Demands of expanding populations and development planning : clean air, safe water, fertile soils /

Siegel, Frederic R.

Demands of expanding populations and development planning : clean air, safe water, fertile soils / Frederic R. Siegel. - Berlin ; New York : Springer, c2008. - xix, 228 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-226) and index.

The ecosystem and development -- Populations : growth, braking, contraction -- Population needs for well-being -- The surface/near-surface atmosphere -- Water : an essential, limited, renewable resource -- Soil formation, quality, sustainability -- "Green" legislation : now for the future -- Proactive planning in industrial/agricultural development : minimizing chemical pollution -- Remediation/reclamation options for polluted environments : feasible or not.

9783540788065 (alk. paper) 9783540788096 (alk. paper)

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Human beings--Effect of environment on.
Population--Environmental aspects.
Human ecology.

GF51 / .S54 2008

363.7

GF51 / .S54 2008