The Nature and Extent of Site Contamination

摘要: This chapter compares the levels of public awareness site contamination among developed and developing countries. It examines possible reasons for inaction on issue in some countries, briefly explains why an international approach to is needed. The common sources effects contamination, its extent prevalence across world, are discussed detail. Common approaches remediation also discussed, progress that being made worldwide identifying and, where necessary, remediating potentially contaminated sites. Economic considerations often influence regulatory these identified. Historical regulating as well modern trends, examined.