Why do some states enact stronger pollution control progammes than others? And, do stronger controls have identifiable impacts on environmental quality in these states? This work seeks to answer these question by means of combining data, methods and theory from the natural and social sciences.

Front Cover; Chemistry for Protection of the Environment; Copyright Page; Contents; Foreword; CHAPTER I. POLLUTANTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT: GENERAL ASPECTS; CHAPTER II. POLLUTANTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT: IMPACT AND CONTROL; CHAPTER III. PHYSICO-CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF SUSPENSIONS; CHAPTER IV. PHYSICO-CHEMICAL TREATMENT: ADSORPTION; CHAPTER V. PHYSICO-CHEMICAL TREATMENT: ION EXCHANGE; CHAPTER VI. PHYSICO-CHEMICAL TREA TMENT: OXIDATION; CHAPTER VII. RECYCLING OF WASTE MATERLALS AND POLLUTION FREE TECHNOLOGIES; CHAPTER VIII. PHYSICO-CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT; CHAPTER IX. AIR POLLUTION.

Originally published in 1990, this study tracks the issues, progress and problems in environmental issues in the United States from the 1980’s. Improvements in air and water quality as well as regulation of hazardous waste and toxic substances has led to new policies such as the Superfund Act and a general increase in awareness about environmental issues on a federal level. Placing an emphasis on economics, these papers analyse the effectiveness of environmental policy and progress made in relation to air pollution, water quality, hazardous wastes, toxic substances and enforcement of regulations. This title will be of interest to students of environmental studies.

Presents solutions to some of the predominant environmental problems. The topics discussed are diverse, ranging from treatment of heavy metals, various dyes and other hazardous chemicals using various technologies, to groundwater pollution and solid waste management including air quality impact assessment and environmental management.

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