Written by an international authority, A Systems Approach to the Environmental Analysis of Pollution Minimization details the characteristic and common features of different systems of environmental interest. The author reveals these features based on mass and energy balances determined through environmental analysis. He then applies the principles of mass and energy to a variety of systems. A comprehensive guide for professionals and students, the book covers conservation principles, ecosystem health, properties and analysis. It also presents analysis methods such as green accounting, life cycle analysis, and risk assessment.