The Industrial Geography of Toxic Chemical Generation, Release and Management in Texas

Authors

  • Donald Lyons University of North Texas

Keywords:

industrial geography, toxic chemicals, Texas, sustainable production

Abstract

Over the last 15 years, increasing environmental concern has highlighted the need to increase our understanding of the generation, management, and discharge of toxic chemicals resulting from industrial processes. Th.is paper examines overall trends in toxic chemical generation, releases, and management in Texas from 1995 to 1999 within the broad context of sustainable industrial production.

Author Biography

  • Donald Lyons, University of North Texas

    Department of Geography

    University of North Texas

    Denton, TX 76201

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