Environmental Evaluation Methods and Practices

Author: Jin Lahuang Deng Jia Wu Wu Xiaoming
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book introduces the basic theories and methods of environmental impact assessment in a clear and concise manner. It comprehensively and specifically discusses the environmental impact assessment methods and mitigation measures and strategies for various elements such as water bodies, air, soil, noise, and solid waste, as well as ecological and regional environmental impact assessment. It also briefly introduces the formats of assessment documents and the budgeting methods for environmental impact assessment fees. The book is divided into 10 chapters, covering fundamental knowledge of environmental impact assessment, quality assessment theories and methods, surface water, air, soil, noise, and solid waste pollution impact prediction methods, ecological impact assessment methods, environmental risk assessment, mitigation measures and strategies for environmental impacts, regional environmental impact assessment methods, formats of environmental impact assessment documents, and budgeting methods for assessment fees. Based on the fundamental theories and methods of environmental impact assessment, the book emphasizes practical application while also focusing on the advancement of its content. Each chapter ends with review questions and exercises. This book is suitable as a textbook for postgraduate and undergraduate students in related fields such as water resources, environmental science and engineering, and municipal engineering. It is also a valuable reference for researchers and engineering professionals in related fields.
Table of Contents
1 Environmental Impact Assessment Basics
1.1 Environment and Environmental Systems
1.2 Environmental Quality and Its Expression
1.3 Environmental Pollution and Ecological Damage
1.4 Environmental Standards
1.5 Environmental Impacts
1.6 Objectives, Significance, and Classification of Environmental Impact Assessment
1.7 Procedures for Environmental Impact Assessment
1.8 Classification and Screening of Construction Project Environmental Impact Assessment
1.9 Qualification Requirements for Environmental Impact Assessment Work
2 Environmental Quality Assessment Techniques and Methods
2.1 Pollution Source Investigation and Evaluation Methods
2.2 Environmental Quality Index Evaluation Method
2.3 Case Studies
3 Environmental Impact Assessment Techniques and Methods
3.1 Methods for Identifying Environmental Impacts
3.2 Analogous Method
3.3 Expert Survey Method
3.4 Environmental Impact Modeling Analysis
3.5 Case Studies
4 Environmental Impact Prediction Methods
4.1 Surface Water Environmental Impact Prediction Methods
4.2 Air Environmental Impact Prediction Methods
4.3 Soil Environmental Impact Prediction Methods
4.4 Noise Environmental Impact Prediction Methods
4.5 Solid Waste and Garbage Impact Prediction Methods
4.6 Case Studies
5 Ecological Environmental Impact Assessment Methods
5.1 Basic Concepts of Ecological Environmental Impact Assessment
5.2 Project Analysis and Ecological Environmental Survey
5.3 Current Ecological Environmental Assessment
5.4 Ecological Impact Analysis
5.5 Ecological Environmental Impact Prediction
5.6 Case Studies
6 Environmental Risk Assessment Methods
6.1 Basic Concepts
6.2 Environmental Risk Assessment Methods
6.3 Accidental Diffusion of Toxic and Harmful Substances in the Air
6.4 Uncertainty in Risk Assessment
6.5 Case Studies
7 Mitigation Measures and Strategies for Environmental Impacts
7.1 Basic Principles
7.2 Common Mitigation Measures for Groundwater Environmental Impacts
7.3 Common Mitigation Measures for Air Environmental Impacts
7.4 Common Mitigation Measures for Soil Environmental Impacts
7.5 Common Mitigation Measures for Noise Environmental Impacts
7.6 Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Solid Waste and Urban Garbage
7.7 Case Studies
8 Regional Environmental Impact Assessment
8.1 Concepts and Characteristics of Regional Environmental Impact Assessment
8.2 Principles, Objectives, and Significance of Regional Environmental Impact Assessment
8.3 Content and Work Procedures of Regional Environmental Impact Assessment
8.4 Determination of the Scope of Regional Environmental Impact Assessment
8.5 Regional Environmental Capacity Analysis
8.6 Total Control of Regional Environmental Pollutants
8.7 Land Use Evaluation in Development Zones
8.8 Regional Environmental Management Plan
8.9 Case Studies
9 Formats of Environmental Impact Assessment Documents
9.1 Format of Environmental Impact Assessment Outline
9.2 Format of Environmental Impact Assessment Report
9.3 Format of Environmental Impact Assessment Report Table
9.4 Format of Environmental Impact Assessment Registration Form
10 Methods and Standards for Budgeting Environmental Impact Assessment Fees
10.1 Methods for Budgeting Environmental Impact Assessment Fees
10.2 Standards for Environmental Impact Assessment Fees
10.3 Case Studies