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1. Oceanic Acidification

   A Comprehensive Overview

   By Ronald Eisler

   This book critically examines the available literature on oceanic acidification, including a historical review of pH and atmospheric CO2 levels over the millennia; natural and anthropogenic sources of CO2 to the atmosphere and sea surface; chemical, physical, and biological mode of action;...

   Published October 3rd 2011 by Science Publishers
2. Mercury Hazards to Living Organisms

   By Ronald Eisler

   Complex and ever changing in its forms and functions, the element mercury follows a convoluted course through the environment and up the food chain. The process is complicated further by the fact that the difference between tolerable natural background levels and harmful effects in the environment...

   Published March 13th 2006 by CRC Press
3. Biogeochemical, Health, and Ecotoxicological Perspectives on Gold and Gold Mining

   By Ronald Eisler

   Despite the esteemed nature of gold in society, evidence of adverse ecotoxicological effects and risk to human health in various mining and extraction techniques has generated increasing interest in the biological and environmental implications of gold. Biogeochemical, Health, and Ecotoxicological...

   Published October 27th 2004 by CRC Press
4. Handbook of Chemical Risk Assessment

   Health Hazards to Humans, Plants, and Animals, Three Volume Set

   By Ronald Eisler

   Written over a period of 17 years, the Handbook of Chemical Risk Assessment exhaustively examines and analyzes the world literature on chemicals entering the environment from human activities. The three volumes cover chemicals recommended by environmental specialists of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife...

   Published April 11th 2000 by CRC Press