Main description:

Ecotoxicology and Chemistry Applications in Environmental Management describes how to set up an integrated, holistic approach to addressing ecotoxicological problems. It provides detailed explanations in answer to questions like "Why is it necessary to apply an integrated approach?" and "How does one apply an integrated environmental management approach?"

Highlighted topics of the book include

Environmental chemical calculations
QSAR estimation methods
Toxic substance interference with other environmental problems
Using diagnostic ecological subdisciplines for solutions
Cleaner production methods and technologies
Environmental risk assessment

Addressing one of the most difficult tasks today, this book provides a much-needed holistic view for translating scientific knowledge and research results into effective environmental management measures. Rooted in a seven-step method, it integrates examination and quantification of an environmental problem and describes the use of ecological diagnostic tools to develop a diagnosis for ecosystem health. It also presents methods for choosing and using solutions or combinations of solutions to tackle problems.

Contents:

Application of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Chemistry in Holistic, Integrated Environmental Management. Sources of Toxic Substance Pollution. Properties of Toxic Substances. Estimation of Ecotoxicological Parameters. Global Element Cycles. Toxic Substances in the Environment. Calculations of Reactions and Equilibrium. Environmental Risk Assessment. Application of Ecological Models in Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology. Ecological Indicators and Ecosystem Services as Diagnostic Tools in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Chemistry. Application of Environmental Technology in Environmental Management. Application of Ecotechnology/Ecological Engineering in Environmental Management. Application of Cleaner Production in Environmental Management. Implementation of Integrated Environmental Management to Solve Toxic Substance Pollution Problems. Summary and Conclusions.