Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Author’s Note ix
4. Acknowledgments xi
5. Introduction 1
6. One: Securing Safe, Inexpensive Drinking Water 7
7. Two: Effective Treatment of Our Wastewaters 30
8. Three: The Removal of Anthropogenic Lead, and Soon Mercury, from Our Environment 59
9. Four: Elimination of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons from Our Environment 80
10. Five: The Safety of Chemicals in Our Food and Water 102
11. Six: Saving Our Atmosphere for Our Children 114
12. Seven: Legislating Industry 129
13. Eight: The Rapid Advancement of Technology 140
14. Nine: Humans′ Greatest Challenge 149
15. Ten: Conclusion and Transition to a Bright Future 170
16. Afterword: Imagination, Responsibility, and Climate Change 172
17. Bibliography 189
18. Index 233