Transport and the Environment

by Ronald E. Hester (Editor), Royal Society of Chemistry, Roy M. Harrison (Editor)

Mass transportation has become central to the lifestyle of developed societies - but with what consequences for the environment and, ultimately, human health? Transport and the Environment investigates the major aspects of this emotive subject, with contributions from authors with international reputations for their research in the field. Discussions encompass air transport and its contribution to global pollution, the possible consequences of using hydrogen as a fuel, performance indicators and policy instruments for sustainable transport, the contamination of the atmosphere and surface waters by road vehicles, the impact of surface transport on climate, and the effects of transport pollutants on public health. This authoritative review of the current state of knowledge will be of great value to scientists, policy-makers and students on environmental science and engineering courses.

172 pages, Paperback

First published July 28, 2004

About the author

Now an emeritus professor at the University of York, Ron Hester's current activities in chemistry are mainly as an editor and as an external examiner and assessor. He is the joint editor of the well-established book series Issues in Environmental Science and Technology, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry. He also retains appointments as external examiner and assessor / adviser on courses, individual promotions, and departmental / subject area evaluations both in the UK and abroad.