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Clean Technology and the Environment
. Ed(S): Kirkwood, Ralph; Longley, A. J.
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Description for Clean Technology and the Environment
Hardback. Describes the concept of "clean technology" as an approach for protecting the environment by preventing pollution at source, minimizing waste, and reducing energy use. Early chapters review the general effects and economics of industrial pollution. Editor(s): Kirkwood, Ralph; Longley, A. J. Num Pages: 350 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1530.
Many environmental problems resulting from atmospheric, land and water pollution are now widely understood. The combination of both improved technology and legislative pressure has led to a reduction in pollution from industrial practices in the West in recent years. However, sustainable development is dependent upon a new approach to environmental protection - clean technology. This book is in two parts. The first explores the ecological principles governing the function of ecosystems, sustain ability and biodiversity (Chapter 1) and the problems resulting from atmospheric pollution (Chapter 2), water pollution (Chapter 3) and land pollution (Chapter 4). For example, there is increasing ... Read more
Many environmental problems resulting from atmospheric, land and water pollution are now widely understood. The combination of both improved technology and legislative pressure has led to a reduction in pollution from industrial practices in the West in recent years. However, sustainable development is dependent upon a new approach to environmental protection - clean technology. This book is in two parts. The first explores the ecological principles governing the function of ecosystems, sustain ability and biodiversity (Chapter 1) and the problems resulting from atmospheric pollution (Chapter 2), water pollution (Chapter 3) and land pollution (Chapter 4). For example, there is increasing ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
Number of Pages
350
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780751400373
SKU
V9780751400373
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
Reviews for Clean Technology and the Environment
It would be of value to someone in industry or academia venturing into the subject and wanting an overview of the issues. - Environmental Pollution; This is an excellent book which can be recommended for teachers and students alike, technocrats and all those interested in making the earth a better place to live in. - ... Read more