Children and pollution why scientists disagree
How does pollution impact our daily quality of life? What are the effects of pollution on children's development? Why do industry and environmental experts disagree about what levels of pollutants are safe? In this clearly written book, Moore traces the debates around five key pollutants---lead...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press
2009.
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798344706719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Contents; Prologue; 1 Lead and the Roots of Environmental Controversies; 2 Mercury: Not Just a Fish Story; 3 PCBs: Another Global Pollutant; 4 Neurotoxins Influence Neurodevelopment: Organophosphorus and Carbamate Pesticides; 5 Noise: A Barrier to Children's Learning; 6 It Isn't Fair: Environmental Pollution Disasters and Community Relocations; 7 The Best Science, Values, and the Precautionary Principle to Protect Children; 8 Protect Your Family, Protect Our Planet; Afterword: A Few Remarks on Global Warming; Appendix: Understanding Two Important Statistical Concepts; Endnotes; References
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