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Toxics A to Z by John Harte,Cheryl Holdren,Richard Schneider,Christine Shirley Pdf
Toxics A to Z features and alphabetical listing of over 100 toxics, identifying . . . What they are How they are measured Where they are found The symptoms of exposure What their known risks are How we can lessen or avoid those risks An easy-to-use Cross-Reference Guide to help readers identify toxics in 18 major groups, including indoor and outdoor air pollutants, household items, and lawn and garden products A glossary of terms, explanation of abbreviations, and listing of sources for further help and information
The Melaleuca Wellness Guide by Richard M. Barry Pdf
Recommended uses for Melaleuca products based on research and the clinical experiences of health care professionals and veterinarians and proven household solutions recommended by people who use Melaleuca products every day. • Over 200 health conditions with remedies and prevention strategies based on research and the clinical experiences of health care professionals. • Over 150 home care problems with solutions recommended by people who use Melaleuca products every day. • Over 215 ailments common to dogs, cats, horses, and farm animals with remedies recommended by veterinarians, farmers, ranchers, and horse and pet lovers. • Inspiring chapter on the history of Melaleuca, Inc. and founder and CEO, Frank L. VanderSloot. • Chapter on Melaleuca alternifolia oil with a comprehensive list of research articles. • Chapters on nutritional supplements, grape seed extract, heart health, digestive health, immune system, depression, glucosamine, prostate health, menopause, vision, urinary tract infections, and head lice. • Chapter on the health effects of toxic chemicals in household products. • A useful Products Index that references the various applications for Melaleuca products ... Plus much more!
Author : David Johnston,Kim Master Publisher : New Society Publishers Page : 412 pages File Size : 43,8 Mb Release : 2004-10-01 Category : House & Home ISBN : 9781550923872
An encyclopedic how-to of all you need to make your home green Whether because of changing lifestyles or simply because houses are becoming outdated, millions of North Americans are renovating their homes every year, spending more money annually on renovation than on new home construction. But renovations can be fraught with unintended consequences like indoor air pollution. How do you remodel in a healthy, environmentally friendly way? Green Remodeling is a comprehensive guide. It first points out the advantages of remodeling. Buildings are responsible for 40% of worldwide energy flow and material use; so how you remodel can make a difference. Upgrading furnaces, cabinets and toilets means less fossil fuel pollution, reduced resource depletion, and fewer health risks. Green remodeling is more energy-efficient, more resource-conserving, healthier for occupants and more affordable to create, operate and maintain. The book then discusses simple green renovation solutions for homeowners, focusing on key aspects of the building including foundations, framing, plumbing, windows, heating and finishes. Room by room, it outlines the intricate connections that make the house work as a system. For example, how new windows may affect the structure and mechanical systems of the rooms below, the health of the family, and the future of old-growth forests. Then, in an easy-to-read format complete with checklists, personal stories, expert insights and an extensive resource list, it covers easy ways to save energy, conserve natural resources, and protect the health of loved ones. Addressing all climates, this is a perfect resource for conventional homeowners, as well as architects and remodeling contractors.
Ever wondered why some people are ill in ways doctors seem unable to diagnose? Dr. Marilyn Chernoff's research makes it clear toxic contamination may be what is affecting us.
Analytical Methods for Toxics Determination by Marcello Locatelli,Dora Melucci,Clinio Locatelli Pdf
The purpose of this volume is to show how in this area the technology, creativity and inventiveness are the basis of new and encouraging results not only in the environmental field but also in the monitoring of xenobiotics of organic and inorganic origin in complex matrices. The final objective will always be on determining the fundamental parameters of interest to set up an analytical procedure, such as precision and trueness (that together give accuracy), the limits of detection and quantification, selectivity, and especially sensitivity, or attempting to increase this
Biomanagement of Metal-Contaminated Soils by Mohammad Saghir Khan,Almas Zaidi,Reeta Goel,Javed Musarrat Pdf
Heavy-metal contamination is one of the world's major environmental problems, posing significant risks to agro-ecosystems. Conventional technologies employed for heavy-metal remediation have often been expensive and disruptive. This book provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art coverage of the natural, sustainable alternatives that use a wide range of biological materials in the removal/detoxification of heavy metals, consequently leading to the improvement of crops in these soils. Novel, environmentally friendly and inexpensive solutions are presented based on a sound understanding of metal contamination and the roles of plants and microbes in the management of these toxic soils. Written by worldwide experts, the book provides not only the necessary scientific background but also addresses the challenging questions that require special attention in order to better understand metal toxicity in soils and its management through bioremediation.
Author : Richard P. Pohanish Publisher : William Andrew Page : 3000 pages File Size : 42,8 Mb Release : 2008-01-10 Category : Medical ISBN : 9780815519041
Sittig's Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens by Richard P. Pohanish Pdf
For more than a quarter century, Sittig's Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens has proven to be among the most reliable, easy-to-use and essential reference works on hazardous materials. Sittig's 5th Edition remains the lone comprehensive work providing a vast array of critical information on the 2,100 most heavily used, transported, and regulated chemical substances of both occupational and environmental concern. Information is the most vital resource anyone can have when dealing with potential hazardous substance accidents or acts of terror. Sittig's provides extensive data for each of the 2,100 chemicals in a uniform format, enabling fast and accurate decisions in any situation. The chemicals are presented alphabetically and classified as a carcinogen, hazardous substance, hazardous waste, or toxic pollutant. This new edition contains extensively expanded information in all 28 fields for each chemical (see table of contents) and has been updated to keep pace with world events. Chemicals classified as WMD have been included in the new edition as has more information frequently queried by first responders and frontline industrial safety personnel. *Includes and references European chemical identifiers and regulations. *The only single source reference that provides such in-depth information for each chemical. *The two volume set is designed for fast and accurate decision making in any situation.
Everyday exposures to common chemicals found in homes, schools, and workplaces are having devastating long-term and inter-generational consequences on human health. At the same time, the risks associated with these exposures (and the burdens of managing them) rest disproportionately on the shoulders of women. Written by leading researchers in science, law, and public policy, the chapters in Our Chemical Selves critically examine the system that manufactures the chemicals as well as the social, political, and gender relations that enable harmful chemicals to continue being produced and consumed. This book demonstrates the urgent need to revise existing approaches to the regulation of toxic substances in Canada.
Nanotoxicology for Agricultural and Environmental Applications by Mahendra Rai,Indarchand Gupta Pdf
Published as part of Elsevier’s series, Nanobiotechnology for Plant Protection, Nanotoxicology for Agricultural and Environmental Applications provides an introduction to nanotechnology and its applications in agriculture and the environment.Divided into five parts, this book addresses nanotechnology and regulations, nanotoxicity, nanotoxicity to agriculture and food, nanotoxicity to the environment, and risk management measures to avoid exposure.Students, practitioners, and researchers working in plant science, agricultural science, nanoscience, and environmental chemistry alike will benefit from this necessary reference. Highlights the factors contributing to toxic effects of nanoparticles, including shape, size, structure, surface charge, and dosage Explores the mode of action and entry of nanoparticles, methods of toxicity evaluation, and the associated challenges Describes recent developments in nanotoxicity to soil ecosystems, crop plants, and food systems Emphasizes the impact of nanoparticles and their detoxification by plants on the nutritional quality of food and plants Discusses the impact of toxicity of nanoparticles released in air, soil, and water and methods to reduce their effects
A widely respected ecological scientist and activist draws on the poet's image and his own environmental research to demonstrate the many interconnections among the world's ecosystems. John Harte takes us from Alaskan salmon runs and the Florida everglades to South Pacific coral reefs and the bleak Tibetan plateau. The result is that rare book that bridges the cultures of science and art. Lyrical, vivid portraits of natural wonders and the threats to them are combined with precise scientific accounts of natural processes and their disturbances. The Green Fuse will show nonscientists the fascination of ecological detective work and renew scientists' love for the beauty of the world under their microscopes. Harte's stories illuminate, without sermonizing, the damage to natural systems brought about by technological hubris and calculated political ruthlessness. "The green fuse" symbolizes the basic unity behind natural diversity. But a fuse may also be the weak link in an overloaded system or the slow burning wick on an ecological bomb. As The Green Fuse reminds us, the energies that created human liberation from nature can also be those that lead to the human destruction of nature. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1993.
