Showing papers in "Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology in 1973"
TL;DR: C R C Critical Reviews in Environmental Control: Vol.
Abstract: (1973). A review of commensal rodents and their control. C R C Critical Reviews in Environmental Control: Vol. 3, No. 1-4, pp. 405-453.
46 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discussed the problems caused when mercury was introduced into the natural environment through pollution of the air, land, and water, and discussed the effects of such pollution on the environment.
Abstract: Mercury is present in nature, as in the laboratory, in three different oxidation states. Thus mercury is commonly found as the chloride salt, calomel, it is found as the ore cinnabar, and elemental mercury is encountered, usually in the vapor state, wherever certain mercury compounds are subject to high temperatures. This paper discussed mercury in the natural environment and the problems caused when mercury was introduced into the natural environment through pollution of the air, land, and water. 585 references, 64 figures, 46 tables.
39 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the current status of the environmental and human safety aspects of nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) is discussed and a review of NTA's safety aspects is given.
Abstract: (1973). Current status of the environmental and human safety aspects of nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) C R C Critical Reviews in Environmental Control: Vol. 3, No. 1-4, pp. 375-404.
28 citations
TL;DR: The distribution of lead in the environment is altered by the activities of man, principally through its use as a fuel additive as mentioned in this paper, and it can be found principally in the roots, with little translocation to the shoot.
Abstract: The distribution of lead in the environment is altered by the activities of man, principally through its use as a fuel additive. Lead appears in automobile exhaust as halides, hydroxides, and oxides, with lesser amounts of carbonates and sulfates. Lead concentrations decrease rapidly with depth in the soil and distance downwind from a source, and show a positive correlation with traffic volume. Lead in soil is moved slowly by leaching, due to sorption and formation of insoluble compounds. Sorption of lead by soils is positively correlated with cation exchange capacity. Lead can be taken up by plant roots if in an available form, but soil sorption phenomena and precipitation prevent uptake of large amounts unless soil lead levels are extremely high. Lead can be absorbed by plant foliage but much of it is apparently in the form of a surface deposit. Lead content of plants grown in natural soils is generally less than 10 ppm d.w. When taken up by a plant, lead may be found principally in the roots, with little translocation to the shoot. Lead uptake is enhanced by low soil pH and can be reduced by liming the soil.
28 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the urbanization of tropical countries is considered as a potential source of Mosquito-borne disease problems, and the authors propose a method to deal with the problem.
Abstract: (1973). Mosquito‐borne disease problems In reply to: The urbanization of tropical countries. C R C Critical Reviews in Environmental Control: Vol. 3, No. 1-4, pp. 455-495.
23 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the potential for ground water pollution from the land disposal of solid wastes is investigated and the authors propose a method to mitigate the potential of ground water contamination from solid waste disposal.
Abstract: (1973). Potential for ground water pollution from the land disposal of solid wastes. C R C Critical Reviews in Environmental Control: Vol. 3, No. 1-4, pp. 225-260.
19 citations
TL;DR: The basis for water temperature standards at power plants is discussed in this paper, where the authors discuss the biological aspects of themal pollution II and the scientific basis for the water temperature requirements.
Abstract: (1973). Biological aspects of themal pollution II. Scientific basis for water temperature standards at power plants. C R C Critical Reviews in Environmental Control: Vol. 3, No. 1-4, pp. 1-24.
16 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss trends in methodology for evaluation of effects of pollutants on marine organisms and ecosystems, and propose a methodology for evaluating the effects of contaminants on marine ecosystems.
Abstract: (1973). Trends in methodology for evaluation of effects of pollutants on marine organisms and ecosystems. C R C Critical Reviews in Environmental Control: Vol. 3, No. 1-4, pp. 167-211.
13 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of chemical oxidation methods in water treatment can be found in the Critical Reviews in Environmental Control: Vol. 3, No. 1-4, pp. 153-166.
Abstract: (1973). Chemical oxidation methods in water treatment. C R C Critical Reviews in Environmental Control: Vol. 3, No. 1-4, pp. 153-166.
6 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a review of the aerothermochemistry of the terrestrial atmosphere and its effects on the Earth's surface and its environment, focusing on the effects on air quality.
Abstract: (1973). Aerothermochemistry of the terrestrial atmosphere. C R C Critical Reviews in Environmental Control: Vol. 3, No. 1-4, pp. 129-152.
5 citations
TL;DR: A review of the literature on solid waste management can be found in this paper, where critical reviews in Environmental Control: Vol. 3, No. 1-4, pp. 261-301.
Abstract: (1973). Critical reviewS of the literature on solid waste management. C R C Critical Reviews in Environmental Control: Vol. 3, No. 1-4, pp. 261-301.
TL;DR: In this article, a system approach to municipal noise control is presented, which is based on a combination of a system and a set of local rules, and evaluated in the Critical Reviews in Environmental Control (CRCC).
Abstract: (1973). A systems approach to municipal noise control. C R C Critical Reviews in Environmental Control: Vol. 3, No. 1-4, pp. 85-98.