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Focuses on the instruments and tools currently available to the environmental manager. A theoretical background to the instruments is given together with an overview of those instruments that are in common use today, with particular attention to the physical, economic, legislative and communication instruments.

This book will serve as an useful companion to the students of MBA, BBA, BE, B.Sc. Course of all Universities Researches, Teachers, Industrialist, Planner and the Public at large. The environmental issue is the buzzword today, all over the world. News papers invariably print reports about environmental issues like global warming, pollution of life supporting system such as air, water and land, water conservation, wild life protection, energy conservation loss of biodiversity, dams and rehabilitation of displaced persons and many others which affect the human beings and animals. Environment i

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- A Study on Structure and Governance of Ecosystem Services of Bulgarian Farms -- Abstract -- Introduction -- 1. Methods and Data -- 2. Type and Amount of Farms' Ecosystem Services -- 3. Dominating Mechanisms of Management of Farms' Ecosystem Services -- 4. Private, Collective and Market Modes -- 5. Providing Outside Access to the Territory of the Farm -- 6. Efficiency and Importance of Farms' Ecosystem Services Provision -- 7. Factors in the Governance of Agro-Ecosystem Services -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Reexamining Competitiveness of Bulgarian Farms -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Methodology -- The Level of Competitiveness of Bulgarian Farms -- Level of Competitiveness of Farms with Different Specializations -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Distribution and Composition of Metallic Mining Solid Wastes in the Central Mexico Region, and the Need for Adequate Environmental Management -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Importance of Mining in Mexico -- Mining Wastes -- Mine Tailing Deposits in Mexico -- Information Availability about Mine Tailing Deposits in Mexico -- Mexican Normativity relation to Mining Wastes -- Metallic Mining Production in Central México Region -- Metal Mines in the Central México Region -- Classification of Metal Mines in the Central México Region -- Status of Metal Mines in Central México Region -- Mine Tailing Deposits in the Central México Region -- Mine Tailing Amounts in the Central México Region -- Characterization of Mine Tailing in the Central México Region -- Conclusion -- References -- Biographical Sketch -- Chapter 4 -- Mining Waste Management Alternatives, Biological Monitoring and Bioremediation Strategies -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Mining Waste -- Impacts of Heavy Metals on the Environment and Human Health.

chapter EC1.1 Foundations in environmental management -- chapter EC1.2 Environmental management systems -- chapter EC1.3 Environmental impact assessments -- chapter EC1.4 Control of emissions to air -- chapter EC1.5 Control of contamination of water sources -- chapter EC1.6 Control of waste and land use -- chapter EC1.7 Sources and use of energy and energy efficiency -- chapter EC1.8 Control of environmental noise -- chapter EC1.9 Planning for and dealing with environmental emergencies -- chapter Answering NEBOSH type exam questions.

Computer-Based Environmental Management; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction; Part I Setting the Scene: Diversity of Environmental Modeling; 1 Tour d'horizon: from Conceptual Modeling to Computer Simulations; 2 Environmental Models: Dynamic Processes; 3 Environmental Models: Spatial Interactions; Part II Integrated Models; 4 Multi-paradigm Modeling; 5 Concepts: Hybrid Petri Nets; 6 Case Studies: Hybrid Systems in Ecology; 7 Applications: Environmental Impact Assessment; Part III The Big Picture: Environmental Management; 8 Scenario Analysis and Optimization.

Environmental Science for Environmental Management has quickly established itself as the leading introduction to environmental science, demonstrating how a more environmental science can create an effective approach to environmental management on different spatial scales. Since publication of the first edition, environmentalism has become an increasing concern on the global political agenda. Following the Rio Conference and meetings on population, social justice, women, urban settlement and oceans, civil society has increasingly promoted the cause of a more radical agenda, ranging from rights

"The book provides the reader a deeper understanding on environmental management and concerns regarding sustainability of the planet. In explaining the issues, "nexus" between issues is emphasized that is generally missed in most of the books with examples and visuals"--

Part 1. Overview. Introduction to environmental issues -- Environmental regulations -- International environmental regulations -- ISO 14000 -- Multimedia concerns -- Classification and sources of pollutants -- Effects of pollutants -- Measurement methods -- Part 2. Air. Air pollution control equipment -- Atmospheric dispersion modeling -- Climate change and global warming -- Indoor air quality -- Vapor intrusion -- Air toxics -- Part 3. Water. Water chemistry -- Safe drinking water -- Desalination -- Municipal wastewater treatment -- Industrial wastewater management -- Dispersion modeling in water systems -- Water conservation -- Water toxics -- Part 4. Solid Waste. Municipal waste management -- Industrial waste management -- Hospital waste management -- Nuclear waste management -- Superfund -- Asbestos -- Metals -- Part 5. Pollution Prevention. The pollution prevention concept -- Pollution prevention applications -- Sustainability -- Green chemistry and green engineering -- Industrial ecology -- Architecture in the environment -- Part 6. Environmental Risk. Introduction to environmental risk assessment -- Health risk assessment -- Hazard risk assessment -- Non-technical risk -- Public perception of risk -- Risk communication -- Part 7. Energy Considerations. Energy resources -- Energy conservation -- Energy conservation applications -- Heat transfer and heat exchanger principles -- Thermodynamics: Energy, entropy, exergy -- Energy -- Environmental interactions -- Part 8. Other Areas of Interest. The EPA dilemma -- Electromagnetic fields -- Noise pollution -- Used oil -- Underground storage tanks -- Environmental audits -- Economics -- Nanotechnology concerns -- Acid rain -- Training options -- Legal issues -- Environmental ethical considerations -- Environmental justice.

Preface -- Contents -- 1 Introduction to Intelligence Techniques in Environmental Management -- Abstract -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Environmental Management -- 1.2.1 Carbon Management -- 1.2.2 Soil Degradation and Management -- 1.2.3 Disaster Response and Management -- 1.2.4 Solid Waste Management -- 1.2.5 Wastewater Management -- 1.2.6 Water Resources Management -- 1.2.7 Sustainable Transportation -- 1.2.8 Hazardous Waste Management -- 1.2.9 Air Quality Management -- 1.2.10 Energy Management -- 1.3 Intelligent Systems Classification -- 1.3.1 Particle Swarm Optimization

Environmental management is a wide, expanding, and rapidly evolving field, affecting everyone from individual citizens to businesses; governments to international agencies. Indisputably, it plays a crucial role in the quest for sustainable development. This comprehensively updated second edition explores the nature and role of environmental management, covering key principles, practices, tools, strategies and policies, offers a thorough yet understandable introduction, and points to further in-depth coverage. Among the key themes covered are: sustainable development proactive approaches the precautionary principle the 'polluter pays' principle the need for humans to be less vulnerable and more adaptable. Reflecting the expansion and evolution of the field, this revised edition focuses strongly on sustainable development. There has been extensive restructuring to ensure the book is accessible to those unfamiliar with environmental management and it now includes greater coverage of topics including key resources under stress, environmental management tools, climate change and urban environmental management. With rapid expansion and development of the subject it is easy for those embarking on a course of study to become disorientated, but with its well-structured coverage, effective illustrations, and foundation for further, more-focused interest, this book is easily accessible to all.

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Author's Profile -- Table of Contents -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Purpose -- 1.2 Contents -- 1.3 Background -- 1.4 Environmental Ethic -- Chapter 2 Fundamentals -- 2.1 Acronyms -- 2.1.1 Commonly Used Acronyms -- 2.1.2 Audits -- 2.1.3 Citizen's Suit -- 2.2 U.S. Code -- 2.3 Code of Federal Regulations -- 2.3.1 Codification of Federal Regulation -- 2.3.2 Congressional Record -- 2.3.3 Effluent Guidelines -- 2.3.4 Enforcement -- 2.3.5 Environmental Investigation -- 2.3.6 Executive Orders -- 2.3.7 Federal Register -- 2.3.8 Freedom of Information -- 2.3.9 Legislative History -- 2.4 Public Laws -- 2.4.1 Permits -- 2.5 Regulations -- 2.5.1 Risk Assessment -- Chapter 3 Assessments and Impacts -- 3.1 The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 -- 3.2 Farmland Protection Policy Act of 1991 -- 3.3 Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions -- Chapter 4 Water -- 4.1 Surface Fresh Water -- 4.2 Non-Indigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 -- 4.3 National Invasive Species Act of 1996 -- 4.4 Ground Water -- 4.4.1 Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 -- 4.5 Marine Water -- 4.5.1 Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 197 (MPRSA) -- 4.6 Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) -- 4.6.1 Annex 1-Prevention of Pollution by Oil -- 4.6.2 Annex 2-Prevention of Bulk Hazmat Pollution -- 4.6.3 Annex 3-Prevention of Containerized Hazmat Pollution -- 4.6.4 Annex 4-Prevention of Pollution by Sewage -- 4.6.5 Annex 5-Prevention of Pollution by Garbage -- 4.7 Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) of 1980 -- Chapter 5 Air -- 5.1 Clean Air Act of 1970 (CAA) -- 5.2 Asbestos -- 5.3 Other Sections of the Clean Air Act -- 5.4 Air Glossary -- Chapter 6 Land -- 6.1 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)