Heavy Metals in the Environment (TRACE METALS IN THE ENVIRONMENT) - Hardcover

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Environmental pollution with toxic metals has become a global phenomenon. Because of the growing apprehension about the potential effects of the metallic contaminants on various fauna and flora, the research on fundamental, applied and health aspects of trace metals in the environment has mushroomed to the point that it has become difficult to keep track of recent developments in particular fields. This book is the first volume of a new series Trace Metals in the Environment and provides a current overview of heavy metals in water, air and soil. The book begins with an overview of the origins of metals as a result of the atmosphere and gives a breakdown of the deposits on European land surfaces. The effect of atmospheric deposition and acidification is detailed with respect to its impact on soil plant interactions and changes in the soil composition in general. The occurrence and impact of metals in aquatic systems and their effects on marine life is well reviewed with examples being drawn from metals in some Chinese rivers as well as the North Sea.

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