This superb and highly-acclaimed dictionary includes over 4000 in-depth entries on scientific and technical terminology associated with environmental protection and resource management. In addition, it contains numerous illustrations, a wide range of international case studies and extensive cross-references to guide the reader. The new edition will be a major update with 30% new material, additional illustrations and a greatly expanded list of relevant web resources.



Preface to Fourth Edition ix
Preface to Third Edition xi
Preface to Second Edition xiii
Preface xv
Introduction xvii
Acknowledgements xix
Abbreviations xxiii
The Dictionary 1
Appendix I Pollution and the environment-organizations 779
Appendix II The Periodic Table 791
Table of Chemical Elements 792
Appendix III Table of prefi xes for SI units 795
Appendix IV Conversion table for SI and British units 796