Designed as part of the Preserving the Legacy Series, a multi-course core curriculum in environmental technology developed in association with the Partnership for Environmental Technology Education. Introduction to Environmental Technology provides readers with a basic understanding of the sources of pollution and the primary processes that control the fate of pollutants in air, water, and soil. Coverage includes the historical events leading to major federal regulations and an explanation of the regulations pertaining to hazardous materials, hazardous waste, pollution prevention and occupational safety and health. Complete with a comprehensive glossary, Introduction to Environmental Technology provides the concepts and terminology necessary to succeed in this exciting, fast-growing field.