Environmental nomenclature
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The vocabulary of environmental terms is continuously increasing. Pollution prevention, risk assessment, market measure and sustainable development are some examples of these words. Unfortunately, the intellectual rigor involved in the utilization of these words is marked by imprecision and confusion. In spite of this problem, dramatic intellectual change is symbolized by the concepts behind these terms and this has lead to the rising environmental consciousness among individuals.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1993
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California under pressure to curb nation's largest PM source
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California faces the possible loss of federal highway funding if it does not address the air pollution caused by Owens Dry Lake. The lake, which was drained to provide Los Angeles, CA, with water, represents the US' largest source of particulate air pollution. It is estimated that the air quality for communities surrounding the lake exceeds federal air quality standards. Remediation strategies include shallow flooding, gravel coverings and vegetation.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1997
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Check list for the new EPA administrator
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A set of advice to the new EPA administrator is presented. It deals with the groundwork that the new appointee must focus on. Immediate staffing of offices and agencies, establishment of relationships with different constituencies, process oriented fundamental themes, building upon the initiatives of ones predecessor and low expectations for certain programs are particularly recommended.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1992
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