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Application of ecotoxicology and environmental chemistry -- Sources of toxic substance pollution -- Properties of toxic substances -- Estimation of ecotoxicological parameters -- Global element cycles -- Toxic substances in the environment -- Calculations of reactions and equilibrium -- Environmental risk assessment -- Application of ecological models in ecotoxicology and environmental chemistry -- Ecological indicators and ecosystem services as diagnostic tools -- Application of environmental technology in environmental management -- Application of ecotgechnology/ecological engineering in environmental management -- Application of cleaner production in environmental management -- Implementation of integrated environmental management to solve toxic substance pollution problems -- Summary and conclusions

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Editors; Contributors; 1. Integrated Coastal Zone Monitoring in Support of Ecosystem-Based Management of Marine Ecosystem Services; 2. Inclusive Impact Index â#x80;#x98;Triple Iâ#x80;#x99;; 3. Biophysical Modelling of Marine Organisms: Fundamentals and Applications to Management of Coastal Waters; 4. Oceanic and Fisheries Response in the Northwest Pacific Marginal Seas with Climate Variability; 5. Environmental Effects and Management of Oil Spills on Marine Ecosystems.

The nationalized mining sector in Zambia has undergone virtually complete privatization since January 2000. Immediately prior to this, Zambian mines, while blessed with substantial copper and cobalt deposits, had been significantly undercapitalized1, with little upgrading or funding for environmental protection. In the pre and post war era, legislation (in the then Northern Rhodesia) had been passed, due to the paramount concerns of the war and post war reconstruction efforts, that exempted mining companies from prosecution related to air quality- issues. This legislation persisted to the mid-1990s. Currently, air quality in areas of the Copperbelt Province and the aquatic habitat in the Kafue River, a tributary to the Zambezi River, are two of the more significant mining environment issues in Zambia. With the onset of privatization, new investors in the form of multinational mining companies, have adopted their corporate environmental policies in Zambia, which has placed increased pressure on the Environmental Program of the Zambian Mines Safely Department (MSD) of the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development to review development plans as well as monitor and enforce environmental regulations related to mining. The Mining and Mineral Sciences Laboratories (MMSL-CANMET) of Natural Resources Canada under contract with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), are working with MSD to accelerate the development of an increasingly functional environmental inspection program for mining, using Canadian experience and consulting expertise to facilitate this process. With a considerable Canadian mining presence already established in Zambia, it is anticipated that the project will help to establish a regulatory regime that will benefit new and existing Canadian mining companies in Zambia. ; Non UBC ; Unreviewed ; Other

The ecosystem is a central concept in modern ecology and is fundamental to sound environmental policy making. Not all ecosystems are equally susceptible to human-induced environmental change, nor do we attribute equal value to all ecosystem types. From a nature conservation point of view we are concerned about the spatial extension of ecosystems and their quality, as well as about their responsiveness and recovery potential. This requires the classification and mapping of ecosystems. This book treats the why and how of such classification and mapping as a prerequisite to environmentally sound management aimed at sustainability and the preservation of biodiversity. Existing concepts and procedures are modified for modern applications, including susceptibility assessment, environmental quality assessment and monitoring, as well as predictive modelling for environmental impact assessments. These procedures are illustrated by applying them to current environmental problems, such as acidification, eutrophication, changing land use, or groundwater lowering. Written by a number of renowned landscape ecologists from several West European countries, this book discusses a wealth of theories, concepts, and methods from plant ecology, vegetation science, physical geography, and other environmental sciences composed in such a way to constitute practically applicable tools. For scientists engaged in applied research and professionals in environmental planning. Graduate students will find it inspiring as well as a source of practical advice

As the City of Red Deer continues to grow, it is necessary that the urban development do not disturb Hazlett Lake and the plant and animal species in the area. For the prevention of wildlife/habitat disturbance, water pollution and weed evasion, a monitoring program was implemented. In any environmental management project, there are three stages of steps that must be completed. Firstly, before any of the field work begins, safety protocols, geographic information system (GIS), and environmental policies must be considered. The GIS is a very helpful tool in this project because it is a monitoring program and the changes to the wetland can be seen over time. Next, the field work begins. With Hazlett Lake, water sampling, sediment sampling, vegetation and wildlife assessments and noting the water level are all crucial tests that have to be completed each year the program is in place to maintain the wetland's overall health and track any observed changes. Once the results from the lab arrive, they are compared to government guidelines to determine if the wetland's health is being maintained and if any preventive measures need to be taken. The results are also compared to previous years to determine if any changes occurred. It was found that fluorene in the sediments and pH in the water were higher than guidelines. These areas will be especially monitored with care to ensure the wetland is conserved.

Study conducted by the International City Management Association for the Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. ; Bibliography: p. 349-350. ; Mode of access: Internet.