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Synopsis
The fifth edition of this monumental two-volume encyclopedia spans the entire spectrum of environmental science and engineering. Featuring expert contributors representing industry, academia, and government agencies, this reference has expanded to 87 articles on topics ranging from acid rain and air pollution to environmental law, radioactive waste, and water treatment. This broad coverage features highly specialized areas as well as many other subjects that cross traditional boundaries, reflecting the interdisciplinary skills and knowledge required by the modern environmental researcher and engineer. This is the most comprehensive, authoritative reference available to the field.