The Toxicology and Biochemistry of Insecticides

The Toxicology and Biochemistry of Insecticides
Author: Simon J. Yu
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2011-03-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1420059769

The first book in two decades to address this multi-faceted field, The Toxicology and Biochemistry of Insecticides provides the most up-to-date information on insecticide classification, formulation, mode of action, resistance, metabolism, environmental fate, and regulatory legislation. The book draws on the author's groundbreaking research

Marine Mammals Ashore

Marine Mammals Ashore
Author: Joseph R. Geraci
Publisher: National Aquarium in Baltimore
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2005
Genre: Marine mammals
ISBN: 0977460908

Comprehensive manual for understanding and carrying out marine mammal rescue activities for stranded seals, manatees, dolphins, whales, or sea otters.

An Explanatory Guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

An Explanatory Guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
Author: Ruth Mackenzie
Publisher: IUCN
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2003
Genre: Biodiversity conservation
ISBN: 2831706718

This guide has been prepared by the IUCN Environmental Law Programme and the Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development (FIELD), in cooperation with the World Resources Institute (WRI). The main goal of the guide is to facilitate the understanding of the obligations of Parties to the Protocol, by providing an information base on the content and origin of the Protocol provisions, accessible to the non-specialist and useful for those who will be involved in the development and implementation of national safety frameworks.

Abandoned Mine Site Characterization and Cleanup Handbook

Abandoned Mine Site Characterization and Cleanup Handbook
Author: Nick Cato
Publisher:
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780756730352

This Handbook has been developed by the EPA as a resource for project managers working on addressing the environmental concerns posed by inactive mines and mineral processing sites. This is not policy or guidance, but a compendium of info. gained during many years of experience on mine site cleanup projects. Chapters: Overview of Mining and Mineral Processing Operations; Environmental Impacts from Mining; Setting Goals and Measuring Success; Community Involve. at Mining Waste Sites; Scoping Studies of Mining and Mineral Processing Impact Areas; Sampling and Analysis of Impacted Areas; Scoping and Conducting Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessments at Superfund Mind Waste Sites; Site Mgmt. Strategies; and Remediation and Cleanup Options.