Solutions for a Cleaner, Greener Planet by Marc Zimmer

Solutions for a Cleaner, Greener Planet by Marc Zimmer

Many of the most toxic materials on Earth--from arsenic to plutonium--occur naturally, but manufacturers have also used them in products such as paints, plumbing, pesticides, nuclear fuel, and weaponry. Without careful management, toxins can leach into groundwater or pollute our environment. Exposure to toxins leads to various cancers, impairment of the immune and reproductive systems, as well as cognitive problems. What can be done? Solutions include a wide range of infrastructure approaches, such as better water filtration, governmental and manufacturing regulations, outright bans on certain chemicals, careful monitoring, and the use of alternative fuels. Learn more about key contaminants and their impact on health, as well as solutions on a global and individual level.

Zimmer, Marc: - Marc Zimmer is the author of several nonfiction young adult books and a professor at Connecticut College, where he teaches chemistry and studies the proteins involved in producing light in jellyfish and fireflies. He received his Ph.D. in chemistry from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and did his post-doc at Yale University. He has published articles on science and medicine for the Los Angeles Times, USA Today and the Huffington Post, among many other publications. He lives in Waterford, Connecticut with his wife, their two children, and a genetically modified fluorescent mouse named Prometheus.

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ISBN 13	9781541519794
ISBN 10	1541519795
Titel	Solutions for a Cleaner, Greener Planet
Autor	Marc Zimmer
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Bindungsart	Hardback
Verlag	Kar-Ben Copies Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr	2019-01-01
Seitenanzahl	120
Preise	AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books Longlist
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