"This book is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly material on the relationship between global climate changes and the planet's water ecosystems, highlighting relevant environmental, social, and economic issues"--Provided by publisher.

Heavy metals play a crucial role in the economic development of any nation. Industries utilizing heavy metals, consequently, emanate a large volume of metal-containing liquid effluents. Since metals are non-renewable and finite resources, their judicious and sustainable use is the key. Hazardous...