Main description:

Extensive revision of the discussion questions at the end of each chapter to require more critical thinking skills

Updates to the environmental data

Includes a glossary of important terms

An excellent, user friendly and thought-provoking presentation which will appeal to students with little or no science background

A qualitative approach to the chemistry behind many of our environmental issues today

Contents:

1. Background to the Environmental Problem 2. The Natural Laws 3. Underlying Principles of Chemistry 4. Types of Chemical Compounds and Their Reactions 5. Element Cycles 6. Toxicology 7. Traditional Energy Sources and Modern Society 8. Emerging Energy Sources and Modern Society 9. Weather and Climate 10. Air Quality 11. Indoor Air Quality 12. Global Atmospheric Change 13. Water 14. Water Quality 15. Solid Wastes 16. Hazardous Wastes 17. Epilogue