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Management of Hazardous Materials and Wastes: Treatment, Minimization and Environmental Impacts (Pennsylvania Academy of Science Publications)
Management of Hazardous Materials and Wastes Treatment Minimization and Environmental Impacts - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Publications Author:Shyamal K. Majumdar, E. Willard Miller, Robert F. Schmalz The problem of the disposal of the various types of wastes created by an industrial society has reached a critical stage. Most waste comes from industry, agriculture, sewage plants and incinerators.The modern industrial wastes not only devastate the natural environment but have the potential to affect the health and welfare of millions of human ... more »beings. This volume covers topics such as waste generation and technology, waste minimization, hazardous waste regulations, environmental and health effects, sociological impacts, and case studies of accidents that have caused hazardous waste problems. This book will be of interest to professionals in waste management who would like a comprehensive volume specific to hazardous wastes, as well as to general individuals who want expert information on the most critical environmental problems of the day.« less