scholarly journals Commentary: Psychosocial Impact of Toxic Chemical Waste Dumps

1983 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Adeline Levine
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Toxic Chemical ◽  
Chemical Waste ◽  
Waste Dumps

Management of toxic substances and hazardous wastes

1984 ◽  
Vol 62 (8) ◽  
pp. 968-970 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. E. Niemela
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Polychlorinated Biphenyls ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
Hazardous Wastes ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Toxic Chemical ◽  
Chemical Waste ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Land Disposal ◽  
Treatment And Disposal

This paper describes the extent of the hazardous and toxic chemical waste problems in Canada and discusses the management, treatment, and disposal methods commonly used in North America and Europe. The treatment and disposal techniques covered are biological, physical–chemical, incineration technologies, and secure land disposal. Some of the available and emerging technologies for destruction of polychlorinated biphenyls are also described.

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