Abstract: The potential presence of indoor air pollutants in fire damaged buildings, stemming primarily from fire soot deposits, raises major concerns in relation to potential long-term health impacts on building occupants. Litigation ...

Abstract: Parking problems in major urban centers are typically an accumulation of the effects of several factors, including short-sighted urban planning regulations, pricing distortions, ineffective enforcement, and vague transport ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of vehicle exhaust measurements that were used to establish emission standards for an inspection/maintenance (I/M) program. For this purpose, a total number of 100 private autos distributed ...

Abstract: While the extent of human-induced global warming is inconclusive, the vulnerability of natural systems to rapid changes in climate patterns is regarded as one of the most challenging issues in recent years. Water resources ...

Abstract: This paper examines the need for an interdisciplinary educational approach in environmental engineering and science, discusses the constituents of interdisciplinary environmental education, and addresses its advantages. A ...

Abstract: Soluble heavy metals present in water could be deleterious to health, and as a result, their discharge into surface waters has been regulated internationally. Many processes for the removal of heavy metals from water and ...