TY  - BOOK
AU  - Montgomery, Vanessa.
TI  - Pollution: causes, prevention and control 
SN  - 9781682868126 (pbk)
U1  - 628.5 M76 23
PY  - 2019///
CY  - New York, NY, USA
PB  - Syrawood Publishing House
KW  - Pollution.
KW  - Pollution prevention
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Chapter 1 Pollution: An Introduction
Chapter 2 Types of Pollutants
Chapter 3 Air Pollution
Chapter 4 Water Pollution
Chapter 5 Noise Pollution
Chapter 6 Solid Waste Pollution
Chapter 7 Soil Pollution 
Chapter 8 Nuclear Pollution; SHS; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
N2  - Pollution refers to the presence of contaminant and harmful agents in the environment. The severity of the harm caused by a pollutant depends on its chemical nature, concentration and persistence. Such pollutants can be man-made or natural. Anthropogenic contribution to pollution is particularly significant, especially due to combustion, construction, warfare and mining. Chemical plants, nuclear waste disposal, power plants, heavy industries, etc. release a huge number of pollutants into the environment. Depending on the environment contaminated or the nature of the contaminant, pollution can be categorized into air, water, soil, noise, radioactive pollution, etc. The principal strategies for the prevention and control devices, besides others.  
This textbook provides comprehensive insights into the study of pollution. It is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts about the causes, prevention and control of pollution. It is an essential guide for both academicians and students who wish to pursue this discipline further.
ER  -