The authors indicate that air pollution is a major source of health problems. The nair men are described as being polite and wellmannered in old sources, and nearly all historical descriptions describe them as arrogant. Whilst originally intended as an introductory reference work for professionals within the field, the book has been widely adopted for teaching purposes at the undergraduate. Popular pollution books meet your next favorite book. Department of natural resources, department of nuclear safety, environmental protection agency, and the pollution control board. Pollution potential of municipal waste water of ludhiana, punjab, indian journal of ecology, 12 1, 1 7. In part a of this bibliography i present a list of more than 400 references of papers on light pollution appeared on international scientific magazines and other publications of interest on this field.
Known for its detailed development and application of equations, the text emphasizes an understanding of the relationship between sources and control of air pollution, rather than being a simple handbook on the subject. Malabar english period 18001900 the position of nairs in the caste and ruling structures of medieval kerala is a very peculiar one, and this resulted in so many anthropological studies into it. Catalogue record for this book is available from the library of congress. This subject is mainly useful for civil engineering and environmental engineering students. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted. May 20, 2009 the earliest reference to nairs comes from the greek ambassador megasthenes. They insist that it causes environmentally induced inflammation oxidative stress, and each year millions of people are exposed to levels of air pollution above promulgated safety standards. Diesel engines, cigarette smoke, and even air fresheners are among the causes of. A truly classic air pollution text, this book is suitable for a variety of engineers and scientists who wish to gain an introduction to the field of air pollution. Sources on nair women are scant and were written by men, and these primarily comment on their beauty.
Fundamentals of air pollution is an important and widely used textbook in the environmental science and engineering community. These people lived, and continue to live, in the area which is now the indian state of kerala. Nitrogen dioxide levels estimated from land use regression models several years. Smoke belching from the exhausts of lorries and buses is a familiar sight, but did you know that the.
Sold and distributed in north, central and south america by kluweq academic publishers. Ap 42 compilation of air pollutant emission factors. Water pollutants include chemical contamination from waste sites, chemical wastes from industrial discharges, heavy metals such as mercury and lead, sewage waste, food processing waste, fertilizers and pesticides. Dec 31, 2004 air pollution improving our environment green, jen on. In his accounts of ancient india, he refers to the nayars of malabar and the kingdom of chera. Air pollution a simple introduction to its causes and. Proceedings of the international workshop, bilthoven, december 1216, 1977 organised by the national institute of public health, bilthoven, the netherlands and cosponsored by the world health organization. Daytoday reference on topics including plant location and layout. Its effects can range from higher disease risks to rising temperatures.
The decline of nair dominance society and politics in. Air pollution a simple introduction to its causes and effects. The geological zone between the land surface and subsurface groundwater consists of unsaturated material and is known as the vadose zone. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 273k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. Soot, smoke, mold, pollen, methane, and carbon dioxide are a just few examples of common pollutants. Researchers role is to make this adaptation easier, to prepare humankind to the new circumstances and challenges, to trace. Consequences of air pollution co 2 is a good transmitter of sunlight, but it also partially restricts infrared radiation going back from the earth into space, which produces the socalled greenhouse effect that prevents a drastic. The scope of the book ranges from the sources of pollutants and their. Diffuse pollution an introduction to the problems and solutions. Air lets our living planet breatheits the mixture of gases that fills the atmosphere, giving life to the plants and animals that make earth such a vibrant place. Air pollution control engineering air pollution control engineering. Login to enjoy the indias leading online book store sapnaonline discount sales on your favourite author anita nair books, with free delivery. This book explores the vitality and complexity of plastic. Fate of pesticides and chemicals in the environment.
Air pollution reference measurement methods and systems. Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial wastes. Water pollutants include chemical contamination from waste sites, chemical wastes from industrial discharges, heavy metals such as mercury and lead, sewage waste, food processing waste. Although the climate of the earth is continually changing from the very beginning, anthropogenic effects, the pollution of the air by combustion and industrial activities make it change so quickly that the adaptation is very difficult for all living organisms. A book and dvd 2005 covering the nature, causes and the significance of diffuse pollution of both urban and rural origin. Pdf air quality is affected by many types of pollutants that are emitted from various sources, including stationary and mobile. Water pollution occurs when water is contaminated with chemicals and foreign substances that are harmful to humans, plants and animals. This thoroughly revised fifth edition of fundamentals of air pollution has been updated throughout and remains the most complete text available, offering a stronger systems perspective and more coverage of international issues relating to air pollution. This site explains what the following state agencies do.
As a result, the health effects from air pollution are severe. I list in part b some books and papers on related fields which may be usefull for people working on light pollution. List of books and articles about water pollution online. The book examines vehicles as a source of air pollution and addresses the quantitative analysis of engine exhaust emissions. Air pollution is the greatest threat to our health in the future.
This book assesses pollution from an international perspective, including air and water pollution, global warming, energy, solid and hazardous waste, and pollution at home. Causes, effects and control is the fourth edition of a bestselling introductory level book dealing with chemical and radioactive pollution in its broadest sense. This book covers principles and practices of air pollution such as sampling, analysis and control. Best management practices to tackle the problems are examined as are the ways in which the adoption of such practices may be brought about. Dear customer, if you wish to purchase more than 5 copies or in bulk, please contact our. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
European guide on air pollution source apportionment with receptor models. Isbn 1402024 126 hb isbn 1402024 4 e book published by kluwer academic publishers, p. Environmental pollution controlenvironmental engineering. Both the sources and impacts of pollution are addressed, as well as governmental, corporate, and personal responsibility for pollution, and pollution prevention is emphasized throughout. The material politics of plastic edited by jennifer gabrys, gay hawkins and mike michael 2014. It also deals with the types, origins, sources, atmospheric movements and effects of air pollution. Researchers role is to make this adaptation easier, to prepare humankind to the new circumstances and challenges, to trace and predict.
Air pollution improving our environment hardcover december 31, 2004 by jen green author visit amazons jen green page. Its an interdisciplinary collection focused on how the presence and recalcitrance of plastic reveals the relational exchanges across human and synthetic materialities. Land pollution is the degradation of the earths land surface through misuse of the soil by poor agricultural practices, mineral exploitation, industrial waste dumping, and. I collect in part c a list of first articles 48 published on. Air pollution deaths are far greater than previously supposed according to a new study by the international energy agency. Environmental pollution, types, causes, impact and. About the book this book tells the story of how a longstanding matrilineal society, in which women provided the reference point for the control of property, began to crumble in the late nineteenth century, eaten away by the demands of a modernized state and ridiculed by foreign missionaries and hindu critics from elsewhere. Office for official publications of the european union. The nair include several castes and many subdivisions, not all of whom historically bore the name nair. The decline of nair dominance society and politics in kerala. Environment pollution is a widereaching problem and it is likely to influence the health of human populations is great.
Balakrishnan k et al addressing the burden of disease attributable to air pollution in india. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Sep 10, 2005 saint sri chatampi swamikal during the first half of 20th century wrote a book named prachena that he claims that he had found some reference in tamil books about nair caste orgin. The scope of the book ranges from the sources of pollutants and their environmental behaviour, to their effects on human and nonhuman receptors, to the technologies and strategies available for control. This book was a great resource for an assignment on plastic pollution affecting the oceans. Whiteway the ruling and military race was the nair caste, who like all inhabitants of malabar except the brahmans, ranked socially as sudras, the lowest of the four great divisions, because they were converts and not hindus born. It also had good pictures showing how plastic hurts animals. Broadly speaking, air is almost entirely made up of two gases 78 percent nitrogen and 21 percent oxygen, with a few other gases such as carbon dioxide and argon present in much. In this post, we are providing air pollution books pdf, textbooks and reference books for free download. Factories with chimneys throwing out smoke into the air are not the only sources of this air pollution. The major sources of air pollution are transportation engines, power and heat generation, industrial processes, and the burning of solid waste.
Air pollution is a mix of particles and gases that can reach harmful concentrations both outside and indoors. Water quality and treatment, a hand book of public water supples. However the earlier origin of the nair caste is uncertain and several alternate and sometimes conflicting theories exist. Books by anita nair, anita nair books online india, anita. Isbn 9781590200841 us aqueous wastes from petroleum and petrochemical plants. Polluted land may be defined as land within or upon which substances are present at concentrations that may cause harm to the health of humans or any other. Subsequent chapters discuss particulate matter from engines and coalfired power plants as a major pollutant, as well as emission control techniques using various after treatment systems. This paper provides the insight view about the affects of environment pollution in the perspective of air pollution, water and land soil waste pollution on human by diseases and problems, animals and trees plants. Suggested references are listed at the end of this chapter.
It provides links, addresses, phone and fax numbers, as well as email addresses for each agency. On kiriyathil nairs and nair aristocracy posted by maddy labels. I learned a lot of information about types of plastic pollution, how it gets into our oceans, and how it affects different sea life. We use cookies to offer you a better experience, personalize content, tailor advertising, provide social media features, and better understand the use of our services. The pollution problem is intimately connected to landuse and transportation, including. Industrial pollution in the united states industry is the greatest source of pollution, accounting for more than half the volume of all water pollution and for the most deadly pollutants.
Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. Fate of pesticides and chemicals in the environment none schnoor lj. The clean breathing institute air pollution reference list. A practical guide for interpreting satellite and radar. The authors clearly explained about air pollution by using simple language. Kirkothmer encyclopedia of chemical technology, chapter. Air pollution to air ports include extended shelves.
There is a completely new chapter on clean technologies and industrial ecology, reflecting the growing importance of pollution prevention as opposed to endofpipe solutions. The earliest reference to nairs comes from the greek ambassador megasthenes. Reference type reference title journal author citation progress report year document sources. The presence in the air of any air pollutant that reduces air quality enough to threaten the health and welfare or people, plants, and animals, to adversely affect materials and structures, andor to interfere with the enjoyment of life and property. Uk air pollution linked to 40,000 early deaths a year by michelle roberts, bbc news, february 23, 2016. Research project publication details deeprooted poplar.
Air pollution, facts and information national geographic. The obvious pollution occurring in many places worst of all, in the planned societies has encouraged the growth of the environmental movement, which, however, as shown in previous chapters, has an agenda that goes far beyond cleanup and beautification, far beyond the stewardship of nature that is commanded by ancient religious tradition. List of books and articles about air pollution online. Churbe,dilip t gaikwad,meenambika nair,neelima rajesh nemade and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Discusses laws and regulations regarding air pollution, and lists pertinent organizations.
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