Expert coverage of environmentally friendly chemical technology and approaches to control and remediate pollution Kirk-Othmer Chemical Technology and the Environment provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on a crucial challenge currently facing the chemical industry: employing economically viable technologies while protecting the environment and ensuring the safety and well-being of employees and local communities. This concise two-volume set includes more than seventy self-contained articles, organized thematically. It includes chapters on emerging and established "green" technologies and sustainable development; materials from renewable resources; pollution control and remediation in the air, water, and soil; and relevant regulatory, health, and safety concerns. Written by leading authorities from industry, academia, and research