Contaminants of the Great Lakes (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)

This book reviews the globally important freshwater resource of the Great Lakes, which is currently threatened by contaminants that compromise water quality and impact its ecological and economic health. Divided into four parts, this volume covers historic, current and emerging sources of contamination from heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants to microplastics; and identifies their ecological impacts. Due to factors ranging from rapidly changing land use practices, climate change and our emerging understanding of their impact on biological, chemical and physical interactions, the effectiveness of management strategies has proven highly variable. Continued enhancements in the rate of lake recovery are required to sustain the health of the Great Lakes. Accordingly, the book also explores recent advances in contaminant detection, along with future steps forward in lake management approaches. Revealing our current knowledge gaps and providing a roadmap towards sustainable solutions, the book offers a valuable asset for scientists, managers and the public alike.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, 101
Release date:	September 2021
First published:	2020
Editors:	Jill Crossman • Chris Weisener
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	265
Edition:	1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-057876-3
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Management of land & natural resources Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > General Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > Sanitary & municipal engineering > Water supply & treatment > General Promotions
LSN:	3-03-057876-3
Barcode:	9783030578763

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