Author: Rita Marie Seston
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dioxins
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
An Ecological Risk Assessment of Fish-eating Birds Exposed to Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans and Dibenzo-P-dioxins Within the Tittabawassee River Floodplain, MI, USA
A Multiple Lines of Evidence Ecological Risk Assessment of Great Horned Owl Exposure to Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans and Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxins in the Tittabawassee River Floodplain in Midland, MI, USA
Author: Sarah Jean Coefield
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great horned owl
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great horned owl
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Wildlife Ecotoxicology
Author: John E. Elliott
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0387894322
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Many books have now been published in the broad field of environmental toxicology. However, to date, none of have presented the often fascinating stories of the wildlife science, and the steps along the way from discovery of problems caused by environmental pollutants to the regulatory and non-regulatory efforts to address the problems. This book provides case by case examinations of how toxic chemical effects on wildlife have brought about policy and regulatory decisions, and positive changes in environmental conditions. Wild animal stories, whether they are about the disappearance of charismatic top predators, or of grossly deformed embryos or frogs, provide powerful symbols that can and have captured the public's imagination and have resulted in increased awareness by decision makers. It is the intent of this book to present factual and balanced overviews and summaries of the science and the subsequent regulatory processes that followed to effect change (or not). We cover a variety of chemicals and topics beginning with an update of the classic California coastal DDT story of eggshell thinning and avian reproduction to more recent cases, such as the veterinarian pharmaceutical that has brought three species of Asian vultures to the brink of extinction. Researchers, regulators, educators, NGOs and the general public will find valuable insights into the processes and mechanisms involved both in environmental scientific investigation and in efforts to effect positive change.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0387894322
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Many books have now been published in the broad field of environmental toxicology. However, to date, none of have presented the often fascinating stories of the wildlife science, and the steps along the way from discovery of problems caused by environmental pollutants to the regulatory and non-regulatory efforts to address the problems. This book provides case by case examinations of how toxic chemical effects on wildlife have brought about policy and regulatory decisions, and positive changes in environmental conditions. Wild animal stories, whether they are about the disappearance of charismatic top predators, or of grossly deformed embryos or frogs, provide powerful symbols that can and have captured the public's imagination and have resulted in increased awareness by decision makers. It is the intent of this book to present factual and balanced overviews and summaries of the science and the subsequent regulatory processes that followed to effect change (or not). We cover a variety of chemicals and topics beginning with an update of the classic California coastal DDT story of eggshell thinning and avian reproduction to more recent cases, such as the veterinarian pharmaceutical that has brought three species of Asian vultures to the brink of extinction. Researchers, regulators, educators, NGOs and the general public will find valuable insights into the processes and mechanisms involved both in environmental scientific investigation and in efforts to effect positive change.
The Eastern Screech Owl
Author: Frederick R. Gehlbach
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 9781603441216
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The eastern screech owl, widespread over the eastern half of North America and noticeably tolerant of human activity, is one of America's most familiar birds. Residing naturally in wooded environs with tree cavities, this owl lives well in suburbia and can be found nesting in mailboxes, porch columns, and purple martin houses. Based on a twenty-five-year study, biologist Frederick R. Gehlbach tells the life story of the eastern screech owl, focusing on case studies of suburban and rural study plots in Central Texas. This is the first thorough study of major life-history, behavioral, and ecological features of the species. Indeed, it is the first concurrent, comparative study of an urban and a rural population of any New World animal. Told in a personal voice, the story of these birds will interest all who have not lost touch with their ancestral world. However, Gehlbach has also included quantitative data and analysis of interest to ecologists, wildlife biologists, and ornithologists. Photographs (including color shots of the gray and rufous phases), figures, and tables provide further detail. Gehlbach's investigations have been those of not only an academic ecologist, but a suburbanite curious about his natural surroundings. The result is a model of research on species population dynamics and adaptation, yielding an emerging picture of what the eastern screech owl needs for successful coexistence with human neighbors.
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 9781603441216
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The eastern screech owl, widespread over the eastern half of North America and noticeably tolerant of human activity, is one of America's most familiar birds. Residing naturally in wooded environs with tree cavities, this owl lives well in suburbia and can be found nesting in mailboxes, porch columns, and purple martin houses. Based on a twenty-five-year study, biologist Frederick R. Gehlbach tells the life story of the eastern screech owl, focusing on case studies of suburban and rural study plots in Central Texas. This is the first thorough study of major life-history, behavioral, and ecological features of the species. Indeed, it is the first concurrent, comparative study of an urban and a rural population of any New World animal. Told in a personal voice, the story of these birds will interest all who have not lost touch with their ancestral world. However, Gehlbach has also included quantitative data and analysis of interest to ecologists, wildlife biologists, and ornithologists. Photographs (including color shots of the gray and rufous phases), figures, and tables provide further detail. Gehlbach's investigations have been those of not only an academic ecologist, but a suburbanite curious about his natural surroundings. The result is a model of research on species population dynamics and adaptation, yielding an emerging picture of what the eastern screech owl needs for successful coexistence with human neighbors.
Saginaw Bay Water Circulation
Author: L. J. Danek
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fluid dynamic measurements
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fluid dynamic measurements
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Global Chemicals Outlook
Author: United Nations
Publisher: United Nations Publications
ISBN: 9789280733204
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Publisher: United Nations Publications
ISBN: 9789280733204
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Toxic Substances in the Great Lakes
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hazardous substances
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hazardous substances
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Atrazine in North American Surface Waters
Author: Jeffrey M. Giddings
Publisher: SETAC
ISBN: 1880611783
Category : Aquatic organisms
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
Publisher: SETAC
ISBN: 1880611783
Category : Aquatic organisms
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
Halogenated Biphenyls, Terphenyls, Naphthalenes, Dibenzodioxins and Related Products
Author: R.D. Kimbrough
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0444598928
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 535
Book Description
The chemical industry is increasingly faced with problems arizing from chemicals produced during the manufacture of halogenated biphenyls or phenols. Knowledge of these chemicals and their destructive properties is sporadic, and the acute toxicity of this group varies widely. This informative revised edition presents the chemistry, environmental pollution problems, animal toxicology and information about structure-activity relationships. A brief overview is given of worker exposure and occupational illness. The book is divided into three parts: chemistry and environmental contamination; experimental toxicology; and human exposure and effects. Because of the great deal of interest in these compounds much new research work has been conducted since the first edition of this book was published. This revised edition has retained the effectiveness and clarity of the first edition, while being supplemented with new information, condensed old information, and examples of recent incidents.
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0444598928
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 535
Book Description
The chemical industry is increasingly faced with problems arizing from chemicals produced during the manufacture of halogenated biphenyls or phenols. Knowledge of these chemicals and their destructive properties is sporadic, and the acute toxicity of this group varies widely. This informative revised edition presents the chemistry, environmental pollution problems, animal toxicology and information about structure-activity relationships. A brief overview is given of worker exposure and occupational illness. The book is divided into three parts: chemistry and environmental contamination; experimental toxicology; and human exposure and effects. Because of the great deal of interest in these compounds much new research work has been conducted since the first edition of this book was published. This revised edition has retained the effectiveness and clarity of the first edition, while being supplemented with new information, condensed old information, and examples of recent incidents.
International Book of Honor
Author: American Biographical Institute
Publisher: Raleigh, N.C., United States of America : American Biographical Institute
ISBN: 9780934544320
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
Publisher: Raleigh, N.C., United States of America : American Biographical Institute
ISBN: 9780934544320
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description