Chemical Disasters

  • Augustine Ifelebuegu

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    Abstract

    A chemical disaster can be described as an accidental or deliberate (in the case of war or terrorism) release of toxic chemicals to the environment, resulting to damage to the environment and death or injury to animals, plants, workers, or members of nearby communities. These disasters usually occur in a magnitude that is beyond the adapting capacity of the affected communities.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Disaster Relief
    EditorsK Bradley Penuel, Matt Statler
    PublisherSAGE Publications
    ISBN (Print)9781412971010
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
    2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
    3. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
      SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    Keywords

    • Public Health
    • Public Policy

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