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Zebra mussel
The Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) is a bivalve mussel native to freshwater lakes of southeast Russia. Zebra mussels are currently causing serious problems in North America and Sweden, where ... > more -
Arctic fox
The Arctic fox, also known as the polar fox, is a small fox native to cold Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is common in all three tundra biomes. The Arctic fox has evolved to live in ... > more -
Automobile emissions control
Automobile emissions control covers all the technologies that are employed to reduce the air pollution-causing emissions produced by ... > more -
Lead poisoning
Lead poisoning is a condition, also known as plumbism or painter's colic, caused by increased blood serum lead levels. The symptoms of lead poisoning include neurological problems, such as reduced ... > more -
Atmospheric dispersion modeling
Atmospheric dispersion modeling is the mathematical simulation of how air pollutants disperse in the ambient atmosphere. It is performed with computer programs that solve the mathematical equations ... > more -
Atmospheric chemistry
Atmospheric chemistry is a branch of atmospheric science in which the chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere and that of other planets is studied. It is a multidisciplinary field of research and draws ... > more
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