Pollution Abstracts

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Pollution Abstracts (1970-present), from Cambridge Scientific Abstracts,
provides information on scientific research and government policies in a
single resource. Including coverage of journal literature, conference
proceedings, and hard-to-find documents, this NISC DISC provides fast
access to the environmental information necessary to resolve day-to-day
problems, ensure compliance, and handle emergency situations effectively.
Topics are covered from the standpoints of atmosphere, emissions,
mathematical models, effects on people and animals, and environmental
action in response to global pollution issues.

Pollution Abstracts is the leading resource for environmental engineers and
scientists, hydrogeologists, geologists, chemists, industrial engineers
and hygienists, corporate regulatory affairs managers, waste managers, and
government officials concerned with pollution. 11,000 abstracts are added
per year.

Topics (abridged)

- air, marine, and freshwater pollution
- detection, monitoring, and analysis of pollution
- toxicology of pesticides
- point and nonpoint pollution
- effects of oil spills
- industrial and municipal disposal of sludge, hazardous wastes,
  and refuse
- sewage and wastewater treatment
- heavy metals
- agricultural chemicals
- noise pollution
- radiation
- environmental action
- toxicology and health

Coverage: 1970-present

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