Environmental Consulting Fundamentals

Investigation, Remediation, and Brownfields Redevelopment, Second Edition

By: Benjamin Alter

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Hardcover | 24 June 2019 | Edition Number 2

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442 Pages

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This book is a primer for those interested in a career in this dynamic, multidisciplinary field as well as a handy reference for practicing consultants. Combining theory and practice advice into a concise, readable format, the book is an accessible introduction to the types of projects you will encounter as an environmental consultant and lays the groundwork for what you'll need to know in this challenging and rewarding profession. Also available with this book, under the Additional Resources tab, are PowerPoint lectures that correspond with each chapter.

New in the Second Edition

Covers the latest environmental issues, including emerging contaminants, and the latest technological advances in environmental investigation and remediation
New chapters dedicated to vapor intrusion investigation and mitigation and to Brownfields redevelopment and project financing.
An expanded chapter describing the staffing, budgeting, and execution of environmental projects.
Descriptions of the remediation processes under RCRA and Superfund
Descriptions on how each chapter's subject matter applies to the job of the environmental consultant.
Dozens of new figures, photographs, and tables designed to enhance the reader's understanding of the subject matter.
Problems and questions to be used for homework assignments or classroom discussions.

Industry Reviews

"...This second edition is a notable enhancement of the first edition. The overall production quality is high, the conceptual figures are intuitive and helpful, and there are many photographs from field sites that help the reader develop a practical appreciation for the topic discussed. The tables are generally easy to read and contain relevant information. ...Overall, this new edition provides an excellent introduction for someone considering an environmental consulting profession or as a reference for early career professional, and in this regard, it continues to be a truly unique resource."

Craig E. Divine, The Groundwater Magazine, January 2020

"This book is a must read for anyone entering the environmental consultant profession, as well as a useful reference for the seasoned environmental consultant. It is comprehensive, covering the wide spectrum of problems that environmental consultants solve on a daily basis."

--Jorge Berkowitz, Ph.D., LSRP

Partner at Continuing Education Professional Services, LLC

Rosemont, New Jersey, USA

"This book presents information in a way that is easy to understand and apply. I wish this book was available when I was in graduate school!"

--Kim Kramer

Senior Vice President, AIG

Morristown, New Jersey, USA

"The second edition of Environmental Consulting Fundamentals takes a good concept and makes it better! Besides containing updated material, it adds features that enhance its value in both the classroom and the office. Students, beginning environmental scientists, and seasoned professionals alike will find something useful in this new edition.

--Monica Tischler

Professor, Benedictine University

Lisle, Illinois, USA

Craig E. Divine, The Groundwater Magazine, January 2020

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