Urban Pollution: Science and Management, edited by Susanne M. Charlesworth, delves into the multifaceted issues surrounding urban pollution on a global scale. This comprehensive volume, published by Wiley-Blackwell on October 19, 2018, brings together contributions from leading experts in the field to explore the complex themes of urban pollution across various dimensions of built environment and urban management.

The book uniquely intertwines scientific understanding with policy measures aimed at addressing these challenges. It includes a rich array of international case studies that illustrate the current state of urban pollution issues worldwide, offering insights into both the problems and potential solutions.

Divided into several chapters, this publication examines diverse topics such as the impacts of urban pollution, historical perspectives on urban contamination, evolving air quality policies in urban areas, ground gases management, bioaccessibility of trace elements in urban environments, wastewater treatment systems, green roofs for urban greening, light pollution control, river ecology preservation, greywater recycling techniques, pollution containment strategies from waste disposal sites, and bioremediation methods. Additionally, it addresses specific regional contexts like air quality in China and India, as well as urban planning approaches in sub-Saharan Africa.

By covering these extensive areas, Urban Pollution: Science and Management provides a holistic view of the current state and future directions for managing one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.