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Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships, 8/e
Eldon Enger, Delta College
Bradley F. Smith, Western Washington University
Regulating Hazardous Materials

Chapter Outline


Hazardous and Toxic Materials in Our Environment

Hazardous and Toxic Substances--Some Definitions

Defining Hazardous Waste

Issues Involved in Setting Regulations

    Identification of Hazardous and Toxic Materials

Environmental Close-Up: Exposure to Toxins

    Setting Exposure Limits

    Acute and Chronic Toxicity

    Synergism

    Persistent and Nonpersistent Pollutants

Environmental Problems Caused by Hazardous Wastes

Health Risks Associated with Hazardous Wastes

Hazardous-Waste Dumps--A Legacy of Abuse

Global Perspective: Lead and Mercury Poisoning

Environmental Close-up: Computers--A Hazardous Waste

    Toxic Chemical Releases

Managing Hazardous Waste

    Pollution Prevention

    Waste Minimization

    Recycling of Wastes

    Treatment of Wastes

    Land Disposal

Hazardous-Waste Management Choices

    International Trade in Hazardous Wastes

Global Perspective: Hazardous Wastes and Toxic Materials in China

    Hazardous-Waste Program Evaluation

Issues & Analysis: Love Canal








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