Author: Timothy G. Townsend
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1420006215
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 521
Book Description
Responding to a heightened awareness of the possible adverse effect of treated wood, this book presents multidisciplinary research results and fundamental information on regulations, wood treatment alternatives, and documentation of environmental releases. It examines the impact of treated wood on water, soil, and organisms. Several chapters discuss ways to measure exposure and review various approaches to risk assessment and management. Case studies address human health effects of exposure. The book also presents state-of-the-art disposal technologies, new preservative compounds, and recent developments related to phase outs of certain treated wood products.
Environmental Impacts of Treated Wood
Author: Timothy G. Townsend
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1420006215
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 521
Book Description
Responding to a heightened awareness of the possible adverse effect of treated wood, this book presents multidisciplinary research results and fundamental information on regulations, wood treatment alternatives, and documentation of environmental releases. It examines the impact of treated wood on water, soil, and organisms. Several chapters discuss ways to measure exposure and review various approaches to risk assessment and management. Case studies address human health effects of exposure. The book also presents state-of-the-art disposal technologies, new preservative compounds, and recent developments related to phase outs of certain treated wood products.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1420006215
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 521
Book Description
Responding to a heightened awareness of the possible adverse effect of treated wood, this book presents multidisciplinary research results and fundamental information on regulations, wood treatment alternatives, and documentation of environmental releases. It examines the impact of treated wood on water, soil, and organisms. Several chapters discuss ways to measure exposure and review various approaches to risk assessment and management. Case studies address human health effects of exposure. The book also presents state-of-the-art disposal technologies, new preservative compounds, and recent developments related to phase outs of certain treated wood products.
Plant Biosecurity Policy Evaluation: The Economic Impacts Of Pests And Diseases
Author: David Charles Cook
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 1786342170
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Good biosecurity policy decisions, particularly in relation to plant industry protection, are of ever increasing importance. Growth in the speed and diversity of trade, the effects of climate change and the resultant spread of pests and diseases continue to highlight this. This book contains an introduction to the issues confronting plant biosecurity policymakers and how the economic risks of invasive species can be assessed over time. It describes both probability models that show what might happen if species 'invade' a region and values models that help decide what management actions should be taken.As the first book of its kind focusing on a comprehensive range of policies, case studies and applications, Plant Biosecurity Policy Evaluation is perfect for biosecurity policy makers, decision-support specialists, advanced students of agricultural studies, public policy and invasive species research.
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 1786342170
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Good biosecurity policy decisions, particularly in relation to plant industry protection, are of ever increasing importance. Growth in the speed and diversity of trade, the effects of climate change and the resultant spread of pests and diseases continue to highlight this. This book contains an introduction to the issues confronting plant biosecurity policymakers and how the economic risks of invasive species can be assessed over time. It describes both probability models that show what might happen if species 'invade' a region and values models that help decide what management actions should be taken.As the first book of its kind focusing on a comprehensive range of policies, case studies and applications, Plant Biosecurity Policy Evaluation is perfect for biosecurity policy makers, decision-support specialists, advanced students of agricultural studies, public policy and invasive species research.
Industry Environmental Compliance
Author: United Nations Environment Programme. Industry & Environment Office
Publisher: Incumbent
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
A guided tour of the planets and moons, starting with Earth and including lunar lava fields as seen by Apollo astronauts, and an imaginary hike up the slopes of the highest volcano in the solar system Olympus Mons on Mars (bring sensible shoes). Other stops include Venus behind her veil, Io and other outer moons, and even the asteroids. Strikingly illustrated with black-and-white photos, computer reconstructions, and artists' renderings. Accessible to general readers, but also suitable as an introduction for earth science students. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: Incumbent
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
A guided tour of the planets and moons, starting with Earth and including lunar lava fields as seen by Apollo astronauts, and an imaginary hike up the slopes of the highest volcano in the solar system Olympus Mons on Mars (bring sensible shoes). Other stops include Venus behind her veil, Io and other outer moons, and even the asteroids. Strikingly illustrated with black-and-white photos, computer reconstructions, and artists' renderings. Accessible to general readers, but also suitable as an introduction for earth science students. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Wood Preserving Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Compliance Guide
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest products industry
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest products industry
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Environmental Compliance Manual
Author:
Publisher: J.J. Keller & Associates Inc
ISBN: 1602870489
Category : Environmental law
Languages : en
Pages : 1060
Book Description
Publisher: J.J. Keller & Associates Inc
ISBN: 1602870489
Category : Environmental law
Languages : en
Pages : 1060
Book Description
Monthly Catalogue, United States Public Documents
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1786
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1786
Book Description
EPA National Publications Catalog
Author: United States. Environmental Protection Agency
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental protection
Languages : en
Pages : 848
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental protection
Languages : en
Pages : 848
Book Description
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages :
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EPA 200-B.
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 856
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 856
Book Description
Annual Report
Author: United States. Western Area Power Administration
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electric utilities
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electric utilities
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description