Ecotoxicology of Explosives

Written by leading experts in the field, this book details the current state-of-the-science of the ecotoxicology of explosives and unexploded ordnance-examining safety concerns and environmental impacts. Using case studies for clarification, the book includes coverage of ecotoxicological effects measurement in different species. It discusses environmental risk assessment procedures for sites contaminated with explosives and examines how ecotoxicological data can be used towards the development of recommendations for sustaining range activities while ensuring environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.

Fate and Biotransformation of Explosives. QSAR of Explosives. Effects on Soil Organisms. Aquatic Toxicity of Explosives. Bioavailability and Toxicity of Explosives in Sediments. Accumulation and Biochemical Toxicology of Explosives in Aquatic Organisms. Effects on Wildlife Vertebrates. Genotoxic Effects of Explosives. Biomarkers of Effects and Exposure to Explosives. Mechanisms of Toxicity. Trophic Transfer and Modelling. Risk Assessment Approaches. Risk Assessment: Situation in Europe. Future Areas of Research.