375 Ebooks von Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Emergency and Continuous Exposure Guidance Levels for Selected Submarine Contaminants
U.S. Navy personnel who work on submarines are in an enclosed and isolated environment for days or weeks at a time when at sea. Unlike a typical work environment, they are potentially exposed to air …
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€63.68
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind-Energy Projects: Environmental Impacts of Wind-Energy Projects
The generation of electricity by wind energy has the potential to reduce environmental impacts caused by the use of fossil fuels. Although the use of wind energy to generate electricity is increasing …
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€67.56
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Sediment Dredging at Superfund Megasites: Sediment Dredging at Superfund Megasites
Some of the nation’s estuaries, lakes and other water bodies contain contaminated sediments that can adversely affect fish and wildlife and may then find their way into people’s diets. Dredging is on …
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€45.76
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicity Testing and Assessment of Environmental Agents: Toxicity Testing in the 21st Century
Advances in molecular biology and toxicology are paving the way for major improvements in the evaluation of the hazards posed by the large number of chemicals found at low levels in the environment. …
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€35.82
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Models in the Regulatory Decision Process: Models in Environmental Regulatory Decision Making
Many regulations issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are based on the results of computer models. Models help EPA explain environmental phenomena in settings where direct observa …
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€58.42
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicologic and Radiologic Effects from Exposure to Depleted Uranium During and After Combat: Review of the Toxicologic and Radiologic Risks to Military Personnel from Exposures to Depleted Uran
Since the 1980s, the U.S. military has used depleted uranium in munitions and in protective armor on tanks. Depleted uranium is a toxic heavy metal and is weakly radioactive. Concerns have been raise …
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€39.02
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Beryllium Alloy Exposures: Health Effects of Beryllium Exposure
Beryllium is an important metal that is used in a number of industriesincluding the defense, aerospace, automotive, medical, and electronics industriesbecause of its exceptional strength, stability, …
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€28.90
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
This book is the sixth volume in the series Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals, and includes AEGLs for chemicals such as ammonia, nickel carbonyl and phosphine, among oth …
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€63.86
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Emergency and Continuous Exposure Guidance Levels for Selected Submarine Contaminants: Emergency and Continuous Exposure Guidance Levels for Selected Submarine Contaminants
U.S. Navy personnel who work on submarines are in an enclosed and isolated environment for days or weeks at a time when at sea. To protect workers from potential adverse health effects due to those c …
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€65.64
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Life Sciences: Applications of Toxicogenomic Technologies to Predictive Toxicology and Risk Assessment
The new field of toxicogenomics presents a potentially powerful set of tools to better understand the health effects of exposures to toxicants in the environment. At the request of the National Insti …
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€61.05
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Combined Exposures to Hydrogen Cyanide and Carbon Monoxide in Army Operations: Combined Exposures to Hydrogen Cyanide and Carbon Monoxide in Army Operations
In response to a request from the U.S. Army, a committee convened by the National Research Council (NRC) conducted the first in a sequence of studies evaluating the combined health effects of low-lev …
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€17.93
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Hydrology, Ecology, and Fishes of the Klamath River Basin
The Klamath River basin, which spans parts of southern Oregon and northern California, has been the focus of a prominent conflict over competing uses for water. Management actions to protect threaten …
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€54.39
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Evaluating the Efficiency of Research and Development Programs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Evaluating Research Efficiency in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
A new book from the National Research Council recommends changes in how the federal government evaluates the efficiency of research at EPA and other agencies. Assessing efficiency should be considere …
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€34.69
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Review of the Federal Strategy for Nanotechnology-Related Environmental, Health, and Safety Research
This new book from the National Research Council finds serious weaknesses in the government’s plan for research on the potential health and environmental risks posed by nanomaterials, which are incre …
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€32.57
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the NIOSH Respiratory Disease Research Program: Respiratory Diseases Research at NIOSH
Respiratory diseases caused by exposures to dangerous materials in the workplace have tremendous implications for worker health and, by extension, the national economy. The National Institute for Occ …
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€46.92
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Estimating Mortality Risk Reduction Benefits from Decreasing Tropospheric Ozone Exposure: Estimating Mortality Risk Reduction and Economic Benefits from Controlling Ozone Air Pollution
In light of recent evidence on the relationship of ozone to mortality and questions about its implications for benefit analysis, the Environmental Protection Agency asked the National Research Counci …
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€48.16
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Improving Risk Analysis Approaches Used by the U.S. EPA: Science and Decisions
Risk assessment has become a dominant public policy tool for making choices, based on limited resources, to protect public health and the environment. It has been instrumental to the mission of the U …
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€54.32
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Beryllium Alloy Exposures: Managing Health Effects of Beryllium Exposure
Beryllium is a lightweight metal that is used for its exceptional strength and high heat-absorbing capability. Beryllium and its alloys can be found in many important technologies in the defense and …
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€41.74
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Combined Exposures to Hydrogen Cyanide and Carbon Monoxide in Army Operations: Combined Exposures to Hydrogen Cyanide and Carbon Monoxide in Army Operations
To determine whether the air quality inside armored-vehicle cabins can meet exposure guidelines under deployment conditions, the Army assessed possible synergistic toxic effects from potentially harm …
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€14.78
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress: Progress Toward Restoring the Everglades
This book is the second biennial evaluation of progress being made in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), a multibillion-dollar effort to restore historical water flows to the Everg …
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€64.55
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
This book is the seventh volume in the series Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals, and includes AEGLs for acetone cyanohydrin, carbon disulfide, monochloroacetic acid, and …
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€52.65
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Riparian Zone Functioning and Strategies for Management: Riparian Areas
The Clean Water Act (CWA) requires that wetlands be protected from degradation because of their important ecological functions including maintenance of high water quality and provision of fish and wi …
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€57.71
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Spacecraft Exposure Guidelines: Spacecraft Water Exposure Guidelines for Selected Contaminants
NASA maintains an active interest in the environmental conditions associated with living and working in spacecraft and identifying hazards that might adversely affect the health and well-being of cre …
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€44.70
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on the Health Risks of Phthalates: Phthalates and Cumulative Risk Assessment
People are exposed to a variety of chemicals throughout their daily lives. To protect public health, regulators use risk assessments to examine the effects of chemical exposures. This book provides g …
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€45.59
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Spacecraft Exposure Guidelines: Spacecraft Maximum Allowable Concentrations for Selected Airborne Contaminants
NASA is aware of the potential toxicologic hazards to crew that might be associated with prolonged spacecraft missions. Despite major engineering advances in controlling the atmosphere within spacecr …
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€74.77
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Remediation of PCB-Contaminated Sediments: Risk-Management Strategy for PCB-Contaminated Sediments
This book provides a risk-based framework for developing and implementing strategies to manage PCB-contaminated sediments at sites around the country. The framework has seven stages, beginning with p …
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€62.56
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Mitigating Wetland Losses: Compensating for Wetland Losses Under the Clean Water Act
Recognizing the importance of wetland protection, the Bush administration in 1988 endorsed the goal of "no net loss" of wetlands. Specifically, it directed that filling of wetlands should b …
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€70.62
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on EPA’s Exposure and Human Health Reassessment of TCDD and Related Compounds: Health Risks from Dioxin and Related Compounds
Although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented a comprehensive review of the scientific literature in its 2003 draft reassessment of the risks of dioxin, the agency did not sufficiently …
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€70.62
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Human Biomonitoring for Environmental Toxicants: Human Biomonitoring for Environmental Chemicals
Biomonitoring—a method for measuring amounts of toxic chemicals in human tissues—is a valuable tool for studying potentially harmful environmental chemicals. Biomonitoring data have been us …
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€76.86
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind-Energy Projects: Environmental Impacts of Wind-Energy Projects
The generation of electricity by wind energy has the potential to reduce environmental impacts caused by the use of fossil fuels. Although the use of wind energy to generate electricity is increasing …
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€70.68
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Sediment Dredging at Superfund Megasites: Sediment Dredging at Superfund Megasites
Some of the nation’s estuaries, lakes and other water bodies contain contaminated sediments that can adversely affect fish and wildlife and may then find their way into people’s diets. Dredging is on …
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€64.20
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicity Testing and Assessment of Environmental Agents: Toxicity Testing in the 21st Century
Advances in molecular biology and toxicology are paving the way for major improvements in the evaluation of the hazards posed by the large number of chemicals found at low levels in the environment. …
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€51.25
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Hydrology, Ecology, and Fishes of the Klamath River Basin
The Klamath River basin, which spans parts of southern Oregon and northern California, has been the focus of a prominent conflict over competing uses for water. Management actions to protect threaten …
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€70.60
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Contaminated Drinking Water at Camp Lejeune: Contaminated Water Supplies at Camp Lejeune
In the early 1980s, two water-supply systems on the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found to be contaminated with the industrial solvents trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroet …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
This book is the seventh volume in the series Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals, and includes AEGLs for acetone cyanohydrin, carbon disulfide, monochloroacetic acid, and …
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€76.68
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Contaminated Drinking Water at Camp Lejeune: Contaminated Water Supplies at Camp Lejeune
In the early 1980s, two water-supply systems on the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found to be contaminated with the industrial solvents trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroet …
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€96.30
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Emergency and Continuous Exposure Guidance Levels for Selected Submarine Contaminants: Emergency and Continuous Exposure Guidance Levels for Selected Submarine Contaminants
U.S. Navy personnel who work on submarines are in an enclosed and isolated environment for days or weeks at a time when at sea. Unlike a typical work environment, they are potentially exposed to air …
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€42.59
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
This book is the eighth volume in the series Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals, and reviews AEGLs for acrolein, carbon monoxide, 1, 2-dichloroethene, ethylenimine, fluor …
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€87.95
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Emergency and Continuous Exposure Guidance Levels for Selected Submarine Contaminants: Emergency and Continuous Exposure Guidance Levels for Selected Submarine Contaminants
U.S. Navy personnel who work on submarines are in an enclosed and isolated environment for days or weeks at a time when at sea. Unlike a typical work environment, they are potentially exposed to air …
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€61.01
Board on Energy and Environmental Systems & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Hidden Costs of Energy
Despite the many benefits of energy, most of which are reflected in energy market prices, the production, distribution, and use of energy causes negative effects. Many of these negative effects are n …
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€46.22
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review EPA’s Toxicological Assessment of Tetrachloroethylene: Review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Draft IRIS Assessment of Tetrachloroethylene
Tetrachloroethylene is a volatile, chlorinated organic hydrocarbon that is widely used as a solvent in the dry-cleaning and textile-processing industries and as an agent for degreasing metal parts. I …
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€41.76
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
This book is the eighth volume in the series Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals, and reviews AEGLs for acrolein, carbon monoxide, 1, 2-dichloroethene, ethylenimine, fluor …
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€89.88
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review EPA’s Toxicological Assessment of Tetrachloroethylene: Review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Draft IRIS Assessment of Tetrachloroethylene
Tetrachloroethylene is a volatile, chlorinated organic hydrocarbon that is widely used as a solvent in the dry-cleaning and textile-processing industries and as an agent for degreasing metal parts. I …
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€60.47
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee for Review of the DOD’s Enhanced Particulate Matter Surveillance Program Report: Review of the Department of Defense Enhanced Particulate Matter Surveillance Program Report
Soldiers deployed during the 1991 Persian Gulf War were exposed to high concentrations of particulate matter (PM) and other airborne pollutants. Their exposures were largely the result of daily windb …
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€28.31
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Toxicity-Pathway-Based Risk Assessment
In 2007, the National Research Council envisioned a new paradigm in which biologically important perturbations in key toxicity pathways would be evaluated with new methods in molecular biology, bioin …
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€33.51
Board on Energy and Environmental Systems & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Hidden Costs of Energy
Despite the many benefits of energy, most of which are reflected in energy market prices, the production, distribution, and use of energy causes negative effects. Many of these negative effects are n …
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€64.20
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Toxicity-Pathway-Based Risk Assessment
In 2007, the National Research Council envisioned a new paradigm in which biologically important perturbations in key toxicity pathways would be evaluated with new methods in molecular biology, bioin …
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€47.60
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee for Review of the DOD’s Enhanced Particulate Matter Surveillance Program Report: Review of the Department of Defense Enhanced Particulate Matter Surveillance Program Report
Soldiers deployed during the 1991 Persian Gulf War were exposed to high concentrations of particulate matter (PM) and other airborne pollutants. Their exposures were largely the result of daily windb …
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€41.07
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
This book is the ninth volume in the series Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals, and reviews AEGLs for bromine, ethylene oxide, furan, hydrogen sulfide, propylene oxide, a …
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€87.96
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress: Progress Toward Restoring the Everglades
Although the progress of environmental restoration projects in the Florida Everglades remains slow overall, there have been improvements in the pace of restoration and in the relationship between the …
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€65.37
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
This book is the ninth volume in the series Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals, and reviews AEGLs for bromine, ethylene oxide, furan, hydrogen sulfide, propylene oxide, a …
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€88.97
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Changes in New Source Review Programs for Stationary Sources of Air Pollutants: New Source Review for Stationary Sources of Air Pollution
The Clean Air Act established a pair of programsknown as New Source Review (NSR)that regulate large stationary sources of air pollution, such as factories and electricity-generating facilities. Congr …
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€89.88
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Ecological Impacts of Road Density: Assessing and Managing the Ecological Impacts of Paved Roads
All phases of road developmentfrom construction and use by vehicles to maintenanceaffect physical and chemical soil conditions, water flow, and air and water quality, as well as plants and animals. R …
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€83.46
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicity Testing and Assessment of Environmental Agents: Toxicity Testing for Assessment of Environmental Agents
Toxicity testing in laboratory animals provides much of the information used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess the hazards and risks associated with exposure to environmental age …
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€56.55
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Superfund Site Assessment and Remediation in the Coeur d‘ Alene River Basin: Superfund and Mining Megasites
For more than 100 years, the Coeur d‘ Alene River Basin has been known as "The Silver Valley" for being one of the most productive silver, lead, and zinc mining areas in the United States. …
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€102.55
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Twelfth Interim Report of the Subcommittee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels
Extremely hazardous substances (EHSs), as defined in the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, can be released accidentally as a result of chemical spills, industrial explosions, fire …
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€30.74
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Review of Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (Western Alaska) Research and Restoration Plan for Salmon: Developing a Research and Restoration Plan for Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (Western Alaska) Salmon
Recent declines in the abundance of salmon in the Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (AYK) region of western Alaska have created hardships for the people and communities who depend on this resource. In 2002, the …
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€51.17
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Endangered and Threatened Species in the Platte River Basin: Endangered and Threatened Species of the Platte River
The tension between wildlife protection under the Endangered Species Act andwater management in the Platte River Basin has existed for more than 25 years. The Platte River provides important habitat …
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€64.26
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Review of the Army’s Technical Guides on Assessing and Managing Chemical Hazards to Deployed Personnel
To guide mission planning, military decision makers need information on the health risks of potential exposures to individual soldiers and their potential impact on mission operations. To help with t …
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€63.85
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Managing the Columbia River
Flows of the Columbia River, although modified substantially during the twentieth century, still vary considerably between seasons and between years. Lowest flows tend to occur during summer months w …
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€49.97
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter: Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter
In 1997, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established regulatory standardsto address health risks posed by inhaling tiny particles from smoke, vehicleexhaust, and other sources. At the …
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€58.69
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
The Bhopal Disaster of 1984 resulted in the death of around 2, 000 residents living near chemical plants and irreversible injuries to more than 20, 000 other residents. These numbers can be attribute …
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€76.26
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Atlantic Salmon in Maine: Atlantic Salmon in Maine
Because of the pervasive and substantial decline of Atlantic salmon populations in Maine over the past 150 years, and because they are close to extinction, a comprehensive statewide action should be …
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€63.15
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem: Does Water Flow Influence Everglades Landscape Patterns?
The report evaluates a White Paper written by restoration planners in South Florida on the role of water flow in restoration plans. The report concludes that there is strong evidence that the velocit …
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€48.79
Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Air Quality Management in the United States
Managing the nation’s air quality is a complex undertaking, involving tens of thousands of people in regulating thousands of pollution sources. The authors identify what has worked and what has not, …
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€70.68
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review EPA’s Research Grants Program: Measure of STAR
The report favorably reviews the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s competitive research grants program, finding that it has yielded significant new findings and knowledge critical for EPA’s deci …
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€61.76
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
This report reviews documents on acute exposure guideline levels (AEGLs) for nerve agents GA (tabun), GB (sarin), GD (soman), GD, and VX, sulfur mustard, diborane, and methyl isocyanate. The document …
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€135.12
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem: Adaptive Monitoring and Assessment for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan
The report evaluates the plan to monitor and assess the condition of Florida’s Everglades as restoration efforts proceed. The report finds that the plan is well grounded in scientific theory and prin …
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€44.46
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Cumulative Environmental Effects of Oil and Gas Activities on Alaska’s North Slope: Cumulative Environmental Effects of Oil and Gas Activities on Alaska’s North Slope
This book identifies accumulated environmental, social and economic effects of oil and gas leasing, exploration, and production on Alaska’s North Slope. Economic benefits to the region have been acco …
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€127.05
Ad Hoc Committee on Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations & Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources: Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations
Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations: Current Knowledge, Future Needs discusses the need for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement a new method for estimating the amount of am …
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€70.77
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Toxicologic Assessment of Jet-Propulsion Fuel 8
This report provides a critical review of toxicologic, epidemiologic, and other relevant data on jet-propulsion fuel 8, a type of fuel in wide use by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), and an eval …
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€56.21
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem: Regional Issues in Aquifer Storage and Recovery for Everglades Restoration
The report reviews a comprehensive research plan on Everglades restoration drafted by federal and Florida officials that assesses a central feature of the restoration: a proposal to drill more than 3 …
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€30.75
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Estimating the Health-Risk-Reduction Benefits of Proposed Air Pollution Regulations: Estimating the Public Health Benefits of Proposed Air Pollution Regulations
EPA estimates that thousands of premature deaths and cases of illnesses may be avoided by reducing air pollution. At the request of Congress, this report reviews the scientific basis of EPA’s methods …
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€57.83
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the Gulf of Alaska Ecosystem Monitoring Program: Century of Ecosystem Science
This report provides guidance to the Gulf Ecosystem Monitoring (GEM) program to help ensure that it is based on a a science plan that is robust, far-reaching, and scientifically sound. The report com …
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€42.52
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicants and Pathogens in Biosolids Applied to Land: Biosolids Applied to Land
The 1993 regulation (Part 503 Rule) governing the land application of biosolids was established to protect public health and the environment from reasonably anticipated adverse effects. Included in t …
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€62.58
Ad Hoc Committee on Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations & Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources: Scientific Basis for Estimating Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations
This is an interim report of the ad hoc Committee on Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations of the National Research Council’s Committee on Animal Nutrition. A final report is expected to be is …
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€44.93
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Ungulate Management in Yellowstone National Park: Ecological Dynamics on Yellowstone’s Northern Range
Ecological Dynamics on Yellowstone’s Northern Range discusses the complex management challenges in Yellowstone National Park. Controversy over the National Park Service’s approach of "natural re …
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€54.66
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Riparian Zone Functioning and Strategies for Management: Riparian Areas
The Clean Water Act (CWA) requires that wetlands be protected from degradation because of their important ecological functions including maintenance of high water quality and provision of fish and wi …
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€69.87
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Endangered and Threatened Fishes in the Klamath River Basin: Scientific Evaluation of Biological Opinions on Endangered and Threatened Fishes in the Klamath River Basin
During 2001, a severe drought occurred in the Klamath River Basin. The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) determined that the newly issued biological opinions and their RPAs must prevail; thus, wa …
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€48.54
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Atlantic Salmon in Maine: Genetic Status of Atlantic Salmon in Maine
Atlantic salmon in Maine, once abundant but now seriously depleted, were listed as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) in November 2000. The listing covers the wild fish in eigh …
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€48.71
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Air Quality in Passenger Cabins of Commercial Aircraft: Airliner Cabin Environment and the Health of Passengers and Crew
Although poor air quality is probably not the hazard that is foremost in peoples‘ minds as they board planes, it has been a concern for years. Passengers have complained about dry eyes, sore throat, …
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€62.92
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Arsenic in Drinking Water
Having safe drinking water is important to all Americans. The Environmental Protection Agency’s decision in the summer of 2001 to delay implementing a new, more stringent standard for the maximum all …
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€55.21
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance Programs: Evaluating Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs subject vehicles to periodic inspections of their emission control systems. Despite widespread use of these programs in air-quality management, pol …
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€56.50
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Standing Operating Procedures for Developing Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Chemicals
Standing Operating Procedures for Developing Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Chemicals contains a detailed and comprehensive methodology for developing acute exposure guideline levels ( …
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€56.29
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Drinking Water Contaminants: Classifying Drinking Water Contaminants for Regulatory Consideration
Americans drink many gallons of tap water every day, but many of them question the safety of tap water every day as well. In fact, devices have been created to filter tap water directly before reachi …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter
Regulatory standards are already on the books at the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address health risks posed by inhaling tiny particles from smoke, vehicle exhaust, and other sou …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem: Aquifer Storage and Recovery in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan
Aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) is a process by which water is recharged through wells to an aquifer and extracted for beneficial use at some later time from the same wells. ASR is proposed as a m …
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€48.51
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Evaluating Chemical and Other Agent Exposures for Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity
The United States Navy has been concerned for some time with protecting its military and civilian personnel from reproductive and developmental hazards in the workplace. As part of its efforts to red …
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€56.29
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Toxicological Effects of Methylmercury
Mercury is widespread in our environment. Methylmercury, one organic form of mercury, can accumulate up the aquatic food chain and lead to high concentrations in predatory fish. When consumed by huma …
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€69.74
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Methods for Developing Spacecraft Water Exposure Guidelines
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) maintains an active interest in the environmental conditions associated with living and working in spacecraft and identifying hazards that mig …
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€56.59
Board on Environmental Studies in Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Strengthening Science at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
In the three decades since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created, the agency’s scientific and technical practices and credibility have been independently assessed many times in r …
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€77.21
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Scientific Frontiers in Developmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment
Scientific Frontiers in Developmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment reviews advances made during the last 10-15 years in fields such as developmental biology, molecular biology, and genetics. It des …
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€70.36
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review EPA’s Mobile Source Emissions Factor (MOBILE) Model: Modeling Mobile-Source Emissions
The Mobile Source Emissions Factor (MOBILE) model is a computer model developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for estimating emissions from on-road motor vehicles. MOBILE is used …
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€76.91
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Toxicological Risks of Selected Flame-Retardant Chemicals
Ignition of upholstered furniture by small open flames from matches, cigarette lighters, and candles is one of the leading causes of residential-fire deaths in the United States. These fires accounte …
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€140.91
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Strategies to Protect the Health of Deployed U.S. Forces
Risk management is especially important for military forces deployed in hostile and/or chemically contaminated environments, and on-line or rapid turn-around capabilities for assessing exposures can …
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€61.17
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Strategies to Protect the Health of Deployed U.S. Forces
Deployment of forces in hostile or unfamiliar environments is inherently risky. The changing missions and increasing use of U.S. forces around the globe in operations other than battle call for great …
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€46.20
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter
In the effort to reduce the scientific and technical uncertainties over regulation of airborne particulate matter in the United States, Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter: II. Evalua …
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€46.00
Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Future Role of Pesticides in US Agriculture
Although chemical pesticides safeguard crops and improve farm productivity, they are increasingly feared for their potentially dangerous residues and their effects on ecosystems.The Future Role of Pe …
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€70.29
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter
New National Ambient Air Quality Standards for airborne particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers, called PM2.5, were issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amidst scientific uncertain …
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€52.25
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Waste Incineration and Public Health
Incineration has been used widely for waste disposal, including household, hazardous, and medical wastebut there is increasing public concern over the benefits of combusting the waste versus the heal …
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€82.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Spacecraft Exposure Guidelines: Spacecraft Maximum Allowable Concentrations for Selected Airborne Contaminants
NASA is aware of the potential toxicologic hazards to crew that might be associated with prolonged spacecraft missions. Despite major engineering advances in controlling the atmosphere within spacecr …
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€102.71
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Emergency and Continuous Exposure Guidance Levels for Selected Submarine Contaminants: Emergency and Continuous Exposure Guidance Levels for Selected Submarine Contaminants
U.S. Navy personnel who work on submarines are in an enclosed and isolated environment for days or weeks at a time when at sea. To protect workers from potential adverse health effects due to those c …
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€95.78
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress: Progress Toward Restoring the Everglades
This book is the second biennial evaluation of progress being made in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), a multibillion-dollar effort to restore historical water flows to the Everg …
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€70.47
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
This book is the sixth volume in the series Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals, and includes AEGLs for chemicals such as ammonia, nickel carbonyl and phosphine, among oth …
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€89.86
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Estimating Mortality Risk Reduction Benefits from Decreasing Tropospheric Ozone Exposure: Estimating Mortality Risk Reduction and Economic Benefits from Controlling Ozone Air Pollution
In light of recent evidence on the relationship of ozone to mortality and questions about its implications for benefit analysis, the Environmental Protection Agency asked the National Research Counci …
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€57.64
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the NIOSH Respiratory Disease Research Program: Respiratory Diseases Research at NIOSH
Respiratory diseases caused by exposures to dangerous materials in the workplace have tremendous implications for worker health and, by extension, the national economy. The National Institute for Occ …
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€70.89
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on the Health Risks of Phthalates: Phthalates and Cumulative Risk Assessment
People are exposed to a variety of chemicals throughout their daily lives. To protect public health, regulators use risk assessments to examine the effects of chemical exposures. This book provides g …
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€64.09
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Spacecraft Exposure Guidelines: Spacecraft Water Exposure Guidelines for Selected Contaminants
NASA maintains an active interest in the environmental conditions associated with living and working in spacecraft and identifying hazards that might adversely affect the health and well-being of cre …
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€63.88
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Beryllium Alloy Exposures: Managing Health Effects of Beryllium Exposure
Beryllium is a lightweight metal that is used for its exceptional strength and high heat-absorbing capability. Beryllium and its alloys can be found in many important technologies in the defense and …
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€60.57
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicologic and Radiologic Effects from Exposure to Depleted Uranium During and After Combat: Review of the Toxicologic and Radiologic Risks to Military Personnel from Exposures to Depleted Uran
Since the 1980s, the U.S. military has used depleted uranium in munitions and in protective armor on tanks. Depleted uranium is a toxic heavy metal and is weakly radioactive. Concerns have been raise …
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€56.22
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Evaluating the Efficiency of Research and Development Programs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Evaluating Research Efficiency in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
A new book from the National Research Council recommends changes in how the federal government evaluates the efficiency of research at EPA and other agencies. Assessing efficiency should be considere …
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€49.44
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Combined Exposures to Hydrogen Cyanide and Carbon Monoxide in Army Operations: Combined Exposures to Hydrogen Cyanide and Carbon Monoxide in Army Operations
In response to a request from the U.S. Army, a committee convened by the National Research Council (NRC) conducted the first in a sequence of studies evaluating the combined health effects of low-lev …
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€25.65
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Combined Exposures to Hydrogen Cyanide and Carbon Monoxide in Army Operations: Combined Exposures to Hydrogen Cyanide and Carbon Monoxide in Army Operations
To determine whether the air quality inside armored-vehicle cabins can meet exposure guidelines under deployment conditions, the Army assessed possible synergistic toxic effects from potentially harm …
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€21.82
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Emergency and Continuous Exposure Guidance Levels for Selected Submarine Contaminants
U.S. Navy personnel who work on submarines are in an enclosed and isolated environment for days or weeks at a time when at sea. Unlike a typical work environment, they are potentially exposed to air …
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€89.89
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the OMB Risk Assessment Bulletin: Scientific Review of the Proposed Risk Assessment Bulletin from the Office of Management and Budget
Risk assessments are often used by the federal government to estimate the risk the public may face from such things as exposure to a chemical or the potential failure of an engineered structure, and …
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€83.44
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Life Sciences: Applications of Toxicogenomic Technologies to Predictive Toxicology and Risk Assessment
The new field of toxicogenomics presents a potentially powerful set of tools to better understand the health effects of exposures to toxicants in the environment. At the request of the National Insti …
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€83.26
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
In 1993, the National Research Council’s Committee on Toxicology developed criteria and methods for EPA and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to develop community emergency …
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€83.64
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Models in the Regulatory Decision Process: Models in Environmental Regulatory Decision Making
Many regulations issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are based on the results of computer models. Models help EPA explain environmental phenomena in settings where direct observa …
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€70.61
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Beryllium Alloy Exposures: Health Effects of Beryllium Exposure
Beryllium is an important metal that is used in a number of industriesincluding the defense, aerospace, automotive, medical, and electronics industriesbecause of its exceptional strength, stability, …
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€40.85
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Life Sciences: Validation of Toxicogenomic Technologies
Beginning in the early 1980s, new technologies, began to permit evaluation of the expression of individual genes. Recent technological advances have expanded those evaluations to permit the simultane …
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€30.63
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Spacecraft Exposure Guidelines: Spacecraft Water Exposure Guidelines for Selected Contaminants
The International Space Station is a closed and complex environment, so some contamination of its internal atmosphere and water system is expected. To protect space crews from contaminants in potable …
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€141.02
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the Worker and Public Health Activities Program Administered by the Department of Energy and the Department of Health and Human Services: Review of the Worker and Public Health Activities
Ever since the United States began producing and testing nuclear weapons during World War II, the effects of ionizing radiation on human health and the environment have been a serious public concern. …
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€82.94
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Review of Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (Western Alaska) Research and Restoration Plan for Salmon: Review of the Draft Research and Restoration Plan for Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (Western Alaska) Salmon (
Declines in the abundance of salmon in the Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (AYK) region of western Alaska in the late 1990s and early 2000s created hardships for the people and communities who depend on this …
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€30.66
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Changes in New Source Review Programs for Stationary Sources of Air Pollutants: Interim Report of the Committee on Changes in New Source Review Programs for Stationary Sources of Air Pollutants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s New Source Review (NSR) programs are designed to help ensure that the construction or modification of factories, electric-generating facilities and other la …
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€70.36
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Assess the Health Implications of Perchlorate Ingestion: Health Implications of Perchlorate Ingestion
Perchloratea powerful oxidant used in solid rocket fuels by the military and aerospace industryhas been detected in public drinking water supplies of over 11 million people at concentrations of at le …
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€59.06
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem: Re-Engineering Water Storage in the Everglades
The Water Science and Technology Board and the Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology have released the seventh and final report of the Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosy …
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€48.79
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicologic Assessment of Low-Level Exposures to Chemical Warfare Agents: Review of the Department of Defense Research Program on Low-Level Exposures to Chemical Warfare Agents
Research related to chemical warfare agents (CWAs) has historically focused on life threatening battlefield effects caused by high level exposures to the agents, not effects associated with exposures …
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€45.01
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Life Sciences: Application of Toxicogenomics to Cross-Species Extrapolation
Some of what we know about the health effects of exposure to chemicals from food, drugs, and the environment come from studies of occupational, inadvertent, or accident-related exposures. When there …
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€30.83
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Life Sciences: Communicating Toxicogenomics Information to Nonexperts
Toxicogenomics, the study of how genomes respond to exposure to toxicants, may ultimately hold the promise of detecting changes in the expression of a person’s genes if he or she is exposed to these …
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€30.66
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Thirteenth Interim Report of the Subcommittee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels
Formed in 1995 by EPA, several other federal and state agencies, and several private organizations, the National Advisory Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances (referr …
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€21.82
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Spacecraft Water Exposure Guidelines for Selected Contaminants
To protect space crews from contaminants in potable and hygiene water, NASA requested that the National Research Council (NRC) provide guidance on how to develop water exposure guidelines and subsequ …
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€88.97
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Iodotrifluoromethane
The U.S. military is considering using a compound called iodotrifluoromethane (CF3I) for fire suppression to replace previously-used compounds (halons) that are being phased out because they deplete …
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€42.46
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Science and the Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration
The report reviews a U.S. Department of the Interior research program, finding that it provides key information to support the restoration of the Florida Everglades and to better assess the impact of …
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€55.24
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Review of Submarine Escape Action Levels for Selected Chemicals
On-board fires can occur on submarines after events such as collision or explosion. These fires expose crew members to toxic concentrations of combustion products such as ammonia, carbon monoxide, hy …
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€77.20
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
This book reviews toxicity documents on five chemicals that can be released in the air from accidents at chemical plants, storage sites, or during transportation. The documents were prepared by the N …
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€61.32
Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Ongoing Challenge of Managing Carbon Monoxide Pollution in Fairbanks, Alaska
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic air pollutant produced largely from vehicle emissions. Breathing CO at high concentrations leads to reduced oxygen transport by hemoglobin, which has health effects th …
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€52.75
Committee to Review NARSTO’s Scientific Assessment of Airborne Particulate Matter & National Research Council: Review of the NARSTO Draft Report
The report reviews NARSTO’s recent report on atmospheric science issues associated with management of airborne particulate matter (PM) to achieve air quality standards. NARSTO is a public-private par …
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€39.70
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem: Florida Bay Research Programs and Their Relation to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan
This report is a product of the Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem (CROGEE), which provides consensus advice to the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. The Task …
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€48.89
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission of Life Sciences: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
In the Bhopal disaster of 1984, approximately 2, 000 residents living near a chemical plant were killed and 20, 000 more suffered irreversible damage to their eyes and lungs following the accidental …
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€70.23
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Methyl Bromide Risk Characterization in California
Methyl bromide is gaseous pesticide used to fumigate soil, crops, commodity warehouses, and commodity-shipping facilities. Up to 17 million pounds of methyl bromide are used annually in California to …
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€42.05
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Review of the U.S. Navy Environmental Health Center’s Health-Hazard Assessment Process
A large number of chemicals are used on land at shore facilities, in the air in combat and reconnaissance aircraft, on seas around the world in surface vessels, and in submarine vessels by the navy a …
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€48.79
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Submarine Exposure Guidance Levels for Selected Hydrofluorocarbons
As part of the effort to phase out the use of stratospheric ozone-depleting substances, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), the U.S. Navy is considering hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) as replacements for …
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€30.84
Ecosystems Panel & National Research Council: Global Change Ecosystems Research
Research Council established the Ecosystems Panel in response to a request from the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP). The panel’s charge included periodic reviews of the ecosyste …
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€48.81
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Review of the U.S. Navy’s Exposure Standard for Manufactured Vitreous Fibers
Manufactured vitreous fibers (MVF), also known as synthetic vitreous fibers, are considered to be less hazardous than asbestos to human health. They are used in many thermal- and acoustical-insulatio …
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€48.78
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Re-evaluation of Drinking-Water Guidelines for Diisopropyl Methylphosphonate
Diisopropyl Methylphosphonate (DIMP) is a groundwater contaminant at the U.S. Army’s Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Colorado. DIMP is a by-product created from the manufacture and detoxification of the ne …
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€21.70
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Review of the Federal Strategy for Nanotechnology-Related Environmental, Health, and Safety Research
This new book from the National Research Council finds serious weaknesses in the government’s plan for research on the potential health and environmental risks posed by nanomaterials, which are incre …
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€46.32
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the Outer Continental Shelf Environmental Studies Program: Assessment of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Environmental Studies Program
This is the third of four volumes from the Committee to Review the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Environmental Studies Program (ESP). The first two dealt with physical, oceanographic, and ecological …
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€40.82
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review EPA’s Draft IRIS Assessment of Formaldehyde: Review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Draft IRIS Assessment of Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is ubiquitous in indoor and outdoor air, and everyone is exposed to formaldehyde at some concentration daily. Formaldehyde is used to produce a wide array of products, particularly build …
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€44.73
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review EPA’s Draft IRIS Assessment of Formaldehyde: Review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Draft IRIS Assessment of Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is ubiquitous in indoor and outdoor air, and everyone is exposed to formaldehyde at some concentration daily. Formaldehyde is used to produce a wide array of products, particularly build …
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€47.51
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Risk-Characterization Framework for Decision-Making at the Food and Drug Administration
With the responsibility to ensure the safety of food, drugs, and other products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) faces decisions that may have public-health consequences every day. Often …
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€44.62
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Risk-Characterization Framework for Decision-Making at the Food and Drug Administration
With the responsibility to ensure the safety of food, drugs, and other products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) faces decisions that may have public-health consequences every day. Often …
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€47.15
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress: Progress Toward Restoring the Everglades
Although the progress of environmental restoration projects in the Florida Everglades remains slow overall, there have been improvements in the pace of restoration and in the relationship between the …
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€89.46
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Health Impact Assessment: Improving Health in the United States
Factoring health and related costs into decision making is essential to confronting the nation’s health problems and enhancing public well-being. Some policies and programs historically not recognize …
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€38.50
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Health Impact Assessment: Improving Health in the United States
Factoring health and related costs into decision making is essential to confronting the nation’s health problems and enhancing public well-being. Some policies and programs historically not recognize …
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€41.07
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Extremely hazardous substances (EHSs) can be released accidentally as a result of chemical spills, industrial explosions, fires, or accidents involving railroad cars and trucks transporting EHSs. Wor …
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€64.17
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Extremely hazardous substances (EHSs) can be released accidentally as a result of chemical spills, industrial explosions, fires, or accidents involving railroad cars and trucks transporting EHSs. Wor …
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€70.68
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Marine Board: Macondo Well Deepwater Horizon Blowout
The blowout of the Macondo well on April 20, 2010, led to enormous consequences for the individuals involved in the drilling operations, and for their families. Eleven workers on the Deepwater Horizo …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Marine Board: Macondo Well Deepwater Horizon Blowout
The blowout of the Macondo well on April 20, 2010, led to enormous consequences for the individuals involved in the drilling operations, and for their families. Eleven workers on the Deepwater Horizo …
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€48.79
Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Feasibility of Using Mycoherbicides for Controlling Illicit Drug Crops
The control of illicit-drug trafficking and drug use is a difficult and complex process that involves a variety of prevention, control, treatment, and law enforcement strategies. Eradication strategi …
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€3.82
Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Feasibility of Using Mycoherbicides for Controlling Illicit Drug Crops
The control of illicit-drug trafficking and drug use is a difficult and complex process that involves a variety of prevention, control, treatment, and law enforcement strategies. Eradication strategi …
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€42.44
Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Research Strategy for Environmental, Health, and Safety Aspects of Engineered Nanomaterials
The nanotechnology sector, which generated about $225 billion in product sales in 2009, is predicted to expand rapidly over the next decade with the development of new technologies that have new capa …
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€3.84
Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Research Strategy for Environmental, Health, and Safety Aspects of Engineered Nanomaterials
The nanotechnology sector, which generated about $225 billion in product sales in 2009, is predicted to expand rapidly over the next decade with the development of new technologies that have new capa …
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€58.85
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
At the request of the Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Research Council has reviewed the relevant scientific literature compiled by an expert panel and esta …
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€3.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Extremely hazardous substances (EHSs) can be released accidentally as a result of chemical spills, industrial explosions, fires, or accidents involving railroad cars and trucks transporting EHSs. Wor …
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€3.82
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress: Progress Toward Restoring the Everglades
Twelve years into the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project, little progress has been made in restoring the core of the remaining Everglades ecosystem; instead, most project construction so fa …
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€3.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress: Progress Toward Restoring the Everglades
Twelve years into the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project, little progress has been made in restoring the core of the remaining Everglades ecosystem; instead, most project construction so fa …
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€55.79
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Human and Environmental Exposure Science in the 21st Century: Exposure Science in the 21st Century
From the use of personal products to our consumption of food, water, and air, people are exposed to a wide array of agents each daymany with the potential to affect health. Exposure Science in the 21 …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Human and Environmental Exposure Science in the 21st Century: Exposure Science in the 21st Century
From the use of personal products to our consumption of food, water, and air, people are exposed to a wide array of agents each daymany with the potential to affect health. Exposure Science in the 21 …
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€47.25
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Science for EPA’s Future: Science for Environmental Protection
In anticipation of future environmental science and engineering challenges and technologic advances, EPA asked the National Research Council (NRC) to assess the overall capabilities of the agency to …
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€3.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Potential Health Risks from Recurrent Lead Exposure of DOD Firing Range Personnel: Potential Health Risks to DOD Firing-Range Personnel from Recurrent Lead Exposure
Lead is a ubiquitous metal in the environment, and its adverse effects on human health are well documented. Lead interacts at multiple cellular sites and can alter protein function in part through bi …
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€3.82
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Extremely hazardous substances (EHSs) can be released accidentally as a result of result of chemical spills, industrial explosions, fires, or accidents involving railroad cars and trucks transporting …
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€3.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Ecological Risk Assessment Under FIFRA and ESA: Assessing Risks to Endangered and Threatened Species from Pesticides
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) are responsible for protecting species that are listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Ecological Risk Assessment Under FIFRA and ESA: Assessing Risks to Endangered and Threatened Species from Pesticides
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) are responsible for protecting species that are listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species …
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€54.82
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
At the request of the Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Research Council has reviewed the relevant scientific literature compiled by an expert panel and esta …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
At the request of the Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Research Council has reviewed the relevant scientific literature compiled by an expert panel and esta …
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€56.59
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals, Volume 15 identifies, reviews, and interprets relevant toxicologic and other scientific data for ethyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, ph …
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€3.85
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals, Volume 15 identifies, reviews, and interprets relevant toxicologic and other scientific data for ethyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, ph …
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€56.50
Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Research Progress on Environmental, Health, and Safety Aspects of Engineered Nanomaterials
Despite the increase in funding for research and the rising numbers of peer-reviewed publications over the past decade that address the environmental, health, and safety aspects of engineered nanomat …
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Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Research Progress on Environmental, Health, and Safety Aspects of Engineered Nanomaterials
Despite the increase in funding for research and the rising numbers of peer-reviewed publications over the past decade that address the environmental, health, and safety aspects of engineered nanomat …
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€49.76
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Inorganic Arsenic: Critical Aspects of EPA’s IRIS Assessment of Inorganic Arsenic
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program develops toxicologic assessments of environmental contaminants. IRIS assessments provide hazard identifi …
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€3.82
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Inorganic Arsenic: Critical Aspects of EPA’s IRIS Assessment of Inorganic Arsenic
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program develops toxicologic assessments of environmental contaminants. IRIS assessments provide hazard identifi …
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€41.08
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review EPA’s State of the Science Paper on Nonmonotonic Dose Reponse: Review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s State-of-the-Science Evaluation of Nonmonotonic Dose-Response Relationships
Potential health effects from chemicals that disrupt endocrine function pose an environmental health concern because of their ability to interfere with normal hormone function in human and wildlife p …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review EPA’s State of the Science Paper on Nonmonotonic Dose Reponse: Review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s State-of-the-Science Evaluation of Nonmonotonic Dose-Response Relationships
Potential health effects from chemicals that disrupt endocrine function pose an environmental health concern because of their ability to interfere with normal hormone function in human and wildlife p …
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€34.66
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Extremely hazardous substances can be released accidentally as a result of chemical spills, industrial explosions, fires, or accidents involving railroad cars and trucks transporting EHSs. Workers an …
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€3.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Extremely hazardous substances can be released accidentally as a result of chemical spills, industrial explosions, fires, or accidents involving railroad cars and trucks transporting EHSs. Workers an …
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€76.08
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the Styrene Assessment in the National Toxicology Program 12th Report on Carcinogens: Review of the Styrene Assessment in the National Toxicology Program 12th Report on Carcinogens
Many people in the United States are exposed to styrene. Sources of environmental exposure included food (from migration of styrene from polymer packaging materials), cigarette smoke, vehicle exhaust …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the Styrene Assessment in the National Toxicology Program 12th Report on Carcinogens: Review of the Styrene Assessment in the National Toxicology Program 12th Report on Carcinogens
Many people in the United States are exposed to styrene. Sources of environmental exposure included food (from migration of styrene from polymer packaging materials), cigarette smoke, vehicle exhaust …
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€49.80
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the IRIS Process: Review of EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Process
The Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) is a program within the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that is responsible for developing toxicologic assessments of environmental contaminants …
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€3.83
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the IRIS Process: Review of EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Process
The Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) is a program within the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that is responsible for developing toxicologic assessments of environmental contaminants …
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€59.06
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Extremely hazardous substances can be released accidentally as a result of chemical spills, industrial explosions, fires, or accidents involving railroad cars and trucks transporting EHSs. Workers an …
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€3.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Extremely hazardous substances can be released accidentally as a result of chemical spills, industrial explosions, fires, or accidents involving railroad cars and trucks transporting EHSs. Workers an …
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€89.43
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress: Progress Toward Restoring the Everglades
The Everglades ecosystem is vast, stretching more than 200 miles from Orlando to Florida Bay, and Everglades National Park is but a part located at the southern end. During the 19th and 20th centurie …
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€3.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress: Progress Toward Restoring the Everglades
The Everglades ecosystem is vast, stretching more than 200 miles from Orlando to Florida Bay, and Everglades National Park is but a part located at the southern end. During the 19th and 20th centurie …
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€89.45
Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Framework to Guide Selection of Chemical Alternatives
Historically, regulations governing chemical use have often focused on widely used chemicals and acute human health effects of exposure to them, as well as their potential to cause cancer and other a …
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€3.83
Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Framework to Guide Selection of Chemical Alternatives
Historically, regulations governing chemical use have often focused on widely used chemicals and acute human health effects of exposure to them, as well as their potential to cause cancer and other a …
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€62.56
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Extremely hazardous substances can be released accidentally as a result of chemical spills, industrial explosions, fires, or accidents involving railroad cars and trucks transporting EHSs. Workers an …
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€3.82
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Extremely hazardous substances can be released accidentally as a result of chemical spills, industrial explosions, fires, or accidents involving railroad cars and trucks transporting EHSs. Workers an …
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€57.99
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the Formaldehyde Assessment in the National Toxicology Program 12th Report on Carcinogens: Review of the Formaldehyde Assessment in the National Toxicology Program 12th Report on Carcinog
Many people in the United States are exposed to formaldehyde. Exposure can occur from environmental sources (for example, combustion processes, building materials, and tobacco smoke) or in occupation …
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€3.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the Formaldehyde Assessment in the National Toxicology Program 12th Report on Carcinogens: Review of the Formaldehyde Assessment in the National Toxicology Program 12th Report on Carcinog
Many people in the United States are exposed to formaldehyde. Exposure can occur from environmental sources (for example, combustion processes, building materials, and tobacco smoke) or in occupation …
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€52.11
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Scientific Tools and Approaches for Sustainability: Sustainability Concepts in Decision-Making
In its current strategic plan, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) describes a cross-agency strategy to advance sustainable environmental outcomes and optimize economic and social outcomes …
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€3.85
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Scientific Tools and Approaches for Sustainability: Sustainability Concepts in Decision-Making
In its current strategic plan, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) describes a cross-agency strategy to advance sustainable environmental outcomes and optimize economic and social outcomes …
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€50.08
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Rethinking the Components, Coordination, and Management of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Laboratories
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) applies scientific results that have been provided by various parts of its own organization and by external organizations. The agency requires substantial hi …
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€3.82
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Rethinking the Components, Coordination, and Management of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Laboratories
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) applies scientific results that have been provided by various parts of its own organization and by external organizations. The agency requires substantial hi …
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€50.03
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review California’s Risk-Assessment Process for Pesticides: Review of California’s Risk-Assessment Process for Pesticides
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation(DPR)conducts human health risk assessments as part of its mission to ensure the protection of workers and public health in the state. The risk assess …
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€3.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review California’s Risk-Assessment Process for Pesticides: Review of California’s Risk-Assessment Process for Pesticides
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation(DPR)conducts human health risk assessments as part of its mission to ensure the protection of workers and public health in the state. The risk assess …
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€37.29
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Extremely hazardous substances can be released accidentally as a result of chemical spills, industrial explosions, fires, or accidents involving railroad cars and trucks transporting EHSs. Workers an …
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€3.83
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Extremely hazardous substances can be released accidentally as a result of chemical spills, industrial explosions, fires, or accidents involving railroad cars and trucks transporting EHSs. Workers an …
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€57.17
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Life Sciences: Application of Modern Toxicology Approaches for Predicting Acute Toxicity for Chemical Defense
The US Department of Defense (DOD) is faced with an overwhelming task in evaluating chemicals that could potentially pose a threat to its deployed personnel. There are over 84, 000 registered chemica …
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€3.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Life Sciences: Application of Modern Toxicology Approaches for Predicting Acute Toxicity for Chemical Defense
The US Department of Defense (DOD) is faced with an overwhelming task in evaluating chemicals that could potentially pose a threat to its deployed personnel. There are over 84, 000 registered chemica …
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€60.06
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Spacecraft Exposure Guidelines: Refinements to the Methods for Developing Spacecraft Exposure Guidelines
Human spaceflight is inherently risky, with numerous potential hazards posed at each phase of a mission. Potential health risks during spaceflights include short-term health consequences from being i …
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€3.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Spacecraft Exposure Guidelines: Refinements to the Methods for Developing Spacecraft Exposure Guidelines
Human spaceflight is inherently risky, with numerous potential hazards posed at each phase of a mission. Potential health risks during spaceflights include short-term health consequences from being i …
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€30.74
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Extremely hazardous substances can be released accidentally as a result of chemical spills, industrial explosions, fires, or accidents involving railroad cars and trucks transporting EHSs. Workers an …
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€3.83
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Extremely hazardous substances can be released accidentally as a result of chemical spills, industrial explosions, fires, or accidents involving railroad cars and trucks transporting EHSs. Workers an …
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€62.58
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment: Microbiomes of the Built Environment
People’s desire to understand the environments in which they live is a natural one. People spend most of their time in spaces and structures designed, built, and managed by humans, and it is estimate …
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€3.83
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment: Microbiomes of the Built Environment
People’s desire to understand the environments in which they live is a natural one. People spend most of their time in spaces and structures designed, built, and managed by humans, and it is estimate …
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€70.25
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress: Progress Toward Restoring the Everglades
The Everglades ecosystem is vast, stretching more than 200 miles from Orlando to Florida Bay, and Everglades National Park is but a part located at the southern end. During the 19th and 20th centurie …
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Englisch
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€3.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress: Progress Toward Restoring the Everglades
The Everglades ecosystem is vast, stretching more than 200 miles from Orlando to Florida Bay, and Everglades National Park is but a part located at the southern end. During the 19th and 20th centurie …
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€89.70
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Assessing Toxicologic Risks to Human Subjects Used in Controlled Exposure Studies of Environmental Pollutants: Controlled Human Inhalation-Exposure Studies at EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a mission and regulatory responsibility to protect human health and the environment. EPA’s pursuit of that goal includes a variety of research activ …
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€3.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Assessing Toxicologic Risks to Human Subjects Used in Controlled Exposure Studies of Environmental Pollutants: Controlled Human Inhalation-Exposure Studies at EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a mission and regulatory responsibility to protect human health and the environment. EPA’s pursuit of that goal includes a variety of research activ …
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€62.92
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Incorporating 21st Century Science into Risk-Based Evaluations: Using 21st Century Science to Improve Risk-Related Evaluations
Over the last decade, several large-scale United States and international programs have been initiated to incorporate advances in molecular and cellular biology, -omics technologies, analytical metho …
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€3.82
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Incorporating 21st Century Science into Risk-Based Evaluations: Using 21st Century Science to Improve Risk-Related Evaluations
Over the last decade, several large-scale United States and international programs have been initiated to incorporate advances in molecular and cellular biology, -omics technologies, analytical metho …
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€83.32
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on the Review of Environmental Protection Agency’s Science to Achieve Results Research Grants Program: Review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Science to Achieve Results Research Program (P
Environmental research has driven landmark improvements that led to the protection of human and ecosystem health. Recognizing the value of knowledge generated by environmental research and the ingenu …
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€3.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on the Review of Environmental Protection Agency’s Science to Achieve Results Research Grants Program: Review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Science to Achieve Results Research Program (e
Environmental research has driven landmark improvements that led to the protection of human and ecosystem health. Recognizing the value of knowledge generated by environmental research and the ingenu …
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€62.92
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Endocrine-Related Low-Dose Toxicity: Application of Systematic Review Methods in an Overall Strategy for Evaluating Low-Dose Toxicity from Endocrine Active Chemicals
To safeguard public health, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must keep abreast of new scientific information and emerging technologies so that it can apply them to regulatory decision-mak …
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€3.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Endocrine-Related Low-Dose Toxicity: Application of Systematic Review Methods in an Overall Strategy for Evaluating Low-Dose Toxicity from Endocrine Active Chemicals
To safeguard public health, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must keep abreast of new scientific information and emerging technologies so that it can apply them to regulatory decision-mak …
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€70.27
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Sources of Lead Contamination at or near Superfund Sites: Investigative Strategies for Lead-Source Attribution at Superfund Sites Associated with Mining Activities
The Superfund program of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created in the 1980s to address human-health and environmental risks posed by abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste sites …
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€3.82
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Sources of Lead Contamination at or near Superfund Sites: Investigative Strategies for Lead-Source Attribution at Superfund Sites Associated with Mining Activities
The Superfund program of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created in the 1980s to address human-health and environmental risks posed by abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste sites …
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€76.26
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Life Sciences: Environmental Chemicals, the Human Microbiome, and Health Risk
A great number of diverse microorganisms inhabit the human body and are collectively referred to as the human microbiome. Until recently, the role of the human microbiome in maintaining human health …
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€3.81
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Life Sciences: Environmental Chemicals, the Human Microbiome, and Health Risk
A great number of diverse microorganisms inhabit the human body and are collectively referred to as the human microbiome. Until recently, the role of the human microbiome in maintaining human health …
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€57.05
Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources & Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate: Improving Characterization of Anthropogenic Methane Emissions in the United States
Understanding, quantifying, and tracking atmospheric methane and emissions is essential for addressing concerns and informing decisions that affect the climate, economy, and human health and safety. …
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€3.84
Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources & Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate: Improving Characterization of Anthropogenic Methane Emissions in the United States
Understanding, quantifying, and tracking atmospheric methane and emissions is essential for addressing concerns and informing decisions that affect the climate, economy, and human health and safety. …
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€88.93
Board on Earth Sciences and Resources & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Monitoring and Sampling Approaches to Assess Underground Coal Mine Dust Exposures
Coal remains one of the principal sources of energy for the United States, and the nation has been a world leader in coal production for more than 100 years. According to U.S. Energy Information Admi …
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€3.80
Board on Earth Sciences and Resources & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Monitoring and Sampling Approaches to Assess Underground Coal Mine Dust Exposures
Coal remains one of the principal sources of energy for the United States, and the nation has been a world leader in coal production for more than 100 years. According to U.S. Energy Information Admi …
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€70.63
Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources & Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate: Environmental Engineering for the 21st Century
Environmental engineers support the well-being of people and the planet in areas where the two intersect. Over the decades the field has improved countless lives through innovative systems for delive …
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€3.82
Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources & Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate: Environmental Engineering for the 21st Century
Environmental engineers support the well-being of people and the planet in areas where the two intersect. Over the decades the field has improved countless lives through innovative systems for delive …
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€47.51
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress: Progress Toward Restoring the Everglades
During the past century, the Everglades, one of the world’s treasured ecosystems, has been dramatically altered by drainage and water management infrastructure that was intended to improve flood mana …
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€3.84
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress: Progress Toward Restoring the Everglades
During the past century, the Everglades, one of the world’s treasured ecosystems, has been dramatically altered by drainage and water management infrastructure that was intended to improve flood mana …
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€89.31
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Develop a Scoping Plan to Assess the Hazards of Organohalogen Flame Retardants: Class Approach to Hazard Assessment of Organohalogen Flame Retardants
In the 1970s, flame retardants began to be added to synthetic materials to meet strict flammability standards. Over the years, diverse flame retardants have been manufactured and used in various prod …
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€3.80
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Develop a Scoping Plan to Assess the Hazards of Organohalogen Flame Retardants: Class Approach to Hazard Assessment of Organohalogen Flame Retardants
In the 1970s, flame retardants began to be added to synthetic materials to meet strict flammability standards. Over the years, diverse flame retardants have been manufactured and used in various prod …
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€70.45
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the Gulf of Alaska Ecosystem Monitoring Program: Century of Ecosystem Science
This report provides guidance to the Gulf Ecosystem Monitoring (GEM) program to help ensure that it is based on a a science plan that is robust, far-reaching, and scientifically sound. The report com …
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€29.01
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Scientific Frontiers in Developmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment
Scientific Frontiers in Developmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment reviews advances made during the last 10-15 years in fields such as developmental biology, molecular biology, and genetics. It des …
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€62.47
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Mitigating Wetland Losses: Compensating for Wetland Losses Under the Clean Water Act
Recognizing the importance of wetland protection, the Bush administration in 1988 endorsed the goal of "no net loss" of wetlands. Specifically, it directed that filling of wetlands should b …
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€49.09
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Estimating the Health-Risk-Reduction Benefits of Proposed Air Pollution Regulations: Estimating the Public Health Benefits of Proposed Air Pollution Regulations
EPA estimates that thousands of premature deaths and cases of illnesses may be avoided by reducing air pollution. At the request of Congress, this report reviews the scientific basis of EPA’s methods …
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€39.81
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem: Regional Issues in Aquifer Storage and Recovery for Everglades Restoration
The report reviews a comprehensive research plan on Everglades restoration drafted by federal and Florida officials that assesses a central feature of the restoration: a proposal to drill more than 3 …
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€21.14
Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Future Role of Pesticides in US Agriculture
Although chemical pesticides safeguard crops and improve farm productivity, they are increasingly feared for their potentially dangerous residues and their effects on ecosystems.The Future Role of Pe …
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€49.17
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Waste Incineration and Public Health
Incineration has been used widely for waste disposal, including household, hazardous, and medical wastebut there is increasing public concern over the benefits of combusting the waste versus the heal …
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€59.07
Ad Hoc Committee on Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations & Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources: Scientific Basis for Estimating Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations
This is an interim report of the ad hoc Committee on Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations of the National Research Council’s Committee on Animal Nutrition. A final report is expected to be is …
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€30.82
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Toxicologic Assessment of Jet-Propulsion Fuel 8
This report provides a critical review of toxicologic, epidemiologic, and other relevant data on jet-propulsion fuel 8, a type of fuel in wide use by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), and an eval …
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€49.44
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Cumulative Environmental Effects of Oil and Gas Activities on Alaska’s North Slope: Cumulative Environmental Effects of Oil and Gas Activities on Alaska’s North Slope
This book identifies accumulated environmental, social and economic effects of oil and gas leasing, exploration, and production on Alaska’s North Slope. Economic benefits to the region have been acco …
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€90.59
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem: Adaptive Monitoring and Assessment for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan
The report evaluates the plan to monitor and assess the condition of Florida’s Everglades as restoration efforts proceed. The report finds that the plan is well grounded in scientific theory and prin …
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€30.50
Ad Hoc Committee on Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations & Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources: Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations
Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations: Current Knowledge, Future Needs discusses the need for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement a new method for estimating the amount of am …
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€47.89
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Ungulate Management in Yellowstone National Park: Ecological Dynamics on Yellowstone’s Northern Range
Ecological Dynamics on Yellowstone’s Northern Range discusses the complex management challenges in Yellowstone National Park. Controversy over the National Park Service’s approach of "natural re …
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€38.50
Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Managing Carbon Monoxide Pollution in Meteorological and Topographical Problem Areas
The regulation of carbon monoxide has been one of the great success stories in air pollution control. While more than 90 percent of the locations with carbon monoxide monitors were in violation in 19 …
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€52.65
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Atlantic Salmon in Maine: Genetic Status of Atlantic Salmon in Maine
Atlantic salmon in Maine, once abundant but now seriously depleted, were listed as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) in November 2000. The listing covers the wild fish in eigh …
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€34.30
Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Air Quality Management in the United States
Managing the nation’s air quality is a complex undertaking, involving tens of thousands of people in regulating thousands of pollution sources. The authors identify what has worked and what has not, …
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€49.44
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem: Aquifer Storage and Recovery in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan
Aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) is a process by which water is recharged through wells to an aquifer and extracted for beneficial use at some later time from the same wells. ASR is proposed as a m …
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€34.30
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Strategies to Protect the Health of Deployed U.S. Forces
Deployment of forces in hostile or unfamiliar environments is inherently risky. The changing missions and increasing use of U.S. forces around the globe in operations other than battle call for great …
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€32.74
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Strategies to Protect the Health of Deployed U.S. Forces
Risk management is especially important for military forces deployed in hostile and/or chemically contaminated environments, and on-line or rapid turn-around capabilities for assessing exposures can …
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€56.74
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review EPA’s Research Grants Program: Measure of STAR
The report favorably reviews the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s competitive research grants program, finding that it has yielded significant new findings and knowledge critical for EPA’s deci …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem: Does Water Flow Influence Everglades Landscape Patterns?
The report evaluates a White Paper written by restoration planners in South Florida on the role of water flow in restoration plans. The report concludes that there is strong evidence that the velocit …
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€34.33
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Endangered and Threatened Fishes in the Klamath River Basin: Endangered and Threatened Fishes in the Klamath River Basin
In 1988 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed two endemic fishes of the upper Klamath River basin of Oregon and California, the sucker and the Lost River sucker, as endangered under the federal E …
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€54.67
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Atlantic Salmon in Maine: Atlantic Salmon in Maine
Because of the pervasive and substantial decline of Atlantic salmon populations in Maine over the past 150 years, and because they are close to extinction, a comprehensive statewide action should be …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Managing the Columbia River
Flows of the Columbia River, although modified substantially during the twentieth century, still vary considerably between seasons and between years. Lowest flows tend to occur during summer months w …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Spacecraft Water Exposure Guidelines for Selected Contaminants
To protect space crews from contaminants in potable and hygiene water, NASA requested that the National Research Council (NRC) provide guidance on how to develop water exposure guidelines and subsequ …
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€72.72
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter: Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter
In 1997, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established regulatory standardsto address health risks posed by inhaling tiny particles from smoke, vehicleexhaust, and other sources. At the …
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€41.54
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Review of the Army’s Technical Guides on Assessing and Managing Chemical Hazards to Deployed Personnel
To guide mission planning, military decision makers need information on the health risks of potential exposures to individual soldiers and their potential impact on mission operations. To help with t …
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€46.88
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Endangered and Threatened Species in the Platte River Basin: Endangered and Threatened Species of the Platte River
The tension between wildlife protection under the Endangered Species Act andwater management in the Platte River Basin has existed for more than 25 years. The Platte River provides important habitat …
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€53.29
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Environmental Epidemiology, Volume 1
The amount of hazardous waste in the United States has been estimated at 275 million metric tons in licensed sites alone. Is the health of Americans at risk from exposure to this toxic material? This …
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€76.39
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the Outer Continental Shelf Environmental Studies Program: Assessment of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Environmental Studies Program
Assessment of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Environmental Studies Program reviews the ecological studies done by the Environmental Studies Program of the Minerals Management Service.This program, …
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€20.93
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
This report reviews documents on acute exposure guideline levels (AEGLs) for nerve agents GA (tabun), GB (sarin), GD (soman), GD, and VX, sulfur mustard, diborane, and methyl isocyanate. The document …
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€128.44
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Mono Basin Ecosystem
Mono Basin is a closed hydrologic basin spanning the border between California and Nevada. Los Angeles has been diverting streams since 1941 that normally would flow into Mono Lake. It has been predi …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Review of Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (Western Alaska) Research and Restoration Plan for Salmon: Developing a Research and Restoration Plan for Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (Western Alaska) Salmon
Recent declines in the abundance of salmon in the Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (AYK) region of western Alaska have created hardships for the people and communities who depend on this resource. In 2002, the …
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€36.54
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Iodotrifluoromethane
The U.S. military is considering using a compound called iodotrifluoromethane (CF3I) for fire suppression to replace previously-used compounds (halons) that are being phased out because they deplete …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem: Re-Engineering Water Storage in the Everglades
The Water Science and Technology Board and the Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology have released the seventh and final report of the Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosy …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Life Sciences: Communicating Toxicogenomics Information to Nonexperts
Toxicogenomics, the study of how genomes respond to exposure to toxicants, may ultimately hold the promise of detecting changes in the expression of a person’s genes if he or she is exposed to these …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Assess the Health Implications of Perchlorate Ingestion: Health Implications of Perchlorate Ingestion
Perchloratea powerful oxidant used in solid rocket fuels by the military and aerospace industryhas been detected in public drinking water supplies of over 11 million people at concentrations of at le …
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€41.71
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Changes in New Source Review Programs for Stationary Sources of Air Pollutants: Interim Report of the Committee on Changes in New Source Review Programs for Stationary Sources of Air Pollutants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s New Source Review (NSR) programs are designed to help ensure that the construction or modification of factories, electric-generating facilities and other la …
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€51.37
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Twelfth Interim Report of the Subcommittee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels
Extremely hazardous substances (EHSs), as defined in the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, can be released accidentally as a result of chemical spills, industrial explosions, fire …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Thirteenth Interim Report of the Subcommittee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels
Formed in 1995 by EPA, several other federal and state agencies, and several private organizations, the National Advisory Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances (referr …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Superfund Site Assessment and Remediation in the Coeur d‘ Alene River Basin: Superfund and Mining Megasites
For more than 100 years, the Coeur d‘ Alene River Basin has been known as "The Silver Valley" for being one of the most productive silver, lead, and zinc mining areas in the United States. …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Complex Mixtures
In the laboratory, testing the toxic effects for a single compound is a straightforward process. However, many common harmful substances occur naturally as mixtures and can interact to exhibit greate …
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Board on Biology & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Dolphins and the Tuna Industry
This book presents key conclusions about the controversial killing of thousands of dolphins each year during tuna fishing in the eastern tropical Pacific.Dolphins drown in nets that are set to catch …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Science and Judgment in Risk Assessment
The public depends on competent risk assessment from the federal government and the scientific community to grapple with the threat of pollution. When risk reports turn out to be overblownor when ris …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Drinking Water and Health, Volume 8
Pharmacokinetics, the study of the movement of chemicals within the body, is a vital tool in assessing the risk of exposure to environmental chemicals. This booka collection of papers authored by exp …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Review of the U.S. Navy Environmental Health Center’s Health-Hazard Assessment Process
A large number of chemicals are used on land at shore facilities, in the air in combat and reconnaissance aircraft, on seas around the world in surface vessels, and in submarine vessels by the navy a …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Methods for Developing Spacecraft Water Exposure Guidelines
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) maintains an active interest in the environmental conditions associated with living and working in spacecraft and identifying hazards that mig …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Submarine Exposure Guidance Levels for Selected Hydrofluorocarbons
As part of the effort to phase out the use of stratospheric ozone-depleting substances, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), the U.S. Navy is considering hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) as replacements for …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Review of the U.S. Navy’s Exposure Standard for Manufactured Vitreous Fibers
Manufactured vitreous fibers (MVF), also known as synthetic vitreous fibers, are considered to be less hazardous than asbestos to human health. They are used in many thermal- and acoustical-insulatio …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Re-evaluation of Drinking-Water Guidelines for Diisopropyl Methylphosphonate
Diisopropyl Methylphosphonate (DIMP) is a groundwater contaminant at the U.S. Army’s Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Colorado. DIMP is a by-product created from the manufacture and detoxification of the ne …
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Board on Environmental Studies in Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Strengthening Science at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
In the three decades since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created, the agency’s scientific and technical practices and credibility have been independently assessed many times in r …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Monitoring Human Tissues for Toxic Substances
The National Human Monitoring Program (NHMP) identifies concentrations of specific chemicals in human tissues, including toxicologic testing and risk assessment determinations. This volume evaluates …
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Ecosystems Panel & National Research Council: Global Change Ecosystems Research
Research Council established the Ecosystems Panel in response to a request from the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP). The panel’s charge included periodic reviews of the ecosyste …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission of Life Sciences: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
In the Bhopal disaster of 1984, approximately 2, 000 residents living near a chemical plant were killed and 20, 000 more suffered irreversible damage to their eyes and lungs following the accidental …
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€62.26
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter
Regulatory standards are already on the books at the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address health risks posed by inhaling tiny particles from smoke, vehicle exhaust, and other sou …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Drinking Water Contaminants: Classifying Drinking Water Contaminants for Regulatory Consideration
Americans drink many gallons of tap water every day, but many of them question the safety of tap water every day as well. In fact, devices have been created to filter tap water directly before reachi …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance Programs: Evaluating Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs subject vehicles to periodic inspections of their emission control systems. Despite widespread use of these programs in air-quality management, pol …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Arsenic in Drinking Water
Having safe drinking water is important to all Americans. The Environmental Protection Agency’s decision in the summer of 2001 to delay implementing a new, more stringent standard for the maximum all …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Review of Submarine Escape Action Levels for Selected Chemicals
On-board fires can occur on submarines after events such as collision or explosion. These fires expose crew members to toxic concentrations of combustion products such as ammonia, carbon monoxide, hy …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Endangered and Threatened Fishes in the Klamath River Basin: Scientific Evaluation of Biological Opinions on Endangered and Threatened Fishes in the Klamath River Basin
During 2001, a severe drought occurred in the Klamath River Basin. The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) determined that the newly issued biological opinions and their RPAs must prevail; thus, wa …
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Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Ongoing Challenge of Managing Carbon Monoxide Pollution in Fairbanks, Alaska
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic air pollutant produced largely from vehicle emissions. Breathing CO at high concentrations leads to reduced oxygen transport by hemoglobin, which has health effects th …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem: Florida Bay Research Programs and Their Relation to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan
This report is a product of the Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem (CROGEE), which provides consensus advice to the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. The Task …
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Committee to Review NARSTO’s Scientific Assessment of Airborne Particulate Matter & National Research Council: Review of the NARSTO Draft Report
The report reviews NARSTO’s recent report on atmospheric science issues associated with management of airborne particulate matter (PM) to achieve air quality standards. NARSTO is a public-private par …
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€27.26
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Science and the Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration
The report reviews a U.S. Department of the Interior research program, finding that it provides key information to support the restoration of the Florida Everglades and to better assess the impact of …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Evaluating Chemical and Other Agent Exposures for Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity
The United States Navy has been concerned for some time with protecting its military and civilian personnel from reproductive and developmental hazards in the workplace. As part of its efforts to red …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Air Quality in Passenger Cabins of Commercial Aircraft: Airliner Cabin Environment and the Health of Passengers and Crew
Although poor air quality is probably not the hazard that is foremost in peoples‘ minds as they board planes, it has been a concern for years. Passengers have complained about dry eyes, sore throat, …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicology: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
This book reviews toxicity documents on five chemicals that can be released in the air from accidents at chemical plants, storage sites, or during transportation. The documents were prepared by the N …
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€59.83
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Biologic Markers in Reproductive Toxicology
Does exposure to environmental toxicants inhibit our ability to have healthy children who develop normally? Biologic markersindicators that can tell us when environmental factors have caused a change …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Fire and Smoke
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Science and the Endangered Species Act
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is a far-reaching law that has sparked intense controversies over the use of public lands, the rights of property owners, and economic versus environmental benefits.I …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Methyl Bromide Risk Characterization in California
Methyl bromide is gaseous pesticide used to fumigate soil, crops, commodity warehouses, and commodity-shipping facilities. Up to 17 million pounds of methyl bromide are used annually in California to …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review EPA’s Mobile Source Emissions Factor (MOBILE) Model: Modeling Mobile-Source Emissions
The Mobile Source Emissions Factor (MOBILE) model is a computer model developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for estimating emissions from on-road motor vehicles. MOBILE is used …
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€71.91
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Toxicological Effects of Methylmercury
Mercury is widespread in our environment. Methylmercury, one organic form of mercury, can accumulate up the aquatic food chain and lead to high concentrations in predatory fish. When consumed by huma …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Standing Operating Procedures for Developing Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Chemicals
Standing Operating Procedures for Developing Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Chemicals contains a detailed and comprehensive methodology for developing acute exposure guideline levels ( …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicants and Pathogens in Biosolids Applied to Land: Biosolids Applied to Land
The 1993 regulation (Part 503 Rule) governing the land application of biosolids was established to protect public health and the environment from reasonably anticipated adverse effects. Included in t …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the Outer Continental Shelf Environmental Studies Program: Assessment of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Environmental Studies Program
This is the third of four volumes from the Committee to Review the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Environmental Studies Program (ESP). The first two dealt with physical, oceanographic, and ecological …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Remediation of PCB-Contaminated Sediments: Risk-Management Strategy for PCB-Contaminated Sediments
This book provides a risk-based framework for developing and implementing strategies to manage PCB-contaminated sediments at sites around the country. The framework has seven stages, beginning with p …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter
New National Ambient Air Quality Standards for airborne particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers, called PM2.5, were issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amidst scientific uncertain …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Toxicological Risks of Selected Flame-Retardant Chemicals
Ignition of upholstered furniture by small open flames from matches, cigarette lighters, and candles is one of the leading causes of residential-fire deaths in the United States. These fires accounte …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter
In the effort to reduce the scientific and technical uncertainties over regulation of airborne particulate matter in the United States, Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter: II. Evalua …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Animals as Sentinels of Environmental Health Hazards
Studying animals in the environment may be a realistic and highly beneficial approach to identifying unknown chemical contaminants before they cause human harm. Animals as Sentinels of Environmental …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Biologic Markers in Immunotoxicology
Are environmental pollutants threatening the human immune system? Researchers are rapidly approaching definitive answers to this question, with the aid of biologic markerssophisticated assessment too …
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Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Haze in the Grand Canyon
This book presents working principles for assessing the relative importance of anthropogenic emission sources that contribute to haze in U.S. national parks and wilderness areas and discusses various …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Environmental Neurotoxicology
Scientists agree that exposure to toxic agents in the environment can cause neurological and psychiatric illnesses ranging from headaches and depression to syndromes resembling parkinsonism. It can e …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicologic Assessment of Low-Level Exposures to Chemical Warfare Agents: Review of the Department of Defense Research Program on Low-Level Exposures to Chemical Warfare Agents
Research related to chemical warfare agents (CWAs) has historically focused on life threatening battlefield effects caused by high level exposures to the agents, not effects associated with exposures …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Life Sciences: Application of Toxicogenomics to Cross-Species Extrapolation
Some of what we know about the health effects of exposure to chemicals from food, drugs, and the environment come from studies of occupational, inadvertent, or accident-related exposures. When there …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Ecological Impacts of Road Density: Assessing and Managing the Ecological Impacts of Paved Roads
All phases of road developmentfrom construction and use by vehicles to maintenanceaffect physical and chemical soil conditions, water flow, and air and water quality, as well as plants and animals. R …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Toxicity Testing and Assessment of Environmental Agents: Toxicity Testing for Assessment of Environmental Agents
Toxicity testing in laboratory animals provides much of the information used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess the hazards and risks associated with exposure to environmental age …
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€39.39
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Review of Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (Western Alaska) Research and Restoration Plan for Salmon: Review of the Draft Research and Restoration Plan for Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (Western Alaska) Salmon (
Declines in the abundance of salmon in the Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (AYK) region of western Alaska in the late 1990s and early 2000s created hardships for the people and communities who depend on this …
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€21.06
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Fluoride in Drinking Water: Fluoride in Drinking Water
Most people associate fluoride with the practice of intentionally adding fluoride to public drinking water supplies for the prevention of tooth decay. However, fluoride can also enter public water sy …
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€54.91
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on State Practices in Setting Mobile Source Emissions Standards: State and Federal Standards for Mobile-Source Emissions
Emissions from mobile sources contribute significantly to air pollution in the United States. Such sources include cars and light- and heavy-duty trucks; diesel-powered cranes, bulldozers, and tracto …
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€71.27
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on EPA’s Exposure and Human Health Reassessment of TCDD and Related Compounds: Health Risks from Dioxin and Related Compounds
Although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented a comprehensive review of the scientific literature in its 2003 draft reassessment of the risks of dioxin, the agency did not sufficiently …
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€51.29
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Human Biomonitoring for Environmental Toxicants: Human Biomonitoring for Environmental Chemicals
Biomonitoring—a method for measuring amounts of toxic chemicals in human tissues—is a valuable tool for studying potentially harmful environmental chemicals. Biomonitoring data have been us …
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€54.00
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Changes in New Source Review Programs for Stationary Sources of Air Pollutants: New Source Review for Stationary Sources of Air Pollution
The Clean Air Act established a pair of programsknown as New Source Review (NSR)that regulate large stationary sources of air pollution, such as factories and electricity-generating facilities. Congr …
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€64.17
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Human Health Risks of Trichloroethylene: Assessing the Human Health Risks of Trichloroethylene
Trichloroethylene is a chlorinated solvent widely used as a degreasing agent in industrial and manufacturing settings. It is also used as a chemical intermediate in making other chemicals and is a co …
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€64.99
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress (CISRERP): Progress Toward Restoring the Everglades
This report is the first in a congressionally mandated series of biennial evaluations of the progress being made by the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), a multibillion-dollar effort …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the Worker and Public Health Activities Program Administered by the Department of Energy and the Department of Health and Human Services: Review of the Worker and Public Health Activities
Ever since the United States began producing and testing nuclear weapons during World War II, the effects of ionizing radiation on human health and the environment have been a serious public concern. …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
In 1993, the National Research Council’s Committee on Toxicology developed criteria and methods for EPA and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to develop community emergency …
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€59.39
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Spacecraft Exposure Guidelines: Spacecraft Water Exposure Guidelines for Selected Contaminants
The International Space Station is a closed and complex environment, so some contamination of its internal atmosphere and water system is expected. To protect space crews from contaminants in potable …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Life Sciences: Validation of Toxicogenomic Technologies
Beginning in the early 1980s, new technologies, began to permit evaluation of the expression of individual genes. Recent technological advances have expanded those evaluations to permit the simultane …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the OMB Risk Assessment Bulletin: Scientific Review of the Proposed Risk Assessment Bulletin from the Office of Management and Budget
Risk assessments are often used by the federal government to estimate the risk the public may face from such things as exposure to a chemical or the potential failure of an engineered structure, and …
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€60.67
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review DOD’s Approach to Deriving an Occupational Exposure Limit for TCE: Review of DOD’s Approach to Deriving an Occupational Exposure Level for Trichloroethylene
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a solvent that is used as a degreasing agent, a chemical intermediate in refrigerant manufacture, and a component of spot removers and adhesives. It is produced in mass qua …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on the Evaluation of the Use of Chemical Dispersants in Oil Spill Response: Use of Dispersants in Marine Oil Spill Response
Whether the result of an oil well blowout, vessel collision or grounding, leaking pipeline, or other incident at sea, each marine oil spill will present unique circumstances and challenges. The oil t …
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€77.04
Board on Earth Sciences and Resources & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Effectiveness and Impacts of Dust Control Measures for Owens Lake
During the 20th century, the city of Los Angeles diverted surface water flowing into Owens Lake for water supply, transforming the large, closed-basin, saline lake into a small brine pool surrounded …
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€83.55
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review DoD’s Proposed Occupational Exposure Limits for Lead: Review of the Department of Defense Biokinetic Modeling Approach in Support of Establishing an Airborne Lead Exposure Limit
Biokinetic modeling provides a mathematical technique for estimating absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of chemicals, including particles and metals, in humans. Such models can be us …
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€37.15
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review the NTP Monograph on the Systematic Review of Fluoride Exposure and Neurodevelopmental and Cognitive Health Effects: Review of the Draft NTP Monograph
The National Toxicology Program (NTP) conducted a systematic review of the evidence of adverse neurodevelopmental and cognitive effects of fluoride exposure. NTP’s conclusions are summarized in the m …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Health Sciences Policy: Environmental Neuroscience
Humans are potentially exposed to more than 80, 000 toxic chemicals in the environment, yet their impacts on brain health and disease are not well understood. The sheer number of these chemicals has …
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€47.24
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review EPA’s TSCA Systematic Review Guidance Document: Use of Systematic Review in EPA’s Toxic Substances Control Act Risk Evaluations
Systematic review – a scientific investigation that focuses on a specific question and uses explicit, prespecified scientific methods to identify, select, assess, and summarize the findings of simila …
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€47.51
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Review EPA’S IRIS Assessment Handbook: Review of U.S. EPA’s ORD Staff Handbook for Developing IRIS Assessments
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program develops human health assessments that focus on hazard identification and dose-response analyses for …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Triangulation in Environmental Epidemiology for EPA Human Health Assessments
Human health risk assessments provide the basis for public health decision-making and chemical regulation in the United States. Three evidence streams generally support the development of human healt …
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€19.19
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice: Guidance on PFAS Exposure, Testing, and Clinical Follow-Up
In thousands of communities across the United States, drinking water is contaminated with chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are used in a wide range of pro …
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€47.51
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Health Sciences Policy: Review of Fate, Exposure, and Effects of Sunscreens in Aquatic Environments and Implications for Sunscreen Usage and Human Health
Regular use of sunscreens has been shown to reduce the risk of sunburn and skin cancer, and slow photoaging of skin. Sunscreens can rinse off into water where people are swimming or wading, and can a …
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€62.92
Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources & Board on Energy and Environmental Systems: Current Methods for Life-Cycle Analyses of Low-Carbon Transportation Fuels in the United States
Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, with petroleum accounting for 90 percent of transportation fuels. Policymakers encounter a range of questions as …
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€52.40
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Health Sciences Policy: Advancing Research on Understanding Environmental Effects of UV Filters from Sunscreens
Sunscreens and a variety of other products contain chemical ultraviolet (UV) filters that absorb or block the sun’s radiation and thereby help mitigate harms to human skin from the sun. The 2022 NASE …
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€23.10
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice: Children’s Environmental Health
The National Academies Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, and Board on Children Youth and Families convened a workshop in August 202 …
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Variability and Relevance of Current Laboratory Mammalian Toxicity Tests and Expectations for New Approach Methods (NAMs) for use in Human Health Risk Assessment: Building Confidence in New Evid
As part of its core mission, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is tasked with assessing the hazards and risks to human health from exposure to pollutants. While some pollutants are well …
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€50.97
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Review of EPA’s 2022 Draft Formaldehyde Assessment: Review of EPA’s 2022 Draft Formaldehyde Assessment
Formaldehyde is widely present in the environment and is one of the highest production chemicals by volume, used in manufactured goods including wood products, permanent press fabrics, and household …
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€32.09
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Electric Arc Furnace Slag: Understanding Human Health Risks from Unencapsulated Uses: Health Risk Considerations for the Use of Unencapsulated Steel Slag
The predominant way of making steel in the United Sates is by using an electric arc furnace (EAF) to melt scrap steel, which results in the formation of a rock-like material called slag. Among its va …
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€37.23
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Copper in Drinking Water
The safety of the nation’s drinking water must be maintained to ensure the health of the public. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating the levels of substances …
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€49.99
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems: Strategies to Protect the Health of Deployed U.S. Forces
Since Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Gulf War veterans have expressed concerns about health effects that could be associated with their deployment and service during the war. Although similar …
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€96.08
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Evaluate Indicators for Monitoring Aquatic and Terrestrial Environments: Ecological Indicators for the Nation
Environmental indicators, such as global temperatures and pollutant concentrations, attract scientists‘ attention and often make the headlines. Equally important to policymaking are indicators of the …
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€56.50
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Hormonally Active Agents in the Environment
Some investigators have hypothesized that estrogens and other hormonally active agents found in the environment might be involved in breast cancer increases and sperm count declines in humans as well …
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€89.56
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Spacecraft Maximum Allowable Concentrations for Selected Airborne Contaminants
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is aware of the potential toxicological hazards to crew members that might be associated with prolonged spacecraft missions. Despite major eng …
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€76.55
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems: Strategies to Protect the Health of Deployed U.S. Forces
Since Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Gulf War veterans have expressed concerns about health effects that could be associated with their deployment and service during the war. Although similar …
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€74.33
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee to Evaluate Indicators for Monitoring Aquatic and Terrestrial Environments: Ecological Indicators for the Nation
Environmental indicators, such as global temperatures and pollutant concentrations, attract scientists‘ attention and often make the headlines. Equally important to policymaking are indicators of the …
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€44.35
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Hormonally Active Agents in the Environment
Some investigators have hypothesized that estrogens and other hormonally active agents found in the environment might be involved in breast cancer increases and sperm count declines in humans as well …
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€64.45
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Spacecraft Maximum Allowable Concentrations for Selected Airborne Contaminants
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is aware of the potential toxicological hazards to crew members that might be associated with prolonged spacecraft missions. Despite major eng …
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€75.25
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Copper in Drinking Water
The safety of the nation’s drinking water must be maintained to ensure the health of the public. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating the levels of substances …
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€34.74
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Committee on Anticipatory Research for EPA’s Research and Development Enterprise to Inform Future Environmental Protection: The Road Ahead: Transforming EPA Science to Meet Today’s and Tomorrow’s Challenges
Since its establishment in 1970, the mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. EPA develops regulations, ensures compliance, and issues policies, …
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€37.02
Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate & Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology: Integrating Public and Ecosystem Health Systems to Foster Resilience: A Workshop to Identify Research to Bridge the Knowledge-to-Action Gap
Ecosystems form the foundation upon which society can survive and thrive, providing food, water, air, materials, and recreation. These connections between people and their environments are under stre …
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€24.37
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Enhancing EPA Science Capability for a Complex Future
A scientific workforce with cutting-edge skills is critical for the ability of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to carry out its mission to protect human health by identifying environmental h …
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€23.11
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Commission on Life Sciences: Science and the Endangered Species Act
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is a far-reaching law that has sparked intense controversies over the use of public lands, the rights of property owners, and economic versus environmental benefits.I …
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€76.47
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Mathematical Sciences and Analytics: Advancing the Framework for Assessing Causality of Health and Welfare Effects to Inform National Ambient Air Quality Standard Reviews
As part of its responsibilities under the Clean Air Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for the air pollutants carbon monoxide, lead, oxi …
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€26.96
