Chemicals as intentional and accidental global environmental threats : proceedings of the NATO advanced study institute on chemicals as international and accidental global environmental threats, held in Borovetz, Bulgaria, 16-27 November 2005 /

Chemicals as intentional and accidental global environmental threats : proceedings of the NATO advanced study institute on chemicals as international and accidental global environmental threats, held in Borovetz, Bulgaria, 16-27 November 2005 /

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Bibliographic Details
Meeting name:	NATO Advanced Study Institute on Chemicals as Intentional and Accidental Global Environmental Threats (2005 : Borovet͡s, Bulgaria)
Imprint:	Dordrecht : Springer, 2006.
Description:	1 online resource (xx, 511 p.) : ill.
Language:	English
Series:	NATO security through science series. Sub-series C, Environmental security NATO security through science series. Series C, Environmental security.
Subject:	Chemical spills -- Environmental aspects. Chemical spills -- Management. Chemical spills -- Safety measures. Chemicals -- Health aspects. Chemicals -- Safety measures. Pollution Chemical spills -- Environmental aspects. Chemical spills -- Management. Chemical spills -- Safety measures. Chemicals -- Health aspects. Chemicals -- Safety measures. Pollution.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8879022

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Other authors / contributors:	Chirila, Elisabeta. Simeonov, Lubomir. North Atlantic Treaty Organization. NATO Advanced Study Institute on Chemicals as Intentional and Accidental Global Threats (2005 : Borovetz, Bulgaria)
ISBN:	9781402050985 1402050984
Notes:	International conference proceedings. Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record.
Summary:	Aims "to perform a critical assessment of the knowledge of chemical threats to environmental security with reference to the prevention of chemical releases, rapid detection, risk assessment and effective management of emergency situations and long-term consequences of chemical releases." (Publisher's blurb).
Other form:	Print version: NATO Advanced Study Institute on Chemicals as Intentional and Accidental Global Environmental Threats (2005 : Borovet͡s, Bulgaria). Chemicals as intentional and accidental global environmental threats. Dordrecht : Springer, 2006 1402050968 9781402050961

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Summary:	The book contains the contributions at the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Chemicals as Intentional and Accidental Global Environmental Threats, which took place in Borovetz, Bulgaria, November 16-27, 2005. A diverse group of scientists, representing the fields of ecology, chemistry, medicine, epidemiology, public health, toxicology, risk assessment, environmental protection and management, modelling, environmental remediation technologies came together to discuss the chemicals threats for the global environment. The intentional or accidental release of chemicals into environment poses a global threat to public health and security. There is a forecast that terrorists could begin to use more advanced technologies including chemicals to threaten or attack civil and political institutions. Terrorism is expected to increase the threat of chemicals in environment through direct release of chemical agents or sabotage of existing chemical facilities. The intentional release of chemicals into environment can cause widespread panic, injury and mortality due to the potentials of exposure of large population. In addition, the management of accidental chemical releases and historical chemical contamination represents a significant economic burden to society.
Item Description:	International conference proceedings.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xx, 511 p.) : ill.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781402050985 1402050984