Acid in the Environment : Lessons Learned and Future Prospects

Acid in the Environment : Lessons Learned and Future Prospects

Author
Gerald R. Visgilio, Diana M. Whitelaw
Publication Year
2007
Publisher
Springer
Language
English
Document Type
Book
Faculty / Subject Heading
Environmental Science

This book is the result of a conference held biannually at the Goodwin-Niering Center for Conservation Biology and Environmental Studies at Connecticut College.is a collection of essays that blends the research findings and the policy analyses of individuals from different academic disciplines with the positions advanced by representatives of NGOs. Acid in the Environment: Lessons Learned and Future Prospects presents a broad approach to the study of acid deposition, exposing readers with a scientific background to significant policy issues and those with a policy orientation to important ecological impacts. The book raises important questions that will serve as a springboard for discussion between diverse groups of teachers and students, concerned citizens and legislators, and scientists and policy makers.


Keywords: Earth and environmental science / Greenhouse Gas / Greenhouse Gases / Acid emissions / Acid rain / Conservation / Ecosystem / Ecosystems / Emissions / Environment / Environmental policy / Organization / Pollution / Production / Air pollution and air quality / Terrestrial pollution