Environmental Chemistry Notes
The atmospheric gases that possess the ability to retain heat are commonly referred to as greenhouse gases. The Earth’s atmosphere contains trace amounts of water vapor (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), … Read more
A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a method used to evaluate the environmental impact of a product or service throughout its entire life cycle.Environmental concerns are becoming more and more … Read more
The present study concerns the evolution of the Earth’s atmosphere throughout its geological history. The process by which the current atmosphere came from earlier conditions is complicated, but there is … Read more
Climate change is a phenomenon that pertains to the gradual and sustained alterations in weather patterns and temperatures over an extended period. Although shifts in climate may occur naturally, since … Read more
Ecotoxicology combines elements of ecology, toxicology, physiology, analytical chemistry, molecular biology, and mathematics. Ecotoxicology studies how pollutants, such as pesticides, affect people, populations, the environment, and ecosystems. Ecosystems are made … Read more
Metal ores are scarce on Earth. They can’t be replenished if we use them all up. There is a finite quantity of metal ores on Earth. Things made from metals … Read more
The atmosphere of the Earth is composed of several strata. The ozone layer, also known as the ozonosphere, is a region of the upper atmosphere approximately 15 to 35 kilometers … Read more
The main component of the nitrogen cycle is theĀ element nitrogen in the air. The air we breathe is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and other trace gases. Nitrogen (N) … Read more
Air pollution When certain chemicals and particles accumulate in the atmosphere to such high levels that they can impair human health, resulting in breathing and respiratory issues, even leading to … Read more
