The growing scarcity of potable water supplies is among the most important issues facing
many cities, in particular those using single sources of water that are climate dependent …

Despite the many touted benefits of nanomaterials, concerns remain about their possible
environmental, health, and safety (EHS) risks in terms of their toxicity, long‐term …

The communication of information about natural hazard risks to the public is a difficult task
for decision makers. Research suggests that newer forms of technology present useful …

A comprehensive dictionary of environmental economics, compiled by leading academics in
the field. Each expression or phrase is explained clearly in non-technical language, with …

For 30 years, more attention and resources have been expended on dissecting problems
(risk assessment) than on evaluating actual solutions that reduce risks. The basic dogma …

This report compares cancer classification systems, health risk assessment approaches, and
procedures used for establishing occupational exposure limits (OELs), in various European …

The long-term management of the large volumes of solid wastes produced during mining
and minerals processing represents a significant challenge to these resource-based …

What assistance can be provided to disadvantaged youngsters to help them conquer the
many challenges they face while growing up? At-Risk Children & Youth: Resiliency …

Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is now 44 years old (beginning on 1 January 1970
when President Richard Nixon signed the National Environmental Policy Act in the USA) …

Publisher Summary The Europe sediment risk assessment deals with the ecological risks of
contaminated sediments. This chapter discusses two management goals for ecological risk …