written and developed by practicing qualified environmental professionals (QEPs), this work is a must for candidates preparing for the QEP and EPI (environmental practices intern) written exams. Featuring more than 100 practice questions and answers similar to those found in Part 1 of the general environmental science portion of the QEP exam, the ...

By Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA)

This study guide, written by four practicing QEPs, differs from the Exam Prep Guide in that it touches on all areas of the written QEP examination, including general environmental science, air and water quality, waste management, and policy issues, using a series of sample questions and answers. Sold individually or with the Exam Prep Guide for a ...

By Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA)

A publication from IUCN’s Commission on Education and Communication (CEC), this book tells the stories of people who work with communities to motivate them to create a more sustainable future. The accounts range from engaging communities through theatre to a revival of indigenous stories to pass on good environmental practice. The publication was ...

By Earthprint Ltd

A Training Tool for the Environmental Risk ProfessionalEnvironmental Risk Analysis: Probability Distribution Calculations defines the role that probability distributions play in risk analysis, and gives direction on how to measure and compare the magnitude of risk more efficiently. Designed for the practicing environmental engineer and scientist, ...

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

The practice of environmental law can present a seemingly endless series of ethical dilemmas. The decisions that need to be made in these situations often result in high-stakes choices for the lawyer, as serious issues of public health and safety are common in many environmental controversies. Issues of Legal Ethics in the Practice of ...

By American Bar Association (ABA)

This product discusses the role the next president of the United States will play in reshaping national environmental practices as well as U.S. efforts to fight climate change globally. It discusses the implementation of a cap and trade system and the significance of such a program for the economy as well as the legal ...

By Thomson Reuters (West)

Nature Across Cultures: Views of Nature and the Environment in Non-Western Cultures consists of about 25 essays dealing with the environmental knowledge and beliefs of cultures outside of the United States and Europe. In addition to articles surveying Islamic, Chinese, Native American, Aboriginal Australian, Indian, Thai, and Andean views of ...

By Springer

Weston & Sampson has changed the name of its newsletter from Inspector to EssentialNews. The new name and look are part of our new corporate identity program.  Although we are not adverse to promoting our company, Weston & Sampson feels its newsletter should primarily address the needs of our clients. Our purpose is displayed on every Issue …to ...

By Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc.

Increasingly used to represent climatic, biogeochemical, and ecological systems, computer modeling has become an important tool that should be in every environmental professional’s toolbox. Environmental Modeling: A Practical Introduction is just what it purports to be, a practical introduction to the various methods, techniques, and skills ...

By Taylor & Francis (USA)

“… the most comprehensive book on NEPA and impact assessment to date….provides practical guidance for navigating the complexities of NEPA, environmental planning, readers are provided with a single guide describing modern tools, techniques, and approaches for streamlining project implementation.” Dr. Lynton K. Caldwell, “The Father of NEPA” ...

By Taylor & Francis (USA)

Releasing contaminants into the environment—whether deliberate or unintentional—can be thought of as a crime against the environment. The role of environmental forensics is to identify and prevent environmental pollution, or crimes. Environmental Forensics Fundamentals: A Practical Guide examines this growing field, and provides environmental ...

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

Total Environmental Compliance: A Practical Guide for Environmental Professionals gives you the background and skills you need to ensure total environmental compliance in your organization. Instead of dryly describing theoretical management systems or reciting regulatory provisions, the author delves into the challenging issues of why ...

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

The purpose of this study is to question whether liberal political theories ought to inform the way policymakers and administrators analyze risk in proposed courses of environmental practice. In order to explore the relationship of liberal theory to rational practice in environmental policy, this project examines the risk analysis used to approve ...

By Springer

Completely revised, this ninth edition of a perennial bestseller retains the organizational structure that has made past editions so popular while updating coverage of principles, tools, and techniques to provide fundamental understanding of environmental chemistry and its applications. With clear explanations, real-world examples, and updated ...

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

Professionals and students who come from disciplines other than chemistry need a concise, yet reliable guide that explains key concepts in environmental chemistry, from the fundamental science to the necessary calculations for applying them. Updated and reorganized, Applications of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry: A Practical Guide, Second Edition ...

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

Filled with practical applications and research, Biodegradation of Nitroaromatic Compounds and Explosives presents an international perspective on environmental contamination from explosives. It covers biodegradation strategies for DNT and a wide variety of other nitroaromatic compounds of environmental significance and makes the information ...

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

The UNEP Resource Kit on Sustainable Consumption and Production - available in English and French - was funded by the French Ministry of Ecology and Sustainable Development and developed in co-operation with Studio EKWO. It is composed of fact sheets on 12 different topics: advertising, ecodesign, energies, food, housing, leisure, lifestyles, ...

By Earthprint Ltd

The UNEP Resource Kit on Sustainable Consumption and Production - available in English and French - was funded by the French Ministry of Ecology and Sustainable Development and developed in co-operation with Studio EKWO. It is composed of fact sheets on 12 different topics: advertising, ecodesign, energies, food, housing, leisure, lifestyles, ...

By Earthprint Ltd

This paper examines the policies and practices of the Ethiopian and Tigray Governments in response to environmental issues in the framework of development, and compares these with endogenous efforts to address these same issues. The differences in perception are highlighted. When the Government tries to integrate environment and development, ...

By Earthprint Ltd