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Environmental and health impact of solid waste management activities /

Solid waste management issues are a highly emotive topic. Disposal costs need to be balanced against environmental impact, which often results in heated public debate. Disposal options such as incineration and landfill, whilst unpopular with both the public and environmental pressure groups, do not...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain)
Otros Autores: Hester, R. E. (Ronald E.), Harrison, Roy M., 1948-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, U.K. : Royal Society of Chemistry, ©2002.
Colección:Issues in environmental science and technology ; 18.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Overview of waste management options / Kit Strange
  • Health risks of materials recycling facilities / Toni Gladding
  • Microbial emissions from composting sites / Jillian R.M. Swan, Brian Crook and E. Jane Gilbert
  • Health effects and landfill sites / Andy Redfearn and Dave Roberts
  • Emissions from solid waste management activities / Paul T. Williams
  • Health impacts of waste incineration / Ari Rabl and Jo V. Spadaro
  • Methodological issues related to epidemiological assessment of health risks of waste management / Helen Dolk.