Pesticides in the Natural Environment - Sources, Health Risks, and Remediation (Paperback)

Pesticides in the Natural Environment: Sources, Health Risks, and Remediation presents the direct and indirect impacts of the use of pesticides on the environment, human health, and agriculture. The book explores sustainable alternatives to pesticide use, along with policies for regulations and remediation techniques. Bridging the gap between regulations and the tangible environmental threat, the book proposes practical solutions while also providing important context on the hazards of pesticides. It highlights the influence on climate change, offering a holistic perspective for researchers in environmental science, policymakers, and land managers. The book introduces pesticides and their applications, then goes on to cover their impact on various ecosystems in the natural environment. Health risks are covered, followed by various remediation techniques, such as biological processes, phytoremediation, and chemical treatments.

General

Imprint:	Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2022
First published:	2022
Editors:	Pardeep Singh • Suruchi Singh • Mika Sillanpaa
Dimensions:	235 x 191 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	616
ISBN-13:	978-0-323-90489-6
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Biochemistry > Toxicology (non-medical) Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > Environmental factors
LSN:	0-323-90489-0
Barcode:	9780323904896

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