Chemistry and the Environment: Proceedings of a Regional Symposium, Brisbane, 1989
Synopsis
This book is comprised of the papers presented at a Symposium on Chemistry and the Enviroment held during the Chemistry International Conference in Brisbane, Australia from 1 to 2 September 1989. The Symposium sought to bring together eminent scientists to identify and discuss major environmental issues of consequence to the AsiaPacific region having a direct association with chemistry.
Chapters
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Foreword
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Introduction
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Interactive Processes in the Atmospheric Environment
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The International Geochemical Mapping Project-A Contribution to Environmental Studies
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Photosynthesis and the Greenhouse Effect
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The Greenhouse Effect: Global and Australian Perspective
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The Atmospheric Impact of Expanded Coal Utilisation
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Ozone Puzzles-Will a Hole Occur Outside Polar Regions?
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Tropical Atmospheric Acidity: What Now and Where to?
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The Role of Trace Elements and Free Radicals in the Prevention of Disease
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N-Oxides and Nitrosamines: Their Environmental Implications
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Pesticides-Handling and Fate
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Environmental Monitoring
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Environmental Impact of Major Chemical Accidents
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Atmospheric Modelling
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Urban Air Pollution Modelling
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Recent Trends in Environmental Management in the Asia-Pacific Region
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The International Global Atmospheric Chemistry Programme
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Chemistry and the Environment: Scope for Regional and International Cooperation
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Report on Panel Discussion "Scope for Regional and International Cooperation"
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Biographies
