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Environmental Compliance
and Sustainability
Environmental Compliance
and Sustainability
Global Challenges and Perspectives
Daniel T. Rogers
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Chapter 2 Pollution...................................................................................................................... 17
2.1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 17
2.2 Toxicity of Pollution......................................................................................... 19
2.3 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS)............................................................. 21
2.3.1 Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (LNAPLs).................................... 21
2.3.2 Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (DNAPLs)..................................24
2.3.3 Trihalomethanes (THMs)....................................................................25
2.4 Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons...............................................................25
2.5 Polychlorinated Biphenyls................................................................................26
2.6 Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCS)..................................................28
2.6.1 Phthalates............................................................................................ 29
2.6.2 Phenol.................................................................................................. 30
2.6.3 Amines................................................................................................ 31
2.6.4 Esters................................................................................................... 31
2.7 Heavy Metals.................................................................................................... 31
2.8 Other Contaminants......................................................................................... 33
2.8.1 Pesticides and Herbicides.................................................................... 33
2.8.2 Dioxins................................................................................................ 35
2.8.3 Fertilizers............................................................................................ 35
2.8.4 Cyanide............................................................................................... 36
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2.8.5 Asbestos.............................................................................................. 36
2.8.6 Acids and Bases................................................................................... 37
2.8.7 Radioactive Compounds...................................................................... 38
2.8.8 Greenhouse Gases............................................................................... 39
2.8.9 Carbon Dioxide................................................................................... 41
2.8.10 Carbon Monoxide................................................................................ 43
2.8.11 Ozone..................................................................................................44
2.8.12 Sulfur Dioxide.....................................................................................44
2.8.13 Particulate Matter................................................................................ 45
2.8.14 Bacteria, Parasites, and Viruses.......................................................... 47
2.8.15 Invasive Species.................................................................................. 48
2.8.16 Polyfluoroalkyl Substances................................................................. 50
2.8.17 Emerging Contaminants..................................................................... 51
2.9 Summary and Conclusion................................................................................ 53
References................................................................................................................... 54
TCA Trichloroethane
TCE Trichloroethylene, trichloroethene
TCLP Toxic characteristic leaching procedure
THM Trihalomethane
TPQ Threshold Planning Quantity
TSCA Toxic Substance and Control Act
TSP Total suspended particulates
UK United Kingdom
UN United Nations
UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
UNESCO United Nations World Heritage Site
USCB United States Census Bureau
USCIA United States Central Intelligence Agency
USDA United States Department of Agriculture
USDC United States Department of Commerce
USDOE United States Department of Energy
USDHH United States Department of Health and Human Services
USDOT United States Department of Transportation
USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
USFS United States Forest Service
USGS United States Geological Survey
USNRC United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
UST Underground storage tank
VC Vinyl chloride
VOC Volatile organic compound
VSQG Very small quantity generator
WDNR Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WHO World Health Organization
ELEMENTS
Ag Silver
As Arsenic
Ba Barium
Br Bromine
C Carbon
Cd Cadmium
Cl Chlorine
Cr Chromium
Cr III Trivalent chromium
Cr VI Hexavalent chromium
Cr+3 Trivalent chromium
Cr+6 Hexavalent chromium
Cu Copper
F Fluorine
H Hydrogen
Hg Mercury
I Iodine
K Potassium
N Nitrogen
O Oxygen
P Phosphorus
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or large quantities of butter or cream at a meal. When obstructions
are removed, Nature makes immediate effort to adjust her forces.
Those who object to eating meat should study carefully and know
that the proper proportion of protein is supplied with each day’s
rations. The legumes—peas, beans, nuts, and grains—must be
supplied with the vegetables. While the wheat kernel contains twelve
per cent of protein, the white flour does not contain as large a
percentage and it will be noted by reference to Tables II and III, that
the majority of fruits and vegetables contain little nitrogenous
substance.
Unless the whole of the grain and the legumes form a goodly
proportion of the diet the danger is in consuming too large a bulk of
waste and too much starch in a purely vegetable diet. In a vegetarian
diet, one is liable to eat too freely of cereals; as a result, the liver
becomes clogged and torpid and the stomach and intestines are
deranged and rendered incapable of full digestion and absorption.
The clogged system refuses to assimilate more food.
It follows, therefore, that, unless one is a thorough student of
dietetics, the mixed diet is by far the safest to follow. One can better
run short of starch or fat in one day’s rations than to be short of
protein, because if the two to four ounces daily requirement is not
provided the tissues are consumed and the blood is impoverished. It
is a rare condition in which a reserve of glycogen and fat is not
stored in the system. On the other hand an excess of nitrogenous
foods calls for a very active circulation and plenty of oxygen in the
system.
It has been held that the vegetarian has a clearer brain, and, if this
be true, it may be due to the fact that he is not eating too much and
thus his system is not overloaded.
Experience, however, does not prove that he has greater mental,
physical, and moral power and efficiency. One’s brain, in fasting, is at
first clear and forceful, but the reason is unbalanced if the fast be too
prolonged.
A complete diet may be selected without animal flesh, but
including animal products of eggs, milk, cream, and butter, together
with vegetables, fruits, cereals, and nuts, yet if the vegetable diet be
selected the legumes, the whole of the grains, and nuts must be
given their share in each day’s rations.
FOOTNOTES:
[9] For table of weights see Appendix.
MENUS
Before giving any menus, let me first of all impress upon the
reader the importance of eating slowly, of good cheer, of light
conversation during a meal, and of thoroughly masticating the food.
Remember it is the food assimilated, which nourishes.
The following menus allow sufficient food for average conditions,
when the vital organs are normal.
Fruit, as previously stated, contains a very small quantity of
nutrition. It is more valuable for its diuretic effect; and to stimulate the
appetite; for this reason it may well be eaten before a meal.
The citrous fruits tend to neutralize too strong acids of the blood,
increasing its alkalinity. For this reason, also, they are best before a
meal, particularly before breakfast; they have a more laxative and
cleansing effect if eaten before the other food. The custom has been,
however, to eat fruits after dinner for dessert and they are so given
on the following menus.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
Oatmeal or some other cereal, well cooked, with cream and sugar.
One egg, boiled, poached or baked (cooked soft), or chipped beef in
cream gravy.
Cereal coffee, toast coffee or hot water with cream and sugar.
Buttered toast, shredded wheat biscuit or triscuit.
LUNCH
Cream soup, bean soup, or pureé with crackers or dry toast.
Bread and butter.
Fruit and cake, or rice pudding, or bread, tapioca, cocoanut or cereal
pudding of any kind, or a cup of custard.
DINNER
An ample portion of meat, (preferably red meat).
Potatoes.
Vegetables, preferably spinach, or greens of some kinds, or beets
boiled with the tops.
Graham bread.
Fruit with triscuit, graham bread toasted or graham wafers.
Candy. (small quantity)