14 Books found
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Books
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Relevance of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ephemeral and Effluent-Dependent Watercourses of the Arid Western US
This book evaluates the applicability of national water quality criteria, as well as the methods to modify those criteria, to effluent-dependent, effluent-dominated, and ephemeral waters in the arid and semi-arid regions of the Western United States. This work builds upon earlier findings of the Arid West Water Quality Research Project, established in 1995 as the result of a federal appropriation and an assistance agreement between the US ...
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Environmental Life Cycle Costing
Presents links to other pillars of sustainability such as life cycle assessment. Illustrates each method with reference to a single example, providing continuity throughout the text. Discusses differences between LCC methods and the reasons for their development. Links LCC to related methods and techniques in engineering and management. Balances Scientific and Economic Points of View to Thoroughly Address Management Issues. Responding to the ...
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Extrapolation Practice for Ecotoxicological Effect Characterization of Chemicals
A wide-ranging compilation of techniques, Extrapolation Practice for Ecotoxicological Effect Characterization of Chemicals describes methods of extrapolation in the framework of ecological risk assessment. The book, informally known as EXPECT, identifies data needs and situations where these extrapolations can be most usefully applied, making it a practical guide to the application of extrapolation procedures. It focuses on the extrapolation of ...
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Genomics in Regulatory Ecotoxicology: Applications and Challenges
Aligning environmental science with regulation, this book presents the first in-depth set of recommendations published in the open literature focused specifically on how genomics data could be used in regulatory ecotoxicology. The book develops a conceptual framework of how genomics data can most effectively impact current approaches for ecological risk assessments. It also identifies biomarkers of exposure and effects for both lab and field ...
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Ecosystem Responses to Mercury Contamination: Indicators of Change
Drawing on the knowledge of international experts in the fields of atmospheric transport and deposition, mercury cycling in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and mercury bioaccumulation in aquatic foodwebs and wildlife, Ecosystem Responses to Mercury Contamination: Indicators of Change presents the information needed to design a national-scale monitoring program for mercury. The book explains how to obtain reliable trends for mercury ...
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Valuation of Ecological Resources: Integration of Ecological Risk Assessment and Socioeconomics in Environmental Decision Making
Valuation of Ecological Resources: Integration of Ecology and Socioeconomics in Environmental Decision Making examines alternatives for determining the 'value' of complex ecological resources. Integrating the latest concepts in ecology and socioeconomics, the authors discuss how ecology, sociology, and economics influence environmental management decisions. This book: * Provides insight on the roles of regulatory and legislative ...
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Population-Level Ecological Risk Assessment
Population-Level Ecological Risk Assessment establishes a framework for goals, methods, and data needs for different assessment applications and for integrating population-level risk assessment into risk management decisions. Highlighting key considerations needed to improve the quality and interpretation of assessments, this book: * offers specific recommendations for using this tool to support environmental management decisions, ...
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Effects of Water Chemistry on Bioavailability and Toxicity of Waterborne Cadmium, Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc on Freshwater Organisms
This book reviews the history of the regulation of cationic-metal discharges, the variety of water quality conditions into which metals can be discharged, the different types of geochemical speciation models that are used to predict cationic-metal availability over a range of water quality conditions, and the large amount of research related to the effects of water chemistry on the physiology and toxicity of cationic metals to aquatic organisms. ...
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New Improvements in the Aquatic Ecological Risk Assessment of Fungicidal Pesticides and Biocides
In Europe, the current data requirements for pesticides and biocides are generally regarded to be suitable for the risk assessment of chemicals with an insecticidal and herbicidal mode of action. However, the effects of fungicides, in particular on freshwater microbial communities, are not well known despite the fact that fungi play a key role in degradation and nutrient cycling processes. The Aquatic Ecological Risk Assessment of Fungicidal ...
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Estrogens and Xenoestrogens in the Aquatic Environment: An Integrated Approach for Field Monitoring and Effect Assessment
In 1999, the Health Council of The Netherlands recommended an investigation into the occurrence and effects of estrogenic compounds in surface waters and its potential effects on aquatic organisms. As a result, the Dutch government initiated a broad investigation into the occurrence of these types of contaminants and their effects on fish in the Netherlands. The project entitled “Landelijk Onderzoek oEstrogene Stoffen” (LOES) took place from ...
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Freshwater Bivalve Ecotoxicology
Responding to the growing need for an aggressive yet conservative approach to evaluating mussel populations, Freshwater Bivalve Ecotoxicology provides a collective review of the techniques and approaches for assessing contaminant impact on freshwater ecosystems. The editors incorporate coverage of research topics and management issues from a cross-section of scientists in the field. They explore current advances in general monitoring of ...
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Genomic Approaches for Cross-Species Extrapolation in Toxicology
The latest tools for investigating stress in organisms, genomic technologies provide great insight into how different organisms respond to environmental conditions. However, their usefulness needs testing, verification, and codification. Genomic Approaches for Cross-Species Extrapolation in Toxicology provides a balanced discussion drawn from the experience of thirty-five scientists and professionals from diverse fields, including environmental ...
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Natural Attenuation of Trace Element Availability in Soils
Understanding attenuation processes can be applied not only to predicting the behavior of contaminants in soil and formulating remediation strategies, but also for mitigating and enhancing the availability of micronutrients in soil for agricultural applications. Natural Attenuation of Trace Element Availability in Soils brings together pioneering researchers who discuss their cutting-edge work in this area. Increases the awareness of ...
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Assessing the Hazard of Metals and Inorganic Metal Substances in Aquatic and Terrestrial Systems
Are persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity adequate and appropriate criteria for determining the hazard posed by metals and inorganic metal substances entering the environment? If not, what is a reasonable and scientifically-defensible alternative? This overriding question brought together 47 scientists, managers, and policymakers from 7 countries for a Pellston Workshop convened by the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry ...
