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A Handbook of Environmental Toxicology focuses on two key aspects: human disorders and ecotoxicology as affected by major toxins originating from biological sources and pollutants, as well as radiation generated spontaneously or as a result of anthropogenic activity. A diverse array of these potentially harmful agents regularly appear in the atmosphere, soil, water and food, compromising both human health and biodiversity in natural and managed ecosystems. Written by an international team of authors from a range of educational, medical and research establishments, this book is an essential reference for advanced students and researchers in the areas of environmental sciences, ecology, agriculture, environmental health and medicine, in addition to industry and government personnel responsible for environmental regulations and directives.
Biogenic Compounds
Phytotoxins
Mycotoxins
Cyanobacterial Toxins
Amino Acids and Peptides as Mediators of Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Higher Plants
Ambient Gases Affecting Human Health and Adaptation in Higher Plants
Ozone I. Human Disorders: an Overview
Ozone II. Biophysical Observations
Nitrogen Dioxide: Ambient Exposure in Human Disorders
Sulfur Dioxide and Human Disorders
Plant Response to Acid Rain Stress
Persistent Organic Pollutants
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Ecotoxicity in the Aquatic Environment and Implications for Human Health
The Developmental Neurotoxicity of Polychlorinated Biphenyls: a Continuing Environmental Health Concern
Dioxins I. Dynamics and Legal Directives in Europe
Dioxins II. Human Exposure and Health Risks
Dioxins III. Relationship to Pre-Diabetes, Diabetes and Diabetic Nephropathy
Environmental Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals and Human Health
Organochlorine Insecticides: Neurotoxicity
Organophosphates I. Human Health Effects and Implications for the Environment: an Overview
Organophosphates II. Neurobehavioural Problems Following Low-Level Exposure: Methodological Considerations for Future Research
Glyphosate as a Glycine Analogue
Petroleum Pollution
Crude Oil Pollution I. Deepwater Horizon Contamination: Human Health Effects and Health Risk Assessments, a Case Study
Crude Oil Pollution II. Effects of the Deepwater Horizon Contamination on Sediment Toxicity in the Gulf of Mexico
Crude Oil Pollution III. Exxon Valdez Contamination: Ecological Recovery, a Case Study
Review of Studies of Composition, Toxicology and Human Health Impacts of Wastewater from Unconventional Oil and Gas Development from Shale
Toxicology of Heavy Metals
Minamata Disease and Methylmercury Exposure
Lead Poisoning
Cadmium I. Exposure and Human Health Effects: an Overview
Cadmium II. Cardiovascular Effects of Human Exposure to Cadmium: Left Ventricular Structure and Function
Particulates and Plastics
Particulates from Combustion Sources: Formation, Characteristics and Toxic Hazards
Assessment of the Ecotoxicity of Airborne Particulate Matter
Toxicity of Microplastics in the Marine Environment
Radiation Risks
UV Exposure and Skin Protective Effects of Plant Polyphenols
Radon I. Lung Cancer Risks
Radon II. Leukaemia or CNS Cancer Risks Among Children
Fukushima Nuclear Accident: Potential Health Effects Inferred from Butterfly and Human Cases
Remediation
Microbial Remediation of Contaminated Soils
Metallic Iron for Environmental Remediation: Prospects and Limitations
Remediation of Contaminated Soil by Biochar
Outlook and Conclusions
Environmental Regulations in China
21st Century Toxicology: Methods for Environmental Toxicology and Monitoring
Unequivocal Evidence Associating Environmental Contaminants and Pollutants with Human Morbidity and Ecological Degradation